Neerja Deodhar

A Mumbai-based journalist and writer with eight years of experience in Indian newsrooms. She is a visiting faculty member at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and the School of Media and Cultural Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences

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October 20, 2025

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How birds open a window to the shared web of life—our ecosystem

Pollinators, seed dispersers, agents of natural pest management, enrichers of the human soul—avian diversity serves ecosystems in numerous ways

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October 4, 2025

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In Leh’s harsh terrain, farmer Urgain Phuntsog is a true ‘mitti ka aadmi’

To Phuntsog, agriculture represents hope for the future—and a way to feel more human

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September 17, 2025

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What it takes to breathe life into degraded farmland

A farm is more than a patch of land; she is a symphony whose melody may not be apparent to those who only see her functionally

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August 15, 2025

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Farming under the elephant’s nose: Lessons in crop choices

Being mindful of the presence of wild animals can help conserve agrobiodiversity and reduce crop loss

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July 16, 2025

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At Ammachi’s farm, the impossible can be achieved—and made profitable

After years of hard work, Kerala’s P Bhuvaneswari continues to till the land instead of merely supervising

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June 5, 2025

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Babulal Dahiya makes every grain of rice count

The Padma Shri awardee is on a mission to restore biodiversity in Indian farming

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December 6, 2024

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The capital has a superbug problem

Existing healthcare gaps fuel Delhi’s AMR crisis

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November 21, 2024

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What happens when you stop taking antibiotics midway

Irresponsible drug use is making bacteria smarter. Here's how

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