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The Millet Mission: Why India Put Shree Anna Back on the Global Menu
India declared 2023 the International Year of Millets and put Shree Anna on the global menu. This article examines the mission and…
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Ken-Betwa River Link: How India’s First River-Interlinking Project Works, and Why It’s Controversial
The Ken-Betwa link will move water from Madhya Pradesh to drought-hit Bundelkhand via a 221-km canal. How it works, and why ecologists…
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Agniveer Scheme Explained: How India’s Military Recruitment Changed
The Agniveer scheme replaced long-service military recruitment with four-year terms. This explainer covers how it works and the concerns it raised.
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India’s Groundwater Crisis: What the Water Census Reveals, and How Atal Bhujal Responds
India pumps more groundwater than any other nation, and water tables are falling fast. What the water census reveals, and how Atal…
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How DRDO Works: The Labs Behind India’s Missiles and Fighter Jets
DRDO's labs built the missiles, jets and radars behind India's military power. This article explains how the organisation works and its key…
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Desalination in India: Can Seawater Solve Chennai’s Water Problem?
Chennai runs two large seawater desalination plants, with more capacity coming. Can turning seawater into drinking water solve the city's water crisis?
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Civil Defence in India: Sirens, Blackouts, and How Mock Drills Work
Civil Defence volunteers, sirens and blackout drills form India's wartime preparedness backbone. This explainer covers how the system works and mock drills.
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Smart Cities Mission Explained: What 100 Cities Built, and What They Didn’t
The Smart Cities Mission spent Rs 48,000 crore across 100 cities. What they built, from command centres to plazas, and what they…
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NCC Explained: Inside India’s Largest Uniformed Youth Organisation
The NCC, with 14 lakh cadets, is India's largest uniformed youth organisation. This article explores its training, camps, and the discipline it…
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Dholera: Inside India’s First Greenfield Smart City in Gujarat
Dholera in Gujarat is India's first greenfield smart city, planned over 920 sq km with a semiconductor hub. Inside the city built…