An unapproved variety of cotton is grown extensively in India and proves that governments have scant regard for intellectual property and the rule of law. It may be too late to take on the farmers now...
Has the Supreme Court’s firecracker sale ban given the government a rare chance to remedy the crisis of air pollution or is it an example of judicial overreach and moral policing?
~By Sucheta Dasg...
In an attempt to stem the serious problem of paddy straw being torched by farmers, the Punjab government has laid down strict orders to punish violators and will hold educative meeting with stakeholde...
The recent apex court ruling that children in the age group 10-14 years should not be expected to commute long distances to schools is a pertinent one. But it remains to be seen if it can be applied a...
The medical entrance exam has created so much turmoil in Tamil Nadu that the Supreme Court was forced to take note of it and pass an order for peace to be maintained in this state
~By R Ramasubrama...
Above: The Aravallis serve as aquifers and host biodiversity too. Photo: Kh Manglembi Devi
The centre has told the NGT that the definition of these mountains can be broadened to cover more areas so...
Above: A “topless” demonstration by Shiksha Mitras in Mathura. Photo: UNI
Shiksha Mitras, or para-teachers, filled the basic educational infrastructure gap for children. In Uttar Pradesh, a severe...
Above: Heavy encroachment spills onto the banks of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi in Devprayag. Photo: Anil Shakya
In two reassuring moves, both the NGT and the apex court have given orders regarding thi...
Above: The Aravallis are constantly facing onslaught from builders and the mining mafia. Photo: indiamike.com
Government officials are trying to deforest over 52 acres in this ecological sensitive ...
Above Photo: Inderjit Badhwar
The apex court’s dismissal of the petition filed by a resort against a demolition order by NGT is a boost to green activists and residents campaigning against illegal ...