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Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

R Sukumar July 22, 2026 8 min read

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Financial Literacy, Islamic Finance and the Future of Sustainable Agricultural Development

Davi John J Simundo Palo March 16, 2026 8 min read

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Grains of Heritage: A Celebration of Rice, Culture, and Community in India’s North East

Shitangshu Hazarika March 4, 2026 4 min read

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Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

Staff Writer February 27, 2026 5 min read

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Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization

Nosakhare Omon Aigiomawu February 27, 2026 5 min read

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When a tree and a wayside stone becomes a shrine: Observations from nature

Dr Gopakumar S February 23, 2026 4 min read

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Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Charumathi Supraja February 17, 2026 7 min read

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Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

Staff Writer February 11, 2026 2 min read

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aerial photography of a cliff surrounded with body of water

Climate & Environment, Con...

“Great Nicobar Is Being Re-Engineered, Not Developed”: An Interview with Pankaj Sekhsaria

K. A. Shaji

July 8, 2026

team Blu's- Shibin KV, Jeeth Parambendavida, Rajesh PK and Jaser PV

Creative Voices, Culture &...

Rajesh PK’s Blu’s: how a self-taught animator turned a haunting into a hymn of light

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

The Light We Follow by Shafeer Shamsudheen

Creative Voices, Culture &...

The Light We Follow: A Squirrel, a Bracelet, and the Future of Storytelling

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

Agriculture, Editor's picks, I...

The ?1,510-Crore Question

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

Dong irrigation refers to a community-managed water management system to divert river water through earthen canals for irrigation and household use. This centuries-old system is crucial in areas near the Indo-Bhutan border, especially for wet paddy cultivation during dry seasons when natural water sources are insufficient.

Agriculture, Editor's picks, N...

Dong System: How a Community-led Traditional Irrigation System Keeps Assam’s Fields Alive

Monidip Chutia

July 8, 2026

Creative Voices, Culture &...

Smoke or shade: A child’s prayer for nature

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

The University of Illinois College of Law’s First Amendment Clinic, together with Kezhaya Law PLC, has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Dr. Derric Pennington, a former Environmental Economist at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The lawsuit alleges that MPCA officials, led by Commissioner Katrina Kessler (PE), pushed Dr. Pennington out of his job because he spoke publicly about nvironmental concerns tied to Cargill, the world’s argestprivately held corporation.??According to the complaint, Dr. Pennington used his personal LinkedIn account to raise concerns about agricultural practices linked to Cargill. Rather than engage with his ideas, Cargill pressured MPCA eadership to muzzle him. The MPCA, which had previously praised Pennington’s “curiosity” and willingness to ask “hard questions,” terminated him after Cargill complained.??The First Amendment doesn’t allow government agencies to punish employees for speaking as private citizens on matters of public importance. Dr. Pennington’s research and commentary on sustainable agriculture fall squarely within the sphere of expressive activity protected by the Constitution. Government officials cannot hand corporations a veto over an employee’s right to speak on matters of public concern. As a Federal lawsuit challenges government retaliation against environmental speech, we bring you the bring context - in another example of how the development vs environment debate is muzzled by corporates to promote their vested interests.

I was fired because Cargill complained to my government employer about my LinkedIn posts

Dr. Derric N. Pennington

July 8, 2026

Culture & Society, Editor'...

Where Faith Becomes Forest: The Story of Restoringone of Kerala’s oldest Serpent Groves

Mitravinda Giri Nair

July 8, 2026

Even small parks bring big benefits in the urban context - a still from a park in Indiranagar, Bangalore, India Photo: Charumathi Supraja

Commentary, Creative Voices, C...

Park Prescriptions: More Than a Walk in the Park

Charumathi Supraja

July 8, 2026

Creative Voices, Culture &...

When Bridges Silence Songs: A Meditation on ‘Lost Songs of Sundari’

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

Culture & Society, Editor'...

When home finds you in a Sulaimani tea cup in a Parisian restaurant

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

the cast and the Palestine Red Crescent Society team

Creative Voices, Culture &...

‘Stand By’ in a Ruthless Killing field: The Moral Compass Behind ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

In Haiti today, farmers face a crisis that no harvest alone can solve. Hurricane Melissa has just ripped through the region, flooding lowlands and sweeping away fragile plots already weakened by drought. At the same time, gangs tighten their grip on the roads, blocking supply routes and isolating farming communities. Agriculture—the lifeline of millions—now stands at the intersection of climate collapse and lawlessness. For those who still till the soil, survival has become an act of endurance.

Agriculture, Climate Science, ...

Under Siege: Haiti’s Farmers Caught Between Gangs and Storms

Reginald Toussaint

July 8, 2026

Climate & Environment, Com...

Bring the Forest to the City: Kerala’s ‘Greenprint’ for Social Forestry 2.0

Dr Gopakumar S

July 8, 2026

Editor’s picks

Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

Financial Literacy, Islamic Finance and the Future of Sustainable Agricultural Development

Grains of Heritage: A Celebration of Rice, Culture, and Community in India’s North East

Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization

When a tree and a wayside stone becomes a shrine: Observations from nature

Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

“Great Nicobar Is Being Re-Engineered, Not Developed”: An Interview with Pankaj Sekhsaria

Rajesh PK’s Blu’s: how a self-taught animator turned a haunting into a hymn of light

The Light We Follow: A Squirrel, a Bracelet, and the Future of Storytelling

The ?1,510-Crore Question

Dong System: How a Community-led Traditional Irrigation System Keeps Assam’s Fields Alive

Smoke or shade: A child’s prayer for nature

I was fired because Cargill complained to my government employer about my LinkedIn posts

Where Faith Becomes Forest: The Story of Restoringone of Kerala’s oldest Serpent Groves

Park Prescriptions: More Than a Walk in the Park

When Bridges Silence Songs: A Meditation on ‘Lost Songs of Sundari’

When home finds you in a Sulaimani tea cup in a Parisian restaurant

‘Stand By’ in a Ruthless Killing field: The Moral Compass Behind ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’

Under Siege: Haiti’s Farmers Caught Between Gangs and Storms

Bring the Forest to the City: Kerala’s ‘Greenprint’ for Social Forestry 2.0

Kaziranga: Where the Wild Rhinos Roam

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