Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics
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Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics

The total weaving population, including artisans and master weavers or gaddidaars, is estimated to be close to 3 lakh. But these numbers are gradually dwindling. On the factors leading to the decline in this once-thriving industry.

Air Pollution: It Is Not Just the Farmers Who are Responsible – 2 Articles
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Air Pollution: It Is Not Just the Farmers Who are Responsible – 2 Articles

Historically, stubble burning contributes only 6% to the pollution, yet the public is quick to make the farmers the scapegoats, and not the policymakers. Also: Urgent action is needed to tackle multiple sources of pollution, from vehicles to construction to stubble burning.

India, US are on Pathway to Contain China
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India, US are on Pathway to Contain China

The big picture is that after audaciously claiming the mantle of leadership of the Global South as recently as in September, in a span of over two months, India is gliding over to the American camp as the US’ indispensable ally, even aspiring to be a “global defence hub” with Pentagon’s help.