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Heat and Debt: Climate Change and Poverty in Rural South Asia

Sandeep Kandikuppa — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:53:00 +0900

The weather-related struggles faced by informal workers of India are intimately linked to the debt crisis that has long been brewing in the countryside.

The Securitization of Punjab’s Political Economy Crisis

Mahika Khosla — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 22:46:00 +0900

Over a month after Amritpal Singh’s arrest, the root causes of tensions in Punjab remain largely ignored by New Delhi.

1 Year Since Landmark Victory, Indian Farmers Plan to Revive Stir

Snigdhendu Bhattacharya — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:30:00 +0900

The farmers’ organization that forced the Modi government to its biggest retreat has started hitting the streets, alleging broken promises.

Where Do India’s Farmers Go From Here?

Sandeep Kandikuppa and Pallavi Gupta — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 01:41:00 +0900

Why did the anti-farm law movement succeed where so many others have failed? And what goals will the farmers’ movement pursue next?

India’s Farmers Renew Protests, Challenging Modi Government

Rishi Lekhi — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:05:00 +0900

The farmers have renewed their protests with calls for a nationwide strike on the anniversary of last year’s controversial legislation's passage.

“We Are Stronger than Their Injustice”: Indian Farmers Strengthen Protest Amid COVID-19 Surge

Tarushi Aswani — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:51:00 +0900

Despite a severe COVID-19 outbreak and waning international attention, India's farmers are keeping up the fight.

India’s Top Court Suspends Implementation of New Farm Laws

Associated Press — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:54:00 +0900

The move comes after weeks of disruptive protests by Indian farmers.

India’s New Farm Laws: Reform, Resistance, and the Road to Reconciliation

Kriti Upadhyaya — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 01:11:00 +0900

The new agricultural reforms are a necessity for Indian farmers; the Modi government, however, must do more to allay their fears.

Indian Farmers’ Hidden Enemy: Disaster Capitalism

Pascale Hunt — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 22:51:00 +0900

The government’s agricultural reforms threaten food and water security as well as deepening economic inequality in India.

Farmers Protests in India: Politics Over Economics?

Milind Sathye — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:39:00 +0900

New laws around agriculture in India stand to significantly boost farmers’ incomes.

Indian Government, Farmers to Meet Again Over Highway Blockade

Associated Press — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:07:00 +0900

There was some progress in talks between the government and protesting farmers six days after the blockade began.

On Economic Reforms, Modi’s Strength Is His Weakness

Mohamed Zeeshan — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:40:00 +0900

To revive its economy, India needs more democracy, not less.

Unfazed Indian Farmers Continue Protest Against New Laws

Associated Press — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 21:05:00 +0900

In September, India passed new laws that some farmers term unfair and against their interests.

India’s Second Plague: Locusts

Neeta Lal — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:01:00 +0900

Already hard-hit by the coronavirus, India’s farmers are also battling a massive invasion of locusts.

India Elections 2019: Where Are Farmers in Gujarat’s Growth Model?

Vishal Arora and Dev Desai — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:59:00 +0900

Those in rural areas complain they have been left behind during Gujarat's era of growth.

Farmers’ Anger Descends on Delhi

Avinash Giri — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 01:05:00 +0900

More than 100,000 farmers from across India gathered in Delhi to demand action toward their plight.

Devinder Sharma on India's Agriculture Crisis

Avinash Giri & Shristi Sinha — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 01:46:00 +0900

The world's economic growth model is killing Indian farmers, says agricultural expert Devinder Sharma.

Gujarat Elections: A Warning for the BJP

K.S. Venkatachalam — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 23:47:00 +0900

Is the election result in the Indian state of Gujarat a sign of things to come?

How India's States Boost Israel Relations

Tridivesh Singh Maini — Thu, 25 May 2017 23:44:00 +0900

Indian states are playing an increasing role in relations with Israel.

India-Israel Ties: Not Just About Defense

Tridivesh Singh Maini — Fri, 05 May 2017 22:42:00 +0900

India's blooming relationship with Israel also encompasses trade, agriculture, technology, and tourism.

India's Thirsty Crops Are Draining the Country Dry

Moin Qazi — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 00:08:00 +0900

An emphasis on water-intensive crops like sugarcane and rice is depleting India's groundwater.

India's Bitter Seeds: The Plight of Small Farmers

Moin Qazi — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:54:00 +0900

India's small farmers are increasingly indebted and marginalized.

A Blueprint for India-Australia Collaboration

Mohamed Zeeshan — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 23:22:00 +0900

Beyond geopolitics, the two countries have the potential to work together in a number of areas.

India’s Dangerous Food Subsidies

Dan Pearson — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 04:07:00 +0900

India's agricultural subsidies are threatening its own food security, while harming farmers worldwide.

Can India’s Agriculture Sector be Saved?

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 17:55:17 +0900

Venture capitalist Mark Kahn shares some thoughts on how to fix India’s struggling agricultural sector.