A colony built by the blind: The inspiring story of Ranchi’s Andhra basti Scroll.in 2026-09-28 | A colony built by the blind: The inspiring story of Ranchi’s Andhra basti
Eco India: Your super-fast online delivery is harming the environment. Is there a fix? Scroll.in 2023-02-26 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.Well up north the pollution that plagues the capital is notoriously in the air. Delhi’s is the worst in the country, with toxins climbing to poisonous levels winter after winter. To tackle the problem, the city is banking on a shift to electric mobility. We had a look around to see how it’s going.Credits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin MowlaField Producer & Script: Jessica GoelVideo Editor: Richard KujurAssociate Producer: Ipsita BasuProduction Assistant: AnushreeDirector of Photography: Richard KujurExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Roald Dahl Row: Should Childrens Books That Reinforce Sexist, Racist Stereotypes Be Censored? Scroll.in 2023-02-25 | Children's literature has often been a censorship battleground. Recently, it was reported that publisher Puffin had hired ‘sensitivity readers’ to scrutinise British best selling writer Roald Dahl’s books and rewrite portions they deemed offensive. As per reports, among other changes Oompa Loompas are now gender neutral, Augustus Gloop is now ‘enormous’ instead of ‘fat’ and Mrs Twit won’t be referred to as ‘ugly’. We spoke to two beloved Indian children's books authors, Menaka Raman and Sowmya Rajendran on their views on the rewriting of old children’s books, characterizations in which, or portions of which, are today considered offensive. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Heres why young and urban consumers are switching to #sustainable #beauty products…. #Environment Scroll.in 2023-02-22 | ...
#Bangalore faced a shortfall of 650 mn lts of #water in 2021. #Sewage treatment comes to rescue. Scroll.in 2023-02-21 | ...
Eco India: How many pairs of shoes do we really need? Scroll.in 2023-02-19 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.Centuries ago, people sought to protect their feet from the elements and rough terrain with rudimentary footwear made from plant material and eventually, leather. Despite numerous advances in shoe design and materials, affordability has remained a persistent issue. A relatively new concern, however, is how sustainable our shoes are.Credits:Supervising Producer & Voiceover: Nooshin MowlaField Producer & Script: Pracheta SharmaVideo Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works)Production Assistant: Anushree Associate Producer: Ipsita BasuDirector of Photography: Dhiraj KatkadeExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
India saw a massive decline in #sparrows and city #forests attempt to bring them back… #wildlife Scroll.in 2023-02-17 | ...
This #school is a symbol of #feminism in an area with the worst #literacy rate and a harsh weather. Scroll.in 2023-02-14 | ...
Eco India: How Bengalurus citizens are working towards making it water positive Scroll.in 2023-02-12 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.Despite being a planet made up of 97% water, only 3% of this is potable. Conserving this water, and finding ways of reusing and recycling it is the need of the hour. Some promising initiatives in Bengaluru are already working on this. Credits: Supervising Producer & Voiceover: Nooshin MowlaField Producer & Script: Vivek MohanVideo Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works)Associate Producer: Ipsita BasuDirector of Photography: Abhishek M Drone Camera: Vigneshwar N S Executive Producer: Sannuta Raghu**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Assam Child Marriage Mass Arrests: Is The Law Being Weaponised To Target A Certain Community? Scroll.in 2023-02-11 | Hundreds of women across Assam have been protesting against the state government’s crackdown on child marriage. Their lives were upended by a decision of the state government to carry out mass arrests in cases of alleged child marriages going back several years. These men, husbands and fathers, are mostly poor, many of them daily wage labourers. We asked Aman Wadud, Assam based human rights lawyer, what he thought of the controversial move and its implications for hard fought gains of the last many decades against child marriage. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
How can writers use AI for text, images, and more: Stck.me masterclass with Samir Patil Scroll.in 2023-02-11 | How can writers use AI for text, images, and more: Stck.me masterclass with Samir Patil
Watch how scientists maintain farmers livelihood in #Punjab with #shrimp #farming.. #aquaculture Scroll.in 2023-02-10 | ...
1800 families in this 100% #solar powered village use free electricity… #renewableenergy Scroll.in 2023-02-07 | ...
Is It Time To Do Away With The Death Penalty In India? Scroll.in 2023-02-05 | Globally, India is in a shrinking minority as a country that retains the death penalty on its statute books. 145 countries do not use the death penalty. They have either formally abolished it or do facto not using it. The inability of the Indian criminal justice system to administer the death penalty in a fair manner has been repeatedly called into question. The Supreme Court too has acknowledged the problem and has entrusted the matter of reforming death sentencing to a constitution bench. We spoke to Professor Anup Surendranath, the lead writer of the Death Penalty In India Report that is a comprehensive and in-depth look at the manner in which the death penalty is administered in India. He tells us that of 100 death sentences that are handed out by the trial courts in this country, a shocking 35 result in acquittals over the course of their judicial lives. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Eco India: Why are sparrows continuing to disappear from Indian cities? Scroll.in 2023-02-04 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.Though Sparrows are one of the most common birds in the world – here in India sparrows have become harder to spot - be it in cities, towns, or the countryside. Conservationists in Delhi have come up with a solution to boost their numbers – and it’s not just the birds who can benefit.Credits - Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla Field Producer & Script: Juhi Chaudhary Video Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works) Associate Producer: Ipsita BasuDirector of Photography: Gurvinder SinghVoiceover: Jasleen Bhalla MehaExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu ***************Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecoin...Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Regenerative #farming improves #soil health and tackles the fertiliser-induced #health crisis. Scroll.in 2023-02-01 | ...
Eco India: How this green school in Jaisalmer is also championing girls education Scroll.in 2023-01-29 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.In the desert of the Indian state of Rajasthan - we take a look at an innovative architecture project in Rajasthan - a girls' school that was initiated with the help of a non-profit organization. Constructed using traditional methods and local materials, the building meets modern standards of energy efficiency and sustainability. At the same time, the school provides an important social impetus for the education of girls in one of the most remote parts of India.Credits - Supervising Producer & Voiceover: Nooshin Mowla Field Producer & Script: Juhi ChaudharyVideo Editor: Richard KujurAssociate Producer: Ipsita Basu Director of Photography: Richard KujurExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu***************Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecoin...Subscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
#Shorts | The best things in life often come slow. Even the news Scroll.in 2023-01-26 | We're launching a membership programme. 📢Become a Scroll Member and get special newsletters, podcasts, invites to members-only events.Sign up now! https://scroll.in/contribute#ScrollTurns9
#shorts | Scroll turns 9: We’ve got some news for you Scroll.in 2023-01-26 | As we enter our tenth year, we are launching a membership programme. #ScrollTurns9While we remain committed to keeping our public interest journalism free-to-access, we believe it’s time to deepen our relationship with you by offering you special privileges as a member.
Scroll turns 9: Introducing Memberships Scroll.in 2023-01-26 | The best things in life often come slow. Even the news. This might sound odd coming from a digital news organisation. But, like you, even we are feeling some news fatigue.For our collective sanity, we think it is a good idea to take our foot off the accelerator. So, starting this week, we’ll do less but better journalism.We remain committed to keeping our public interest journalism free-to-access, but we believe it is time for us to deepen our relationship with you.Yes, as we enter our tenth year, we are launching a membership programme. Go on, then, become a Scroll member today.You’ll get special privileges when you become a member. You’ll get access to new and improved editorial products, features and services – including newsletters, podcasts and invite-only events.Your membership will enable us to continue reporting stories that speak truth to power. It’ll also unlock the special privileges for other readers who might not be able to afford them.Go to Scroll.in/contribute and pay for journalism that matters.
Scroll turns 9: Weve got some news for you Scroll.in 2023-01-26 | The best things in life often come slow. Even the news. This might sound odd coming from a digital news organisation. But, like you, even we are feeling some news fatigue.For our collective sanity, we think it is a good idea to take our foot off the accelerator. Starting this week, our breaking news desk will no longer chase news around the clock. Because we know you don’t consume news round the clock. You can still count on us to get regular news updates – but in the right dose. At a pace you decide. You can sign up for morning and evening editions of the day’s news – delivered straight to your inbox. Or, if you want to catch up with the news once a week, we have a weekly newsletter that offers a definitive wrap of the most important stories, with added insight from our editors.Going forward we will be rolling out a bouquet of new and improved editorial features and services. To begin with, we’ll experiment with delivering the newsletters to you as podcasts.But all this, only for members. Which brings us to today’s big announcement: as we enter our tenth year, we are launching a membership programme.While we remain committed to keeping our public interest journalism free-to-access, we believe it’s time to deepen our relationship with you by offering you special privileges as a member. Not only does your membership enable us to continue reporting stories that speak truth to power, it unlocks the special privileges for readers who might not be able to afford them.Go to Scroll.in and choose an amount of your choice and become a member today. If you have contributed to our Ground Reporting Fund in the past six months, you are already a member. Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to having you on board as a member. India needs independent media and independent media needs you.
Vinesh, Sakshi, Bajrang Have Given Us Hope By Saying They Won’t Be Bystanders To Abuse Anymore Scroll.in 2023-01-26 | The mai-baap culture wherein the average person has no rights but is at the mercy entirely of the goodwill of the powers that be is endemic to sports administration in India. More often than not, these federations are helmed by political heavy weights and are populated by cronies who are in their positions thanks to patronage. Like Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, President, Wrestling Federation of India. Last week, India’s biggest wrestling stars, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Mallik, Bajrang Punia and others took to the streets asking for an end to what they said was a culture of intimidation that stripped them of their dignity and of abuse of power that included sexual abuse and financial misappropriation. Institutionally overlooked if not sanctioned abuse in sport is a global problem. Dr Payoshni Mitra, a leading athlete rights activist, helps us understand the structural and cultural reasons for this. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Rental market can save 1Mn textiles and 3Mn tonnes of furniture thrown away each year. #environment Scroll.in 2023-01-24 | ...
Eco India: How shrimp is being farmed in Punjab, miles away from the coastline Scroll.in 2023-01-22 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.Around the world irrigation, drought and sea level rise are increasing the salinity of the soil – and stunting crop productivity. One of India’s worst affected states is Punjab, known as the country’s granary. There, the problem is compounded by waterlogging. To help maintain farmers' livelihoods, scientists are replacing wheat fields with ponds, to farm an animal normally found hundreds of kilometers away – in the sea.CREDITS:Supervising Producer: Nooshin MowlaScript: Jessica Goel, Nooshin MowlaField Producer: Jessica GoelVideo Editor: Richard KujurAssociate Producer: Ipsita BasuDirector of Photography: Richard KujurExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Scroll Books | Interview: India has betrayed its people. And both Nehru and Modi are to blame Scroll.in 2023-01-19 | The establishment of the Republic of India was a promise to uplift a people devastated by centuries of colonial rule. That promise, Ashoka Mody argues, lies broken today.At the dawn of independence, India was faced with three major challenges. One, transform its agricultural economy. Two, generate jobs. Three, compete in the international marketplace. Seventy five years later, those challenges remain just as pressing. If anything the problems have only deepened.What went wrong?In his new book, India Is Broken: A People Betrayed, Independence to Today, Princeton University economic historian Mody looks back at a long history of bad decisions.In this conversation with Naresh Fernandes for Scroll Books, the former World Bank and International Monetary Fund economist explains why the sinking Himalayan town of Joshimath is symbolic of the Indian Republic.He also discusses Narendra Modi government’s handling of the economy, the Gujarat Model of development, why JRD Tata celebrated the Emergency and whether India can replace China as a manufacturing hub.
Afforestt rewilded over 130 native #forest in India, including #Maruvan in #Rajasthan. Scroll.in 2023-01-18 | ...
Eco India: How one Indian village is showing the way to achieving 100 percent solar electrification Scroll.in 2023-01-18 | Averaging 300 days of sunshine a year, India has huge solar energy potential. It still relies heavily on coal for its electricity needs – compounding some of the world’s worst air pollution. But with plans to get half its power supplies from renewables by 2030 – India is going to have to up its solar game. A village in Gujarat is leading the way - as the country’s first to be powered by the sun – 24/7! Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.Credits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla Field Producer & Script: Pracheta SharmaVideo Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works)Associate Producer: Ipsita BasuDirector of Photography: Dhiraj KatkadeExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu***************Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Is The Modi Govt Trying To ‘Capture’ The Judiciary As Alleged By The Congress? Scroll.in 2023-01-18 | A confrontation is brewing between the Supreme Court and the government over the appointment of judges to the apex court and HCs. In the latest salvo by the govt, the law minister has written to the Chief Justice that a government nominee be included in the collegium that decides on these appointments. The opposition Congress charged that the government was deliberately delaying the appointment of judges to create a logjam till people favourable to its “ideological masters” are appointed. How exactly were judges appointed before the collegium system was put in place? What even is the collegium system? And importantly, why should you care? Senior Advocate Sanjoy Ghose helps us understand. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
‘The Taliban Have Made Afghan Women Prisoners Living In A Cage Within A Cage’ Scroll.in 2023-01-11 | The Taliban have reversed the hard won rights of girls and women in Afghanistan. Among the many edicts severely restricting the lives of girls and women are the ban on secondary and university education, the ban of working in humanitarian aid, the ban from parks, gyms and swimming pools. Despite violent crackdowns on protesters, women have, since August 2021 come out on the streets of Kabul, Nimroz, Herat, Mazar e Sharif among other places. We spoke to Mariam Safi, Director of the Afghan Organisation for Policy Research and Development Studies, one of the many remarkable Afghan women who have worked tirelessly in peace building. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza Subscribe to get the latest podcasts from Your Weekly Fix - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Locals revive the population of the tallest flying bird, from 600 to 2,500... #sarus #agriculture Scroll.in 2023-01-10 | ...
Eco India: How regenerative farming can be the solution for improved soil health and fertility Scroll.in 2023-01-08 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.In the district of Jalgaon, a region in the state of Maharashtra with increasingly erratic rainfall and poor soil quality. Years of intensive farming and poor irrigation methods have also led to a steady degradation of soil, which has impacted the livelihoods of local farmers. This prompted one environmentalist to try out other regenerative farming methods, adapted to the specific needs of the region.Credits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin MowlaScript & Field Producer: Pracheta SharmaVideo Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works)Associate Producer: Ipsita BasuDirector of Photography: Dhiraj KatkadeExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu*************Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
A village in #Kerala sets an example for #wetland conservation through #upcycling… #environment Scroll.in 2023-01-03 | ...
80% of garments end in landfills. Second hand #fashion is here to save them.. #environment #recycle Scroll.in 2022-12-28 | ...
Overwhelming Majority Of Child Marriage Cases Prosecuted Are Of Girls Who Marry Of Their Own Choice Scroll.in 2022-12-28 | The Supreme Court is currently seized of two matters relating to child marriage and personal law. In one case the National Commission for Women plea seeks to raise the minimum age of marriage for Muslim women to be on par with persons belonging to other faiths. In the second, the NCPCR has moved the SC against a HC order that ruled as valid, the marriage of a 15 year old Muslim girl. The commission in its appeal says the order of at odds with POCSO- the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act which deems sexual intercourse with a minor, someone below 18 years of age, as sexual assault. The age of consent you would recall was increased from 16 to 18 years in 2013 to bring it in conformity with the then newly passed Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Earlier this month the Chief Justice of India, echoing various high courts in the country, flagged the issue of criminalisation of romantic relationships between adolescents under POCSO, he appealed to Parliament to review the age of consent, something the govt has now said it does NOT plan to do. Meanwhile, child marriages in India have seen a steady decline but are even today, as per the National Family Health survey data, at a worryingly high 23.3%. We spoke to Madhu Mehra, founder of Partners for Law in Development to understand these interconnected issues. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza Subscribe to get the latest podcasts from Your Weekly Fix - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
India is waking up to building sustainably with better C&D #waste management. #environment #recycle Scroll.in 2022-12-20 | ...
Stck.me masterclass: Importance of Building and Sustaining a Reading Habit Scroll.in 2022-12-19 | Stck.me masterclass: Importance of Building and Sustaining a Reading Habit Project Bibliotherapy is a startup by two curious lifelong readers (Nitin Goel and Nandini Swaminathan) who quit the corporate grind to get people to read more, and read better. They do this through the 'Readers of 42', their community of 100+ members who want to invest in building or enhancing a reading habit. Members receive curated reads daily, exclusive zines with handpicked recommendations, get access to the Project's upcoming publications, and can be part of one-of-a-kind experiences. Their 42 Good Reads of the Internet zine has been showcased at the Jaipur Literature Festival, Spoken Fest by Kommune, the Bombay Underground Zine Fest, and the Bangalore Literature Festival. They are currently on a quest to find their first 10,000 'Readers of 42'. Use the Support button to sign up: http://bibliotherapy.stck.me/profile and explore their archives as well.
Eco India: Why renting rather than buying can be eco-friendly Scroll.in 2022-12-18 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.A neighborly spirit is at the heart of the sharing economy – a model where people rent or borrow the things they need rather than buy and own them. That not only helps them save money, it has a positive impact on the environment too. The concept is taking off in Indian cities. We had a look around here in Delhi to explore the benefits of this lifestyle.***********Credits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla Script & Field Producer: Juhi Chaudhary Video Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works) Associate Producer: Ipsita Basu Production Assistant & Script Input: Anushree Director of Photography: Siddharth Subramanian, Amit BoseExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu***********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Grassroot organisations revive the indigenous wool economy in India… #sheep #himachal #sheepwool Scroll.in 2022-12-13 | ...
Eco India: Why native plant species are more reliable to regenerate forests Scroll.in 2022-12-11 | Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow.The western region of this Indian state, Rajasthan is struggling with massive droughts. The process of desertification continues. A rewilding project wants to fight against this. With a specific planting technique and native tree species they want to revive an organic, biodiverse ecosystem there – with positive effects for the locals, who will benefit from the forest produce.Credits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla Script & Field Producer: Pracheta SharmaVideo Editor: Richard KujurAssociate Producer: Ipsita BasuProduction Assistant: AnushreeDirector of Photography: Dhiraj Katkade Drone Camera: Pranav AnandExecutive Producer: Sannuta Raghu**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
PIL In SC: Are Claims Of Mass Forced Religious Conversions In India, Fiction Or Reality? Scroll.in 2022-12-08 | On Monday, the Supreme Court will take up for final hearing, a PIL that claims mass fraudulent deceitful conversions are happening in India and seeks central action against them. The issue of religious conversions is a politically fraught one. The spectre of religious conversions as causing large scale demographic changes, is propagated by Hindutva outfits and has gained currency in many quarters. Is there data to support this claims of large scale forcible conversions? We asked Senior SC lawyer, Colin Gonsalves.Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Chandigarh achieves nearly 100% efficacy in sanitary #waste disposal… #sanitarypads #environment Scroll.in 2022-12-06 | ...
Eco India: Why farmlands in Uttar Pradesh are critical to the survival of the Sarus? Scroll.in 2022-12-04 | Every day there are fewer places left for wildlife to call home – even in places where they’re emblematic of a whole region. Take the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. For years, its official bird, the Sarus Crane, has been under intense pressure. Now, an extensive outreach program - that’s put wetland conservation front and center with the local farming community - is seeing population numbers take off.Credits:Supervising Producer: Nooshin MowlaScript: Jessica Goel, Nooshin Mowla Field Producer: Jessica GoelVideo Editor: Richard KujurAssociate Producer: Ipsita BasuDirector of Photography: Richard Kujur**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Explained: China’s Covid protests and what they mean for Xi Jinping Scroll.in 2022-11-29 | It has been described as the most widespread show of dissent and civil disobedience in China in decades. President Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid strategy, characterised by brutal lockdowns, has come at an exceedingly high cost- both human and economic. Manoj Kewalramani, a researcher who chairs the Indo-Pacific Studies program at the think tank Takshashila Institution and author of ‘Smokeless War’, a book that documents China’s handling of Covid-19 joins us on the show. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Watch coastal warriors preserve #marine life against various threats.. #Mumbai #Wildlife Scroll.in 2022-11-29 | ...
Eco India: Why it is essential to protect our wetland ecosystems from degrading Scroll.in 2022-11-27 | A community that is spearheading a drive to conserve the wetlands that it relies on– and that thousands of species call home. It’s located on one of the world’s most polluted lakes. Through a series of initiatives, locals now have their sights set on becoming a model wetland village.Credits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla Video Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works)Field Producer and Script: Abhishyant Kidangoor Associate Producer: Ipsita Basu Production Assistant: Anushree Director of Photography: Sahal Hameed ******Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Shraddha Walkar Murder: Mumbai Police Should Be Prosecuted For Not Acting On Her First Complaint Scroll.in 2022-11-25 | As more details of the Shraddha Walkar murder emerge, we look at Intimate Partner Violence(IPV) and how the justice system has dealt with it over the years. Every 11 minutes, a girl or a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member. These are global statistics. In India, the National Family Health Survey found at least 32% married women faced spousal violence- physical and sexual. In the latest available NCRB data, 31.8% of crimes against women were crimes of cruelty by husband and his relatives. Supreme Court advocate Shobha Gupta joins us on the show. Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Dust & #Plastic Waste - Sustainable alternatives to conventional bricks. #construction #environment Scroll.in 2022-11-22 | ...
Eco India: How can we become fashion forward by using second hand clothes? Scroll.in 2022-11-20 | Fashion is one of the most polluting industries on the planet – contributing significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions and wastewater. And every second a truckload-full of clothes is burned or buried in landfills. While younger Indians have only recently adopted the concept of 'thrifting', one model of reuse has been around for centuries, practiced by the nomadic community of Gujarat.Every week, Eco India brings you stories that inspire you to build a cleaner, greener and better tomorrow. https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaCredits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin MowlaField Producer: Pracheta SharmaVideo Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works)Associate Producer: Ipsita BasuScript + Production Assistant: AnushreeDirector of Photography: Dhiraj Katkade Executive Producer: Sannuta Raghu**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Potential of electric vehicles in battling the declining snow cover on mountains… #tourism #ecoindia Scroll.in 2022-11-15 | ...
Eco India: How can construction waste come handy when building sustainably? Scroll.in 2022-11-13 | Build, demolish, repeat. It’s a cycle that generates mountains of debris around the world – debris that ends up in landfills – or worse, in the environment. That material actually harbors great recycling potential. India still only reuses a meagre one percent of its construction and demolition waste. Our reporter hit the streets of Delhi to find out why.Credits: Supervising Producer: Nooshin Mowla Script & Field Producer: Jessica Goel Video Editor: Amit Garg (Metro Media Works) Associate Producer: Ipsita Basu Director of Photography: Richard Kujur**********Eco India is a co-production between DW and Scroll.in. You can watch the full episodes on https://scroll.in/topic/56120/eco-indiaJoin the discussion here - facebook.com/groups/ecoindiaSubscribe to get the latest episodes of Eco India - bit.ly/2M9WTXnFor more explainers, and the web’s most interesting videos - https://scroll.in/video/For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.inSupport our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here -Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_inMastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
Will Imran Khan’s Showdown With The Military Change Civil-Military Relations In Pakistan? Scroll.in 2022-11-12 | In April this year, Imran Khan was ousted as Prime Minister following a no confidence vote. This happened because his relationship with his once patron, the Pakistani Military establishment, had now soured. Since then, Imran Khan has been holding rallies to galvanize support. The people responded in a manner that seemed to take more than one observer by surprise- crowds have thronged his meetings in which he lashes out not just at his political opponents but also at the Pakistan military and its leadership. Has Imran Khan, as pronounced by the UK’s Financial Times, become the biggest threat to this status quo in years? Will there be a consequential change in civil-military relations? We spoke to former India High Commissioner to Pakistan, Sharat Sabharwal.Writer and host: Smitha Nair Producer: Karnika Kohli Graphics designer: Rubin D'Souza For the latest news and analysis - https://scroll.in Support our award-winning journalism by making a financial contribution towards the Scroll Ground Reporting Fund - https://scroll.in/contributeFollow Scroll.in here - Facebook: facebook.com/scroll.inTwitter: twitter.com/scroll_inInstagram: instagram.com/scroll_in Mastodon: https://masthead.social/@Scroll
