Dead whale spotlights Thailand’s losing battle against plastic Thailand remains one of the world’s worst polluters, with govt initiatives to use less plastic largely failing. Updated 05 Jun, 2018 11:10am
Poor minorities left behind in Indian cities boom Millions of poor Muslims, migrants and lower-caste Dalits are confined to squalid slums because of religion or caste. Published 18 Jan, 2018 12:49pm
Mumbai floods prompt calls for crackdown on India’s urban sprawl MUMBAI: As Mumbai mops up after its worst floods in more than a decade, experts say India must police urban sprawl... Published 01 Sep, 2017 07:02am
Muslim community revamps old Mumbai neighbourhood with arches, solar panels Bhendi Bazaar is in the heart of India’s financial hub Updated 13 Jun, 2017 08:59am
Indian film heroes tackle land rights, champion underdog MUMBAI: A villainous company. Corrupt government officials. A heroic defender of farmers emerging victorious from a... Published 27 Jan, 2017 07:02am
Transgender model to feature in India fashion show for first time MUMBAI: A transgender model will walk the ramp at one of India’s premier fashion events next month for the first... Published 10 Jan, 2017 06:58am
India arrests highlight impact of ‘sand-mining mafia’ on local communities “Sand is literally worth its weight in gold in India because of the construction boom.” Updated 24 Dec, 2016 10:43am
Life and death: defending land rights in India is a dangerous job Land rights activists in India face harassment and deadly violence. Updated 06 Dec, 2016 10:17am
Indian farmers at risk as states bypass land acquisition laws MUMBAI: States across India are bypassing land acquisition laws by introducing land pooling schemes to speed up... Published 08 Nov, 2016 06:42am
Calls to protect sex workers as Mumbai’s red-light industry goes underground The industry has moved to suburbs and private residences; reporting of rape cases has jumped to 390pc in four years. Updated 23 Jan, 2016 11:11am
