Indian coal hub juggles need for jobs with hope for greener future
A coal-rich district in eastern India is working on green energy transition plan even as new mines open and coal production rises
Cholera tragedy in Indian village sheds light on power debts
Village councils fail to pay bills as new water connections increase energy usage, but cash-strapped power companies need the revenue to ensure a steady electricity supply
Mining firms blow cold on India's plan to dig deep for coal
Reopening shuttered underground coal mines is a key pillar of India's plan to boost its energy security, but few firms show interest due to poor technology and safety risks
Mumbai turns to Twitter for help mapping India's monsoon floods
Climate researchers in India's financial capital hope real-time social media posts can help them boost the city's flood response
India must colour coal cash green for mining hubs to survive
Mining regions that lean on coal for revenue will be severely hit if work on a post-coal economy starts now, says new research, calling for more spending on renewable energy
As heat cuts power in India's 'coal capital', locals seek fair energy share
In one of India's largest coal-producing states, locals say the lack of power is unfair on their state, whose coal reserves light up big cities and power the nation's industries
Bollywood sex worker biopic resonates in India's brothels
For many sex workers in Mumbai's Kamathipura red-light district and across India, movie hit and Netflix release 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' has struck a chord as they fight for their rights
Mumbai heatwave leaves fewer fish in the sea for women sellers
As the ocean warms and India's weather becomes more extreme, shrinking fish catches are sparking calls for aid and insurance for all workers across the industry
India's first social plan for closed coal hubs aims for 'honourable' lives
The government plan, backed by the World Bank, will support new employment and basic services in parts of India where coal mining is on the decline
India solar park sparks desire for school, as girls dream of green jobs
Teenagers living near Bhadla solar plant want better access to education, so they can find jobs in India’s new green economy rather than staying at home or herding animals