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The arboreal dance with methane

New research shows that trees not only emit methane, a potent greenhouse, but also play a key role in maintaining the balance by sequestering it.

By GBSNP VarmaAug 31, 2024

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Bihar's blue wave of resistance

Dalits in West Champaran fight landlords to claim redistributed land.

By Monica JhaApr 30, 2024

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What we leave behind

A deep loss, kittens, and memories to live by.

By Nandini KrishnanSep 30, 2024

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The reel life

The hustle and struggle of content creators.

By Nandini KrishnanJul 31, 2024

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Sex workers: Sri Lanka's most vulnerable

The twin shocks of the economic crisis and the pandemic has forced many more to join the sex industry, where exploitation is the norm.

By Devana Senanayake Jun 28, 2024

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After Nasrallah, the twilight

The killing of Hassan Nasrallah makes it clear that Israel is the ultimate arbiter in the Middle East and that international law stands shredded.

By Fountain InkSep 30, 2024

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Bringer of light and death

Phosphorus is indispensable to life but it is a scarce resource. Ironically, there is also too much of it around us, endangering the environment and food security.

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A million mutinies in Manipur

Inside the state’s familiar circle of economic blockades, violence, and extortion.

By Ankush SaikiaJan 07, 2017

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Stringing the pearls

The Andaman and Nicobar islands are a vague, easily dismissed presence for mainlanders, despite their importance for national security and economic potential.

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