Reportage
In reality, Zero Budget Natural Farming certainly is not zero budget
The second in a two-part series on Zero Budget Natural Farming, this article argues that it is time to allow farmers to make the choice of what to cultivate, rather than promoting a one-size-fits-all approach
Gaon Connection
Why Zero Budget Natural Farming is important for our farmers?
The first in a two-part series on Zero Budget Natural Farming, this article argues how ZBNF encourages farmers not to incur out-of-pocket expenses for inputs supplied by industries driven by for-profit motives
Gaon Connection
“Making laws more stringent is inadequate. Prompt action is required to curb sexual violence”
A rape/sexual assault survivor has to wait long for the medical report so forensic kit should be made available at the local police stations and hospitals for the benefit of the survivors
Diti Bajpai
“The real difference will be felt only when there is an increase in the number of convictions”
The recently amended laws dealing with rape and sexual crimes do play a deterrent role, but the time taken for the legal-justice system to act is so much that they end up benefiting the accused
Diti Bajpai
Smartphones, cheap data become accessories when it comes to sexual crimes against women
Rising sales of smart phones and dropping prices of data have had a negative fall-out. Many convicted rapists have owned up that they had been inspired by internet porn to commit the crime
Diti Bajpai
The skewed ratio: In UP, there are 58,000 gram panchayats, but only around 12,000 secretaries
The gram panchayats secretaries, who are hailed as the link between the government schemes and the villages, work under tremendous work pressure. This is affecting the progress on the villages
Ranvijay Singh
Mercury is likely to dip further, which is giving the farmers sleepless nights
Falling temperature and the resulting frost during winter harm rabi crops like pulses and potatoes, causing distress to farmers. Experts suggest some easy measures to protect the crops
Gaon Connection
It’s time we bid adieu to the frost and the chill and salute the Sun
It comes as a surprise when we see these festivals of our agrarian roots being dismissed as regional festivities. Times change and we respond to keep up with the global tendencies, but we should ponder a while upon the relevance of our own fast-fading traditions
Seema Kaintura
Uttar Pradesh govt to set up a police commissioner system. What does this mean?
The system gives more powers, including magisterial powers, to police officers and is aimed at better and effective policing. The new system will help in improving law and order in the state
englishteam
The disappearing Puducherry beach comes back to life. An artificial reef came to its rescue
An artificial reef has helped restore a part of the Puducherry beach. But, more interventions are needed to complete this pilot project that can guide beach restoration along India’s coastline