Tourism, Hydropower, Climate Change, and the Search for Meaningful Futures in Uttarakhand
"Along with the men, the land is also changing."
Life in Traffic, Not Fantastic: Why Are Bengaluru’s Roads So Bad?
The poor condition of Bengaluru's roads are well-documented and have been groaned about since time immemorial. Roads are laid in the city only to be dug up again, leaving commuters stuck in traffic for hours on end. But why are Bengaluru's roads so bad? Who is responsible for them? And why is this such a persistent problem?
Young Changemakers: The Torchbearers of Changemaking in Law and Justice
What do you young people think of law and justice? Ashoka Law For All Initiative's Report uncovers the inspirations, methods, and hurdles faced by young changemakers in their social entrepreneurial journeys across India.
Revival of Endangered Species Habitats Reflects Nagaland’s Commitment to Biodiversity Conservation
Nagaland has adopted a community-driven approach to preserve species like the Chinese Pangolin, Western Hoolock Gibbon, Blyth’s Tragopan, and the Great Indian Hornbill. What lesson can be learnt from such an approach?
Reviving Tolerance Towards Street Dogs in Urban India
Much has been said about how the growth of Indian cities has affected wildlife, but not enough has been said about the multi-dimensional impacts of urbanisation on street dog welfare. Peaceful co-existence demands cooperative community-led solutions.
Jharia’s Coal Miners Are Stuck Between Smoky Fires and Crumbling Houses
There is a lot of fire underground. It has been burning for years.
Of Safety and Livelihoods: A Life Beyond Tradeoffs in Jharia Coal Mines
A question lingers – is rehabilitation a matter of desperation?
