The River of a Billion Lives: Vidya Bhushan Rawat on Sacred, Polluted and the Future of the Ganga
From the Himalayan peaks to the Sundarbans delta, Rawat chronicles the Ganga's vital role in shaping civilizations in Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand. He emphasizes the environmental devastation caused by unchecked pollution and sand mining while advocating for the river's cultural and spiritual de-Brahminization.
Securing Uttarakhand’s Hills: Special Laws, Land Battles and a Growing Crisis
There is a need to protect the land, identity, and interests of the people living in the hills of Uttarakhand. There is a demand...
Are Lower Castes Bearing the Burden of a Greener Future?
Delhi: When Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was in Jharkhand during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra earlier this year, he interacted with some people who...
Uttarakhand’s Fiery Struggle: Forests, Fires and Fragile Ecosystems
Uttarakhand's forest fire has resulted in the loss of not only human lives but also huge forest areas. This year has been devastating for...
Silence of the Falling Trees: Can Anyone Hear the Hasdeo Tribals?
We have the right on water, forest and land, do not cut the trees here for coal to generate electricity, it is not good...
Reclaiming Saryu: From Sarmul forests to Ayodhya and onward
Ayodhya is gearing up for the big Ram Temple inauguration on January 22 and naturally there is excitement in the air among devotees. The...
