Sunday Monitor

Localising sustainability: An imperative for Indian cities

As I sipped my coffee on the balcony of my newly built apartment, I witnessed a scene that sparked a…

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The enigmatic charm of Dhanushkodi

During our recent trip to South India, we visited the island of Rameswaram, which is mythologically associated with Lord Rama…

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A call for PWD inclusion in Meghalaya

The fatalities associated with the Cherry Blossom Festival highlight critical lessons that cannot be ignored. Meghalaya, with its enthusiastic focus on…

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Story of triumph of a young enthusiast

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of the North East, the small town of Chowkham has witnessed an extraordinary journey.…

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Importance of strategy in research programme

A strategy is not defined as a fixed object, a set of aims or a long-term plan. Understanding a process,…

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NCI a clarion call for conserving biodiversity

As global leaders focus on conserving biodiversity amid rapid development, the newly launched Nature Conservation Index (NCI) provides critical insights…

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Poverty perpetuates trafficking in Assam’s tea gardens

Maitreyee Boruah, Indiaspend.org/FactChecker.in The tiny courtyard of tea-garden worker Bilchand Bawri’s house in Assam’s Koilamari tea estate turns into a…

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Meghalaya chess arena: Growing in 64 squares

When the British were annexing the Kingdom of Awadh and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was turmoiled, his two aristocrats, Mirza…

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New healing centre in city tries to revive Sowa Rigpa

In this age of allopathy and modern medical science, traditional ways of treatment are losing popularity in many parts of…

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‘Children are the future custodians of wild lands’

Nirmal Ulhas Kulkarni is well-known in the nature conservation and research fraternity. Born and brought up in Goa, Kulkarni grew…

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