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Playing games with the poor
By Gaurav Sharma | 16 Jul 2010

Delhi's makeover for the Commonwealth Games 2010 has brought unending suffering and misery for thousands of poor living in the city as hundreds of slums accommodating them are being demolished for the city beautification drive.

NGOs charge Delhi Govt of diverting welfare funds for CWG
By d-sector Team | 04 Jul 2010


Gloomy face of glittering Delhi
By Gaurav Sharma | 14 Jun 2010

While the government authorities are spending billions to beautify Delhi for the Commonwealth Games 2010, does any one care for the millions of poor living in pitiable conditions in the Capital's slums?

People's tribunal conducts hearing in Narmada Valley
By d-sector Team | 04 Jun 2010

Despite years of government promises, the proper rehabilitation of Sardar Sarovar and other projects affected people still remains on the paper.

Maoists aim to capture Delhi: Raman Singh
By Gaurav Sharma | 21 May 2010


Centre has ignored tribals, says former Commissioner of SCs & STs
By Gaurav Sharma | 20 May 2010


Commonwealth Games hurt the commons
By Gaurav Sharma | 17 May 2010


Activists question government efforts to lift ban on asbestos mining
By d-sector Team | 28 Apr 2010

Civil Society demands ban on mining, manufacturing and use of asbesto

Solar power lacks R&D support, say experts
By Gaurav Sharma | 28 Apr 2010

The experts in a workshop on solar energy agreed that absence of encouraging policies for investors and suppliers block the development of solar technology in India.

Media owners critical of Paid News report
By Gopal Krishna | 27 Apr 2010

The Press Council Meet to discuss its report on “Paid News” remained inconclusive.

Jairam is not so green
By Gaurav Sharma | 25 Apr 2010

Under attack from his colleagues for delaying development projects, Jairam Ramesh gets unprecedented support from environment activists for his green agenda. However, the facts disclose that he is not yet willing to change the environmentally destructive development philosophy of his government.

Climate ideals do not match actions of Bolivians
By Soumya Dutta | 24 Apr 2010

The Poples Conference on Climate Change at Cochabamba has given enough reasons to feel pride in the initiative taken by the government of Bolivia but unfortunately, the consumption driven philosophy of its citizens do not inspire much hope.

Call to choose between planet and death
By Soumya Dutta | Cochabamba | 22 Apr 2010

The peoples' conference on climate change brings to the fore the growing conflict between the political interests and agendas embodied by Obama and Morales.

Cochabamba reverberates with hope
By Soumya Dutta | Cochabamba | 21 Apr 2010

Leaving the disappointment of Copenhagen behind them, the peoples movements assemble in Bolivia for a historic meet on climate change

Cochabamaba is different from Copenhagen
By Soumya Dutta | Cochabamba | 20 Apr 2010

Cochabamaba Climate conference has turned out to be a people's conference unlike the Governments' meet at Copenhagen.

Governments failed, people will not
By Soumya Dutta | Cochabamba | 19 Apr 2010

After Copenhagen meet's failure, World People's Conference on Climate Change and Mother Earth's Rights begins at Cochabamba in Bolivia

Avoid inflamed reporting on India-Pakistan water dispute, say experts
By Keya Acharya | Islamabad | 12 Apr 2010


Challenges increase as WSF turns ten
By d-sector Team | 05 Apr 2010


India makes education children's fundamental right
By d-sector Team | 02 Apr 2010


From foreign shores to Indian doors: The Degree Conundrum
By d-sector Team | 26 Mar 2010

Foreign universities are coming to India to expand their student base and to satiate the thirst of brand-hungry Indian students. But will they be able to fulfill the higher education needs of the country?

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Theatre of the absurd
By Hartman de Souza
03 Sep 2010

Niyamgiri and its tribal inhabitants are saved, at least for the time being! But before we begin to sing praise of the government and its minders, isn't it prudent to review ..
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