The book might have begun as a conversation with Western perceptions of when and where environmentalism originated, but Guha asserted that he isn’t xenophobic.
Bahuguna was admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh on 8 May after he tested positive for Covid. The environmentalist was best known as the leader of the Chipko Movement.
Whether to protect the elephant corridor in Dehradun, or Gurgaon residents walking to save the Aravallis, urban Chipkos are the new-age environmental warriors.
Until now, units operating even in recognised industrial areas needed a separate factory licence. The move is expected to especially give a boost to small and medium enterprises.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
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