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Bindu Gopal Rao
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Bindu Gopal Rao is a freelance writer and photographer based in Bengaluru. With a key passion for anything to do with the environment, her interests include bird watching and looking for local and unusual angles in all destinations.

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Editors' Pick
September 23, 2023
Why Millets Matter for India and the environment
topic: Food Security
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
Taking motivation from India, the UN has declared 2023 the International Year of Millets.
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September 09, 2023
International River Day: Counting India's conservation successes
topic: Conservation
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
The rivers of India, essential for the country's ecosystem, are suffering from severe pollution.
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August 26, 2023
India must urgently step up its reforestation efforts
topic: Deforestation
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
The alarming rise of deforestation in India is worsening climate change and causing visible consequences.
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August 13, 2023
Will India turn the tide on its e-waste crisis?
topic: Pollution
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
Recent innovations and policy breakthroughs on toxic e-waste disposal seem promising, but questions regarding implementation linger.
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July 28, 2023
India battles the wrath of this year's Monsoon
topic: Climate Change
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
The Monsoon is adding to this gruelling summer, having hit India; this time, the Northern part of the country has borne the brunt of the rains.
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July 14, 2023
The solution to India's microplastics problem is implementation
topic: Pollution
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
Global concern mounts as microplastics infiltrate food and products, emphasising the need for consistent regulation and swift action.
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July 01, 2023
As India's population soars, human rights must be protected
topic: Human Rights
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
India's population has reached 1.4 billion people. More humans mean more human rights.
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Editors' Pick
June 18, 2023
How India is harnessing wind energy
topic: Renewables
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
In an effort to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, India is increasing its generation of renewable energies.
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June 04, 2023
The fight against child labour in India
topic: Child rights
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
Millions of children in India are employed as child labourers, demanding better regulation from the Indian government.
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Editors' Pick
May 19, 2023
Protecting Sri Lanka's endangered turtle species
topic: Conservation
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
Sea turtles play an important role in maintaining the health of oceans. These organizations are working to protect them from extinction.
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Editors' Pick
May 03, 2023
World Press Freedom: The cost of truth in India
topic: Freedom of Expression
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
India continues to slide on the Press Freedom Index as journalists are arrested, harassed or killed.
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Editors' Pick
April 22, 2023
Earth Day: India rallies behind Green Supply Chains
topic: Sustainable Development
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
India makes strides in Earth Day's 'Invest in the Future' campaign by setting up green supply chains.
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April 04, 2023
Saving The Great Indian Bustard
topic: Conservation
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
The Great Indian Bustard is the largest flying bird and stands on the brink of extinction.
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March 25, 2023
Beyond forests: protecting India's buffer zones
topic: Conservation
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
The need to protect buffer areas that border national parks and wildlife sanctuaries can be achieved through community-led conservation.
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Editors' Pick
March 10, 2023
Sand mining is causing an ecological crisis in India
topic: Nature
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
Illegal sand mining is burgeoning across India to fuel the needs of the real estate sector, overlooking its negative impact on the environment.
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February 24, 2023
Recognising the Siddi people of India
topic: Indigenous people
editor: Bindu Gopal Rao
India's Siddi people, of African descent, challenge racism and discrimination while maintaining their heritage.
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