Author: Swetha
[Disaster Series] Oil Spill – Impact, Challenges, Way Ahead
In May, the thousands of tonnes of diesel spilled into the Ambarnaya River, turning its surface crimson. The Russian government had to declare a state…
Rice Cultivation in India- DSR Method vs. Traditional Method
The rice is a staple food of not only India but over half of the world population. Over 3 billion people consume the cereal every…
Pesticide usage in India – Issues and Solutions
The government’s recent proposal to ban 27 pesticides in India has garnered both support and opposition from various segments of the society. It is …
Locust Attack – Causes, Concerns, Solutions
The Indian authorities recently issued a warning of possible widespread infestation of locusts in several states- stretching well into the southern region. India is only…
COVID-19 Diplomacy- Efforts, Significance and Challenges
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Lockdown has proved to be major disruptive eve…
[Disaster Series] Industrial/Chemical Disasters in India
The recent gas leak in Visakhapatnam has thrown light on the expanding risk that industrial establishments pose to human settlements and the environme…
Contempt for Labour- diluting labour laws
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh relaxed legal provisions of labour laws in an attempt to attract more investment and boost economic activity. Several…
