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Looming catastrophe
The ongoing heat and water crisis across north India is claiming lives, and there is no relief in sight A serious heat and water catastrophe that has already claimed lives and is threatening many more is plaguing the northern parts of India, including the Capital. An unfavorable weather pattern marked by...
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Downward spiral
13 June 2024 | Pioneer -
The road ahead
12 June 2024 | Pioneer -
Restive Valley
11 June 2024 | Pioneer -
Parched Capital
10 June 2024 | Pioneer -
Balancing act
08 June 2024 | Pioneer -
Hearth over heart
07 June 2024 | Pioneer -
The enigma
06 June 2024 | Pioneer
Nation wins
A smooth power transition demonstrates the strength of democratic values in the country, and people's will The Lok Sabha elections 2024 have concluded, and all eyes are now on the formation of a new Government. It is often said that India is the world's largest democracy, and it is not a...
Green thumbs
Unless reversed, the deforestation in Delhi will lead to its desertification, says HC Mahatma Gandhi rightly said that what we do to forests is but a reflection of what we are doing unto ourselves. And this apathy to our environment is now causing us untold miseries. The Delhi High Court has...
An encore?
Exit polls predict an easy win for NDA, though INDIA says it is confident of 295+ seats If what the exit polls say holds true, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is going to form its third successive Government at the Centre. The seventh and final phase of polling has concluded...
High and dry
The Delhi Govt is out to fine people wasting water. But is it doing enough at its own end? Summers in Delhi are particularly harsh due to the combination of extremely high temperatures, hovering around 50 degrees Celsius, and frequent heatwaves that exacerbate the already intense heat. Compounding these problems is...
Appeals no more
The last phase of Lok Sabha polls gets over on June 1 after weeks-long campaign and slogans The biggest electoral contest in the world will conclude with the seventh phase of voting on June 1. It has been a dynamic election season; the battleground vibrant with slogans, promises and appeals. The...
Heed caution
All may seem lost in the Israel-Palestine war, but there is still time to save humanity in Gaza The city of Rafah, which translates into wellbeing or prosperity in Urdu, experienced the trauma of seeing at least 45 people — including children — killed at a refugee camp in its midst...
A positive vote
The highest voter turnout in Kashmir in three decades bodes well for Assembly polls At a time when almost the entire nation is reluctant to exercise its franchise, Kashmiris have shown courage and resilience to come out and vote despite its high-risk perception. Only Kashmir and Bengal have shown a surge...