Geographies in Depth
Here's why Indians are at high risk from extreme heat
320 million people in India are at risk of extreme heat as they lack cooling equipment. The India Cooling Action Plan and Heat Action Plan hope to help.
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'Now or never': Why we need to do more to save schools' 'lost generation'
Millions of children have dropped out of school during the pandemic and many more are at risk of disappearing from the education system, experts warn.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Men in UK and U.S. are growing less comfortable with women leaders
A new study shows that in both countries attitudes have changed in the last year.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Women leaders driven offline and out of work by social media abuse
Two years after the global #MeToo movement began, online abuse of women has now pushed some out of public life.
Geographies in Depth
'Water women' quench thirst of central India's parched villages
India's rural women are taking the lead in restoring water infrastructure to help their families deal with worsening water stress as a result of drought.
Geographies in Depth
In India, restricted access to water could damage your marriage prospects
Across rural Bundelkhand, parents are dismissing marriage proposals for their daughters, as water shortages leave local men hard-up and their wives facing a harsh life.
Education and Skills
Indian schools are starting to teach students about same-sex relationships
Authorities in the western state of Maharashtra have revised the syllabus for class 11 students, who are aged about 16, to include same-sex relationships and marriage,
Nature and Biodiversity
Deep-sea mining will cause irreversible damage to the oceans, Greenpeace warns
The ocean floor is scattered with vast beds of minerals key to making modern gadgets from smartphones to solar panels.
Geographies in Depth
This Indian teenager has launched a petition to demand government action on climate change
Inspired by climate activist Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old Aman Sharma launched a petition after noticing that every year was getting hotter, drier, thirstier and more polluted.
Education and Skills
The Taj Mahal has opened a breastfeeding room, the first Indian monument to do so
Public breastfeeding still carries a social stigma in India where mothers are expected to be covered head-to-toe.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Life after death: Sherpa widows eye Everest to fight taboo
Nima Doma Sherpa and Furdiki Sherpa are two Nepali Sherpa women who hope to conquer Mount Everest next month in an attempt to fight taboo and social stigma.
Nature and Biodiversity
Women in India are tackling the rural energy crisis with solar power
Meet the 2,500 women of India who are creating a brighter future for themselves and their country using solar-powered flashlights.
Geographies in Depth
India's first women-run train station is proving a huge success
Gandhi Nagar railway station became India's only major terminal where only women are employed in February.
Geographies in Depth
India cheers first woman wrestler to win gold at Asian Games
India swelled with pride on Tuesday after Vinesh Phogat became the country's first woman wrestler to win gold at the Asian Games, with congratulations pouring in from her family, politici...
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
India's first female SWAT team has won its first case - to exist
The 36 women underwent 15 months of rigorous training in weapons handling, counter-terrorism and Krav Maga before joining the SWAT team.