From delayed reconstitutions of critical state and national level institutions to glaring loopholes in procedures, Meenakshi Kapoor identifies all that stands in the way of effective plans to manage conservation and sustainable coastal development.

In the shrill discourse over freedom of speech, the selective publication, and even overt suppression, of actionable development data is often overlooked. Amid calls for a next-gen data revolution, Biraj Swain highlights this and other challenges that lie in its path.

Does Indian media influence readers' opinion? As 2004 draws to a close, what lessons can be drawn from the NDA's much analysed India Shining campaign and the surprising elections outcome that followed? Arvind Rajagopal, the author of Politics after Television, talks to Chitrangada Choudhury.

Monies allocated for rehabilitation of persons affected by the Narmada dams have traveled a different path than to the people. A recent audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General has confirmed significant corruption in rehabilitation works in Madhya Pradesh and a culture of impunity amongst state officials, finds Himanshu Upadhyaya.

For the first time ever, an Indian team will be flying to London to stake its claim in the Under-23 Ultimate Frisbee World Championships. Lavanya Donthamshetty has more on this remarkable sport and how the Indian team came together.

With numerous court cases, regulatory rulings and pending environmental clearances behind it, the South Korean steel major POSCO still persists with its plans in India. Kanchi Kohli looks at the latest in the case and wonders why.

Event-driven media perpetuates the hostility that marks relations between India and Pakistan, says Kalpana Sharma.

When does one stop being a migrant and become just one of the residents? Dilip D'Souza finds that the answer can be quite different, depending on who is giving it: the not-so-new arrivals themselves, or the original inhabitants. But it is the offical view that is most troubling, for it shows how much the migrants' lot is hostage to high office.

The Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian & Kargil Trade reconstructs the vibrant past of trade along the historic Silk Route and preserves its rich legacy. Freny Manecksha visits the museum and finds there's more to Kargil than Indo-Pak conflict.

A female police inspector from J&K, deployed in a peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan, has recently won a prestigious international award. Yet, her story holds little meaning for fellow women officers back home who fight social stigma, poor pay and gender bias at work every day. Shazia Yousuf reports.

The RTI-on-Wheels, an initiative of Gujarat-based organisation Janpath and the Association for India's Development, has inspired the people of J&K to press for their right to information and to a government that works for them. L S Aravinda reports.

Three million forest dwellers in Odisha are estimated to have been displaced since independence by various industrial and hydro-projects, among which the Upper Indiravati Hydro Project is one. Abhijit Mohanty brings us the story of three tribal settlements uprooted by it.

A university professor in Shimoga had the fore-sight to make his home nearly autonomous from various public utilities, and alongside do his part for the environment. And when his neighbours were slow to learn, he set out to educate them too. Shree Padre reports.

While the government claims that an Aadhaar-linked system for direct transfer of social security benefits and receivables will soon be a reality across India, a local experiment devised around reimbursement of LPG subsidy in Mysore fails to raise hope. Bharat Bhatti reports.

A citizen’s probe unearths a racket in which toxic burnt waste is sold to farmers in the garb of vermicompost; what’s more, the packaging indicates involvement of a composting firm under the government. Shree D N and Akshatha M report from Bengaluru.

From water-harvesting to science education to agriculture, Vidnyanvahini's all-round efforts create vibrant communities, and inspire others to pursue similar paths.

As studies continue to highlight the potential health hazards posed by cell phones, Mumbai citizens are seen demanding stricter regulation and removal of cell phone towers from sensitive areas, but authorities respond with half-baked measures. Darryl D'Monte reports.

The periodic floods in the Kosi basin and embankment breaches have landed the people of north Bihar in a perpetual mess. In assembly sessions, politicians discuss flood relief but seldom the cause behind the disasters, reports Surekha Sule.

The presidential address to Parliament on June 9, 2014 had focussed nearly exclusively on projects and schemes, eschewing policy. Therefore, many had eagerly awaited the budget speech for a policy vision of the new government. Unfortunately, it too left observers guessing on whether the government would tackle tough reforms or rely principally on better implementation.

Many Indians still go “awww” when a US secretary of state endorses — in Hindi — PM Narendra Modi’s alliterative catchphrases, in this case, “sabka saath, sabka vikas”.

Habits can make or break a relationship. Here's what your zodiac sign says about the habit you need to avoid when in love.

50% virus strains in India have ‘Spike mutation’ that’s scaring the world

Things that every person who has been asked to quarantine should strictly follow

Kitchen yoga: Stretches that you can do while making your coffee

Rose’s vulgar comment rattled the Mnuchin, causing an altercation of sorts.

14 died including the bomber himself who detonated an explosive inside a car in front of the neighbouring Sheraton hotel. The series was abandoned after that and New Zealand team left for home.

If you’re still unsure whether remote work can work for your business, you may not have had a choice, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now is the time to assure employees that you not only care about but also trust them—that you have their best interests at heart.

People across the world are talking about flattening the curve of COVID-19 but Shilpa Shetty, on the contrary, has informed her online family about a curve that need not be flattened.

Randeep Hooda has reflected on hard times that people across the world have been facing since the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Sonakshi has been in the eye of the storm ever since Doordarshan started re-runs of its popular mythological shows.

The investigation brings to light the issue of unverified sellers cashing in on keywords and marketing products against the policies of e-commerce sites.

5G will help in easing out on the network congestion thereby improving user experience while streaming videos across platforms. It will also provide a smart data pipe for content; monetize broadcast spectrum and provide live streaming on-the-go sans data caps.

Aiisma is a company that specialises in dealing with user data, and may hence be well placed to highlight the aspect of privacy in contact tracing.

The lockdown has meant phones were not on sale, either on online platforms including Amazon and Flipkart, and also at brick-and-mortar stores.

Read-Along uses Google's speech recognition technology to help develop literacy skills and is now available in 180 countries.

The US state department accused China of colluding with Russia to manipulate social media platforms to spread fake news around coronavirus.

According to reports, the status indicator around the camera is in various shapes like square, ovaloid, and even circular.

Bumrah, without taking names, also revealed the inspiration behind his action.

Chopra feels that if Dhoni wants to play for the Indian team again and if the team management also wants the same, it will happen.

As uncertainty looms over this year's IPL due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 29-year old remains confident of his team's prospects.

The Children of the Sun talks about how differences in religion and caste lead to an unimaginable and needless crisis of identity.

Deepika Padukone blends into Malti seamlessly, the star, rarely surfacing and director Meghna Gulzar constructs the balance with a seasoned hand. Read our full review of 'Chhapaak' below.

Indian men's hockey team forward Gurjant Singh said that it will be a crucial game against Belgium in the FIH Pro League.

India look to continue their form as they take on title holders Australia in the FIH Pro League at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar.

As wildlife enthusiasts around the world celebrate World Snake Day, we take a look at 5 times authors turned snakes into memorable literary characters

The novel begins with the death of a scientist, who warns a woman politician in new Delhi about the impending danger to the life of Raghav Mohan, who is the beloved Prime Minister of the country.

Cow and Company uses satire to take stock of India and its complex relationship with religions.