22 of the Top 30 Most Polluted Cities Are in India: IQAir Report
India continues to feature prominently at the top of the most polluted cities ranking, with 22 of the top 30 most polluted cities globally. New data from IQAir’s global air…
USDA Seeks Proposals to Fund New Farm Projects
A significant portion of funds will address projects related to climate smart agriculture and forestry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking proposals to fund up to $75 million…
Protesting Indian Farmers Appeal to UN Human Rights Council
Now the farm agitation has gone directionless and it has become almost impossible for the protesters to get their demands accepted by the Indian government. By Rakesh Raman The Indian…
A Fair Shot: Universal Access to Covid-19 Vaccines
Rich countries have bought up over half of the world’s vaccine supply, even though they represent just 16 per cent of the world’s population. The actions of pharmaceutical companies and…
Probe Committee Raises Doubts on EVMs and Fairness of Elections in India
Major opposition political parties in India have been repeatedly complaining about the vulnerability of EVMs. By Rakesh Raman The Citizens’ Commission on Elections (CCE), an independent group of investigators which…
Oscars: Nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards Announced
Nominations for the 2021 Academy Awards Actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas and singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas announced the 93rd Oscars nominations Monday (March 15), live from London, via a…