Most Irula people do not have the legal right to occupy land -- their huts do not have electricity and they continue to live in fear of being evicted. Read more »
A survey conducted in 14 Maharashtra districts calls for government intervention and guidance to farmers for crop diversification and on sowing decisions. Read more »
The spread of COVID-19 through contact is low in Kerala, but there is a need for free institutional quarantine for those with no access to decent housing. Read more »
The presence of a well-oiled government machinery in Kerala is a confidence booster for residents and visitors alike. Read more »
Denotified tribes across the country are engaged in the informal economy, and the lockdown has hit them severely. Read more »
Kerala Model: The state government’s bottom-up approach and disaster preparedness made all the difference in its fight against the new coronavirus. Read more »
Industries will lean on technology to overcome labour shortage; overcrowded villages will revive age-old economic and social ties for survival. Read more »
Robust public health infrastructure vital for the survival of India’s poor and middle class, says Dr Jayakumar. Read more »
Reverse Osmosis filters cause health problems by removing essential minerals such as Calcium, magnesium: NIH study. Read more »
Kerala is ageing faster than the rest of India. Its population above 60 years is close to 13% of the total. Read more »