Nihar Gokhale

Given the tragicomic story of cheetahs in India, I resorted to writing a satirical play. Shri Pavan the cheetah is sued before a special tribunal for repeated encroachment of nearby forests. Then CBI files case against his lawyer. A true story, almost 😅 themorningcontext.com/chaos/the-sent…

Are there any journalists on my timeline, based in #Delhi, who can MC (be the quizmaster) for a quiz on Sunday? Better yet if you're into quizzing yourself. Please do RT for reach.

@IMSahilBhalla @somyalakhani @sruthijith @shukla_akshata @vikramshah1991 batao?

@somyalakhani @sruthijith @shukla_akshata @nihargokhale please to RT. if you know someone personally, even better!

@Ankur_pali Caption: The author is an award winning investigative journalist and editor, and if you troll him he will find you

Just changing the profile pic!

How much do we know of India’s queer history? #REWINDINGPRIDE is our new initiative to shed light on queer events and stories from our past that continue to influence our present and the future. We aim to post one snippet of India’s #queerhistory every weekend. #lgbtqiaindia

Story #2 tomorrow.

Lok Sabha passes coastal aquaculture authority (amendment) bill 2023. The amendment completely removes all restrictions within CRZ in the name of ease of doing business. Big blow to coastal ecosystems already ravaged by aquaculture’s dirty business. Only going to get worse 😞😞

In an uncanny similarity with the forest conservation amendment bill, the Govt has proposed to significantly ease coastal regulations (CRZ) for the seafood industry. themorningcontext.com/chaos/now-a-bi…

India’s shrimp exports crossed $5 billion last fiscal, more than the export of basmati rice. A new bill—which has escaped attention so far—aims to ease environmental regulations along India's coastline. It reads like the industry's PR. By @nihargokhale themorningcontext.com/chaos/now-a-bi…

Adding industrial seafood units to India’s battered coastline is an added burden. A new bill aims to ease environmental regulations for this sector. The final beneficiary will be some fast-food joint in the US, writes @nihargokhale in The Crucial Years themorningcontext.com/chaos/now-a-bi…

Another bill that paves the way for environmental exploitation in the name of ease of doing business Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill will ease environmental rules for seafood producers @nihargokhale @MorningContext themorningcontext.com/chaos/now-a-bi…

@aruna_sekhar They would’ve probably passed the same law

Passed without a single no. The opposition walkout makes its grandstanding on forest rights seem incredibly hollow.

Why should environment reporters suffer alone, watch the Rajya Sabha discussion on forest conservation amendments live. sansadtv.nic.in/live-tv

Many countries across the world have tasted success with landslide forecast systems. But a late start and inadequate funds have hobbled the efforts of Indian scientists. My story. themorningcontext.com/chaos/why-indi…

Last September, NTPC, India's biggest coal-based power producer, took over a bankrupt power plant in Madhya Pradesh and is reviving it. Interestingly, many climate analysts say this is good for the planet. @write2azman explains why themorningcontext.com/business/dying…

After nine months and three delays, there is still no clear visibility on when @MCXIndialtd, India’s largest commodities bourse, will migrate to a new trading platform. For instance, this happened in June: ⬇️

Amid commotion & protests over #ManipurViolence, the JPC report on contentious #forest conservation amendment bill 2023 was tabled yesterday. The Committee has approved all amendments but 201 page report shows widespread opposition to the bill. Read: hindustantimes.com/india-news/par…

I couldn't agree more. The moment waters recede we will go back to DEVELOPMENT. We have perfected the art of sleeping at the wheel. @nihargokhale writes in this week's edition of The Crucial Years newsletter. @MorningContext themorningcontext.com/chaos/delhi-fl…

'When floods are in progress, everyone is quick to point towards climate change. Yet, when the waters have subsided and it comes to long-term planning to adapt to the changing climate, we fall short.' By @nihargokhale   themorningcontext.com/chaos/delhi-fl…

In which @nihargokhale details how we’ve become champions of tokenism. When Delhi was flooded there was hue and cry about climate change but that’s long forgotten. So were earlier warnings of Delhi being in danger of floods and planning which got junked. themorningcontext.com/chaos/delhi-fl…

Began reporting for @pulitzercenter and @MorningContext . Will bring news from far away lands 🌻 #ClimateChange #Adaptation #Economy #Forests #land

India’s ambition to turn waste into natural gas has got a new push in recent months, including a $150 million credit guarantee in international climate finance. Will biogas plants be a common sight in India? By @write2azman themorningcontext.com/chaos/whats-st…