By A Representative   A representation submitted by power and climate policy analyst Shankar Sharma to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and its Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC), National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), and Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has called for the permanent cancellation of the proposed 2,000 MW pumped storage project (PSP) in the Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque (LTM) Sanctuary in Karnataka. The letter, dated December 5, 2025, has also been marked to the Union Environment Minister and the Prime Minister.

By Harsh Thakor*  Selecting the correct all-time Test Cricket XI is an almost impossible task. With no accurate parameters to compare eras—a sentiment echoed by many—the endeavor of choosing the best team of all time remains one of the most challenging in the sport. The evolution of the game makes the perfect lineup an unattainable ideal.

By A Representative   The world is on the brink of an unprecedented surge in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development, with 279 new projects planned globally, threatening to derail international climate goals and causing severe local impacts. This stark warning comes from a coalition of organizations—including Reclaim Finance, Rainforest Action Network, BankTrack, and others—that today launched the " Exit LNG " website, a new mapping project exposing the extent of the expansion, the companies involved, and their bank financiers.

By A Representative   The All India Committee of the Centre for the Protection of Democratic Rights and Secularism (CPDRS) has strongly criticised the Central Government and IndiGo Airlines management, alleging systemic negligence that has triggered a nationwide air travel crisis with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.

By Rosamma Thomas*  Large cracks have appeared on Subhash Bridge across the Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, close to the Gandhi Ashram . Built in 1973, this bridge, named after Subhash Chandra Bose , connects the eastern and western parts of the city and is located close to major commercial areas. The four-lane bridge has sidewalks for pedestrians, and is vital for access to Ashram Road , Ellis Bridge , Gandhinagar and the Sabarmati Railway Station .

By Dr Vikas Singh, Dr Vina Singh  At the heart of India’s development governance lies a simple yet powerful proposition: schemes designed in New Delhi deliver meaningful impact only when implemented effectively at the district level. The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA), chaired by Members of Parliament and convened quarterly by District Collectors, was conceived as the institutional bridge linking national development priorities with local delivery systems.

By Bharat Dogra   Recently, a group of five tribal community members travelled in a desperate condition to Udaipur city. Devilal, Narayan, Lakshman, Dharmi, and Sushila—three men and two women workers—were facing serious economic difficulties in their families and urgently needed some income. As many workers in such situations do, they gathered at the labour hiring point (naka) at Govardhan Vilas Chowkhti in Udaipur, hoping to be hired by an employer or contractor for construction or related work. Although tired and underfed, they initially felt fortunate when a contractor arrived quickly and said he had enough work for them for several days. However, after making a small advance payment, the contractor withheld the bulk of their wages. He first promised to pay soon, but then stopped responding to their phone calls. Their hopes were shattered, and they were at their wits’ end about how to recover their hard-earned and badly needed money. At this stage, another worker to...

By A Representative   A day after a detailed complaint was filed seeking disciplinary action against ten lawyers in Tirunelveli for allegedly assaulting human rights lawyer Dr. V. Suresh, no action has yet been taken by the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, according to the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL).

By Nava Thakuria*  Trouble-torn Myanmar (also known as Burma or Brahmadesh) is preparing for three-phase national elections starting on 28 December 2025, with results expected in January 2026. Several political parties—primarily proxies of the Burmese military junta—are participating, while Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) remains banned. Observers expect a one-sided contest where junta-backed candidates are likely to dominate.