Perspectives

Policy Edits.

Policy Editorials.

Alternative paradigm of development – Tagore & Gandhi

A developed society fosters creativity of human mind, is peaceful, inclusive, connected with love, affection & friendship

Does Raising Questions on the Rights of Adivasis Make Me a ‘Deshdrohi’?

The (Samatha) judgment was meant to provide safeguards for adivasis to control the excavation of minerals in their lands...

Dadaji Khobragade: A Lifetime in Rice

Dadaji leaves behind a quiet legacy of energetic research and innovation, and, of course, his precious rice varieties

Why we need a new perspective on rivers

Water flowing in a river basin is a complex mixture of physical, chemical and biological contents.

Forty Names of Clouds

Traditional desert dwellers, traveling mostly on foot, have an innate knowledge of this vast and differentiated land. They map it in inches

New regulations to certify organic food likely to favour big brands

“We have urged the Prime Minister to ensure that the power to give certification should not be given to one single government body,”

The Centre Cannot Hold: How GN Devy challenges our concept of knowledge

Devy is now at the frontline of the war over knowledge, language and politics.

Natural Farming: a paradigm shift

ZNBF has shown increase in yields for cotton by 11%, paddy by 12%, groundnut 23% and chilli by 34% - at less than half the cost of cultivation.

Farming is a way of living that is more sustainable: Kishore

Setting up a model farm, where everything is grown (organically)...