On the dusty outskirts of Mahemdavad, Gujarat, a three-year-old's death in a brick kiln peeled back the multiple layers of bonded labour,...

The third UN Ocean Conference at Nice, France will push for a treaty to protect the high seas and garner new commitments for ocean...

The South Asian region has a history of colonial violence, resulting in a brutal legacy which has also impacted its borders. In this...

In 2023, an estimated 97,000 Indians arrived illegally in the U.S., taking complicated routes, traversing multiple countries or even...

It’s April and heatwaves are already sweeping parts of India. What steps are the central and state governments taking to protect citizens...

From green shades to cold wards, municipalities are experimenting with measures to cope with rising heat. But the long-term solution lies...

One of India’s poorest states showed enterprise and initiative to bring back its workers home amid a raging pandemic Bhargabi Ghosh When...

For cycle rickshaw pullers and other 'footloose workers', subsidised meals provided at state run canteens are often the only wholesome...

Preference for cities not too far from home, growing importance of children’s education and dipping bargaining power for wages, the...

New services from apps such as “Insta-Maid” threaten to further marginalise the very workers who keep most of India’s households running....

Migrant workers continue to be prone to exploitation and discrimination, but unionizing a transient workforce pose unique challenges...

Plans to rebuild the Teesta III dam destroyed by a glacial lake flood are being opposed by environmentalists and local communities....

The terminology used to describe the recent repatriation of undocumented Indian migrants from the U.S. gives an insight into how the...

A lack of awareness and institutional support has precluded the tribal Katkari community from the benefits of the progressive Forest...

Access to LPG in India has expanded to almost a 100 million families living below the poverty line on the back of a state push to improve...

Agriculture is India’s biggest employer but the sector has for years been wilting under the weight of rising heat and droughts. What is...

In its latest economic survey, India spotlights expenditure on climate adaptation and why rich countries must pay up, but in its budget...

US exit from the Paris Agreement leaves a global leadership vacuum, butoffers an opportunity for other countries to step up to the plate....

Migrant workers across South-Asian countries tap into savings, depend on family or borrow from informal moneylenders to cope with the...

A worker-led survey reveals poor safety standards in India's auto sector's supply chains Hepzi Anthony Pic Credit: Safe in India MUMBAI,...