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A phone is not enough
'Meaningful connectivity” demands regular internet access, an appropriate device, enough data and a fast connection
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Ecology is for the People
Democracy is - citizens governing the country at all levels, most importantly in our gram sabhas and ward sabhas.
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Farm body on mission to boost organic cotton cultivation
Cotton cultivation here is rain-fed. As an established principle, they don’t export any produce.
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Tharangini – The Oldest Surviving Hand-Block Printing Studio in Bangalore
Tharangini works towards sustainability of the environment. This is commendable and desirable in other garment and dyeing factories.
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Farmers demand survey of land before implementing Title Guarantee Act
The proposed Act puts the onus to provide rights to the actual owner, on the government .
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Resistance Is Fertile – The Emerging Alternative Political Discourse in the Indian Parliamentary Elections
People and communities need empowerment to govern and manage their lives, and also to make the state accountable & transparent.
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Transitioning to Sustainable Development Goals for Water
In dryland areas, falling groundwater levels may be causing working handpumps and borewells to go dry, requiring large capital expenditure.
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Preparing ourselves for a future when the children want one…
My young friend, we have learnt a few deep lessons for tomorrow ... we will join you and share with you these lessons.
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TEDx Talk on Vikalp Sangam
An environmentalist inspires us to think and plan for the future, to focus on the positives, on the solutions, for a better life. He inspires us to dream.