42% of graduates under the age of 25 are unemployed. This is the data point which is floating around on the internet. The data comes from Azim Premji University’s State of Working India Report 2023. But, there is more unpack in the report. Here, let me help you out. Structural transformation in the nature of … Read more
The last two months have seen a slew of arbitrary arrests and disappearances in Odisha’s bauxite-rich Rayagada and Kalahandi districts- targeting grassroots activists. These activists have been protesting against the Vedanta and other enterprises seeking to bid for mining activities in the region. As per reports, at least 22 activists from Dalit and Adivasi communities … Read more
Hundreds of pamphlets lay strewn across the campus roads- a pressing question begs answer- What is the cost of this canvassing on our environment? As threats pertaining to climate change become more and more evident with each passing day, it is surprising how candidates and their supporters go about littering flyers, hoardings and stickers- blatantly … Read more
India’s G20 Presidency has been touted by media outlets all over the world as a massive branding campaign to help India strengthen trade ties with member nations and provide an opportunity to attract investments from those countries. And why not? The grouping dominates the global economy and trade. It represents about 85% of the global … Read more
The Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change in its 2021 report warned that “unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial temperatures or even 2°C will be beyond reach.” It also investigated the impacts such warming would have on the earth’s systems. Have you … Read more
Schizophrenia is considered to be one of the most debilitating mental illnesses to exist. The illness is characterised by incoherent or illogical thoughts, bizarre behaviour and speech, and delusions or hallucinations, such as hearing voices. As per WHO, the illness affects approximately 1 in 300 people worldwide. Previous research has established a relationship between extreme … Read more
The chemical element of Arsenic is a naturally occurring element found in the earth’s crust. However, its presence in drinking water beyond the WHO- mandated maximum permissible limit of 10 ppb is known to have disastrous consequences for human health. Scientists say that over ninety per cent of such arsenic-related contamination is geogenic in origin. … Read more
The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department last week demolished the homes of several tribal families using bulldozers in the Morena district of MP. The incident occurred near the Karahdham Ashram of the district. Local reports state that the tribals were also forcefully evicted from the place. The action was taken jointly by the Forest Department and … Read more
A 2021 study published in The Lancet Planetary Health unveiled a distressing reality: the rapid acceleration of climate change is reshaping our environment and profoundly affecting our mental health and psychosocial well-being. The implications of eco-anxiety are far-reaching, as emotions such as emotional distress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, and even suicidal tendencies are being linked to … Read more
Birds have been an inalienable part of Indian folklore and children’s stories. But apart from being potent cultural symbols, birds also have a huge ecological significance and have been considered important markers of the state of our natural world. But a recent report released on August 25 shows a worrying trend. The State of Indian … Read more
