Category: Priyanka Saurabh

Small-scale farmers who implement low-carbon and deforestation-free practices are well-positioned to benefit from carbon markets. Carbon markets provide an important tool to compensate or incentivize farmers who provide critical ecosystem services, such as sequestering greenhouse gases or using sustainable farming practices. Beyond carbon sequestration, agroforestry under carbon finance projects increases soil fertility, improves water retention,…

It is this sanctity that gives news a special place in society. But the phenomenon of fake news targets the core values of news, serving the personal interests of anti-social elements, rumor mongers, or the high and mighty who push their agenda under the guise of news. And when fake news gets digital wings, it…

Modern digital platforms often favor parties with big budgets by giving their ads more visibility, tilting the campaign in favor of richer political entities, thereby reducing electoral fairness. Social media platforms can amplify divisive content, which can polarise political views and promote a more fragmented and hostile electoral environment, which can minimize constructive debate. To…

Granting statehood and autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir provides both opportunities and challenges. By ensuring a phased, inclusive approach that emphasizes security, governance, and economic development, India can promote long-term peace and stability in the region. This balanced strategy can empower local communities, enhance democratic governance, and more closely integrate Jammu and Kashmir with national…

There is little evidence that the death penalty stops sexual crimes, but there is often an official response to such crimes demanding more stringent laws. It is the responsibility of every government to ensure that laws are effectively enforced and police work without bias to prevent and punish sexual assaults, saying that “rape is a…