Kerala Floods Archives

Kerala’s Fishermen, the Unsung Superheroes of a National Disaster

Perhaps the most enduring image from the Kerala floods is of a fisherman selflessly kneeling to help victims climb aboard inflatable boats. It’s true. Some superheroes don’t wear capes.

Jackie Thakkar June 4, 2016

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Slow Burn: Why India Should Be Very Afraid of Australia’s Bushfires

Apart from their common love for cricket, there are some pretty disturbing parallels between India and Australia. Political as well as public denial of climate change in both countries means a climate disaster like the Australian bushfires could easily happen in India.

Deepak Gopalakrishnan June 2, 2016