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India's housing boom hits a wall: Prices soar, buyers struggle

By Rajiv Shah  India's residential real estate market recorded near-flat growth in the January–March quarter of 2026, with sales volumes dipping year-on-year even as property prices hit a historic milestone — crossing ₹10,000 per square foot for the first time.
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Bengaluru’s vanishing lakes: Scientists urge society to act

By Priya Sharma, Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava  On April 17, 2025, a Lake Walk at Ulsoor Lake hosted by Drop Talk brought together citizens and experts to reflect on the urgent need for connecting science and society in conserving Bengaluru’s lakes. The session, part of the ongoing Lake-Pond and Water Education series by Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava, featured Prof. T. V. Ramachandra of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), a leading voice in ecological research and advocacy.  

Why has organic farming failed to gain momentum in India?

By Prof. Hementkumar Shah  Organic farming refers to cultivation without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. However, the buying and selling of bio-fertilizers is allowed in it. Natural farming means using inputs that are locally available. In India, the term “organic farming” is often used for “natural farming” as well.

Natural farming and the revival of rural livelihoods in Bundelkhand region

By Bharat Dogra   If the most important question relating to development, livelihoods and environmental protection is to be identified, it is likely to be this: can small farmers cultivate their land in economically viable ways while also protecting the soil and water base for sustainability, producing enough healthy food for themselves and others, and contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation ?

Why Dhaka remains cautious about the BJP’s rise in eastern India

By Nava Thakuria  The recent electoral victories of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the eastern Indian States of West Bengal and Assam have drawn varied responses in Bangladesh. For many observers in Dhaka , the outcome represents not only a regional political shift in India but also a development with possible implications for India-Bangladesh relations , border management, migration debates, and regional security.

Economy of illusion and inequality: How tourism monoculture is reshaping Mallorca

By Bhabani Shankar Nayak  Mallorca adorns the Mediterranean Sea as one of the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, where rolling hills descend into the sea. Its beautiful cliffs whisper the fantasies of ancient caves, while a combination of sandy and stony beaches and dense pine forests welcomes the sunrise and sunset as part of nature’s daily ritual, bringing joy to holidaymakers. From prehistoric settlements to the modern era, Mallorca has witnessed the rise and fall of kingdoms, dynasties, caliphates, empires, invasions, pirates, rulers, and civilizations.

England skipper Mike Smith leaves legacy of fairness and grace

By Harsh Thakor*  Mike Smith defied conventions to create a new aura in cricket, epitomising unselfishness as few cricketers ever did. M.J.K. Smith, or Michael John Knight Smith, an accomplished batsman and highly popular captain of England in the mid-1960s, passed away on May 17th at the age of 92. His exploits on the cricket field and his personality will remain etched in the memory of lovers of the game.