ENVIRONMENT
Northeast accounted for 76% tree cover loss in India in 2001-20: Study
India lost 1.93 million hectares of tree cover between 2001 and 2020, equivalent to a 5% decrease in tree cover since 2000. Of this, about 1.45 million hectares was lost in the Northeastern states.
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Plant-based meat: The healthy, green kid on the block?
Mock meat, a rage internationally, is making inroads in India. Climate warriors bat for this sustainable alternative. Others sound a note of caution.
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A walk down the new-look Chandni Chowk
Mixed reactions - from residents, traders and visitors - to a revamped Old Delhi.
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How OTT saved the South Indian film industry during the Covid pandemic
A hybrid model of OTT and theatre release is the future, say experts.
BUSINESS
Gaming addiction: Nip the problem in the bud, say experts
The trend of spending more and more time playing online games is worrying and should be stopped in its tracks to avoid long-term health and behavioural issues, say healthcare professionals.
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Covid-hit, Assam’s mobile theatre cries for a healing touch
Assam's mobile theatres have been shut for almost two years now. Operators say they need a government bailout and easing of Covid restrictions, to save the sector.
BUSINESS
Waterlogged again, Delhi needs to fix its drainage system now
Unchecked construction has all but choked natural waterways, obstructing water flow. A drainage system that takes into account the changing weather pattern and growing urbanisation pressure is the only way to unclog our cities’ rain woes
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How schoolchildren will cope with another year behind screens
Studying online can be stressful for children, teachers and parents. Some say there’s no alternative during a pandemic, while others insist that all will be well.
