35 Years After Chernobyl’s Meltdown, the  Accident Continues – Three Articles
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35 Years After Chernobyl’s Meltdown, the Accident Continues – Three Articles

Do We Need a New Chernobyl?; ‘It’s Like the Embers in a Barbecue Pit.’ Nuclear Reactions are Smoldering Again at Chernobyl; 35 Years After Chernobyl’s Meltdown, the Fallout of Radiation Continues.

Mining Act: Will the Centre Usurp the Powers of Mineral-Rich States?
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Mining Act: Will the Centre Usurp the Powers of Mineral-Rich States?

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2021 will enable the Centre to interfere in the mineral rich states, most of which are ruled by non-BJP parties, and parcel off their mines to its favourites, and also usurp other powers so far vested with the State govts.

Why are Groundwater Tables in Punjab Falling
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Why are Groundwater Tables in Punjab Falling

It is not the kisans of Punjab who are responsible for the environmental damage being done by the present pattern of agriculture. What stands in the way of a solution is the rulers’ own determination to restructure India’s agriculture and food system in favour of imperialism.