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Climate change meeting begins in Bonn
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New deal must not attempt to rewrite or reinterpret the Convention, say developing countries. To source
Severed lives
Recommended by Kirsten , Big spenders, who pay humongous amounts for branded clothing, hardly realise the struggles of those who produce them. To source
Seva Cafe Serves Generosity on a Platter
Recommended by Anna, Meet Siddharth Sthalekar, who was orchestrating this “generosity enterprise” with ease. About three years ago, he was the co-head of the derivatives trading desk and the head of algorithmic trading at Edelweiss Capital. A typical day for this financier then would begin when the gong woke up Dalal Street at 9 am. To source
A look back at monsoon 2012
Recommended by Anna, Met officials claim accurate predictions of monsoon dates for eight years. Will they be able to do so this time? To source
Indian pilgrimage: Windsor to the Ganges
Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, Ashwin Bhardwaj, who grew up in a mixed-race family in Britain, always felt like 'a clumsy outsider' in India. A trip there to scatter his father's ashes changed all that. To source
Cover story: India’s fastest vanishing treasures
Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, The country we know and love won’t be around forever. Even as you read this, a tiger somewhere is being hunted for skin or for sport. To source
The Invisible Hands - Women in India
Recommended by Frank, What is the impact on the country's economy and society when its women double up as unpaid and underpaid labourers? Are these women subsidising the economy? If yes, how much is it? To source
Go Green, Not Pink, for a Sustainable Future in India
Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, India has long harbored a tradition of ethical vegetarianism, anchored on the dharmic traditions' commitment to ahi To source
Is it time Indian cities think about sustainable transport?
Recommended by Ajay Pal Singh Chabba, Starting May New York city will join the league of many global metros that boast of a To source
Justice Verma: A judge who fought for women’s rights
Recommended by Anna, Justice J S Verma, the much respected jurist who died of multiple organ failure on Monday at the age of 80, was cremated yesterday with state honour in New Delhi. He was the former Chief Justice of India and ex-Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). To source
Antarctic clam libido sends climate warning signal
Recommended by Anna, Antarctic clams (Laternula elliptica) play a vital role in the ocean ecosystem, drawing down carbon into sea-bed sediments and circulating ocean nutrients. To source
Against the cycle of corruption
Recommended by Kirsten , He campaigns alone, door to door, on a bicycle from dawn to dusk and even beyond. Software engineer Nagesh Vilas Sakhare (29), quit his job in a Singapore multinational and joined Dell India, Bangalore, a few months ago. He has taken a two-month sabbatical to try his luck in the elections. To source
The Organic Restaurant and Café Scene
Recommended by Kirsten , Indian agriculture has traditionally been organic, and it is only natural that India is leading the trend in organic restaurants, cafes and resorts. To source