Pastoral Life
Venkatesh, pastoralist, Balajipalli, Ananthpur, “I gave up farming many years ago. Some government agencies and NGOs worked on providing water
Sugarcane Stress
“Yes, we use water from our bore wells. It’s easy for you to say grow something else, can you ensure
Is The Loan In My Name?
Prahalad Wahane, an 80-year-old farmer, father of Tejram and Leeldhar, Ridhora, Nagpur, Maharashtra. Leeladhar Prahalad Wahane (right), works in a
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The Covid-19 Pandemic And The Arrival Of a Vaccine
he Covid-19 pandemic has upended the lives of people across the world, and the arrival of a vaccine (or vaccines) has been eagerly awaited. Less than one year since the start of the global pandemic, we are on the verge of the approval of several vaccines for use in the fight against Covid-19. … Continue readingThe Covid-19 Pandemic And The Arrival Of a Vaccine
Inequality: The Challenge Of Our Times
According to French economist, Thomas Piketty, inequality may well be one of the most significant issues humanity is facing this century. Piketty in his new book, ‘Capital and Ideology’ argues that the levels of inequality we see in the period from the 1980’s till now pAccording to French economist, Thomas … Continue readingInequality: The Challenge Of Our Times
The Culture In A Blade Of Grass
“Our whole lives are intertwined with the buffaloes. Without them, our entire culture will disappear.” – Peetagarai, elder Toda tribesman. To the Toda people in the upper Nilgiri plateau in Tamil Nadu, the growing forest cover – cause for celebration anywhere else in the world – is not good news. … Continue readingThe Culture In A Blade Of Grass
The Challenges Of Serving The Maternal Health Needs Of Adivasi Women
Near the end of the epic poem Ramayana, a pregnant Sita is banished to the forest by Rama. She seeks refuge in the sage Valmiki’s ashram, and shortly thereafter, gives birth to twin boys. … Continue readingThe Challenges Of Serving The Maternal Health Needs Of Adivasi Women
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