The Trees of Our Land

Indians have long held a close respect for the rhythm of nature, working in close consort with the environment. But recent big-ticket government projects have ignored ecological concerns, threatening India’s rich biodiversity and causing severe damage to forest lands. By Vipin Labroo

The Redesign of New Delhi’s Central Vista, and the Colonial Stripes of Narendra Modi

Just as the British piggy-backed on Mughal greatness for their legitimacy, Modi is now trying to fashion imperial greatness of his own, seeking to leave his mark all over the New Delhi. Maitri Dore writes about the undemocratic and neo-colonial inspirations behind the Central Vista’s proposed redesign.