Stephin Thomas

In last 5 years, 580 elephants died across India, nearly 3 in 4 from electrocution as farmers protect crops with electric fences. In a Chhattisgarh forest division alone, 33 elephants died this way since 2000, the highest in the state. @stephiiin reports: indiaspend.com/governance/no-…

In 2023, Manwari Bareth's husband went to collect mahua seeds near their village in #Chhattisgarh. An #elephant followed him. "Around 9 a.m., they found his body. His chest and shoulder crushed." 135 people have died this way in one division since 2000: indiaspend.com/governance/no-…

In last 5 years, 580 elephants died across India, nearly 3 in 4 from electrocution as farmers protect crops with electric fences. In a Chhattisgarh forest division alone, 33 #elephants died this way since 2000, the highest in the state. @stephiiin reports: indiaspend.com/governance/no-…

"If you think of this work as a source of livelihood, it is impossible." Chhattisgarh's Hathi Mitra Dal volunteers earn Rs 10,000/month, have no insurance, get little sleep as they track her movements & work with communities to prevent conflict indiaspend.com/governance/no-…

In 2023, Manwari Bareth's husband went to collect mahua seeds near their village in Chhattisgarh. An elephant followed him. "Around 9 a.m., they found his body. His chest and shoulder crushed." 135 people have died this way in one division since 2000: indiaspend.com/governance/no-…

Shrinking forests and fragmented habitats are pushing elephants into villages in Chhattisgarh. The Gautami Dal herd now roams Dharamjaigarh year-round, instead of returning to Odisha. @stephiiin reports: #HumanElephantConflict #WildlifeConservation indiaspend.com/governance/no-…

In #Chhattisgarh, human-elephant conflicts are rising as shrinking forests push #elephants towards habitations. @stephiiin reports on the state’s Hathi Mitra Dal volunteers who track herds & alert villages to prevent tragedies indiaspend.com/governance/no-…

यातायात निर्देशिका DDA द्वारा नाला रोड पर I&FC ड्रेन के साथ भगवान महावीर मार्ग से द्वारकाधीश चौक, रोहिणी के बीच सीवर लाइन बिछाने का कार्य किया जा रहा है। कार्य अवधि के दौरान यातायात प्रभावित रहेगा। समय: 09.02.2026 – 11.03.2026 📍 संभावित प्रभावित मार्ग -नाला रोड (I&FC ड्रेन के साथ) भगवान महावीर मार्ग ↔️ द्वारकाधीश चौक, रोहिणी -के.एन.के. मार्ग -भगवान महावीर मार्ग से नाला रोड को जोड़ने वाला मार्ग 📍 वैकल्पिक मार्ग -बहादुर शाह मार्ग (पंसाली चौक) – बवाना रोड (महादेव चौक, सेंट जेवियर्स स्कूल) – के.एन.के. मार्ग एवं विपरीत दिशा 📍 जन सलाह -यात्रा पहले से योजना बनाकर करें, अतिरिक्त समय रखें -प्रभावित मार्गों से बचें, संभव हो तो सार्वजनिक परिवहन का उपयोग करें 📍यातयात पुलिस के निर्देशों का पालन करें #DPTrafficAdvisory

Pune’s river once healed him — now he’s singing to save it. Musician Swapnil Thakur is protesting the ₹4,727 crore Pune Riverfront Project, which citizens say will destroy the Mula–Mutha’s natural flow. 🎥 Watch, latest video story by @stephiiin : Why Pune’s River Is Crying youtu.be/lBSvWQFGPVs?si… via @YouTube

Back home in Chhattisgarh, the place I grew up in. Open to explore stories from here as an independent journalist. I’m focusing on environment, health, education, and agriculture. I am open to collaborations and always happy to connect. #Journalism #Chhattisgarh #onground

Whenever the Delhi pollution worsens, car users in the city have this thought in their minds: will the govt bring back the odd-even rule this year? Since the launch, it has only been implemented thrice. Do you know why? Read my latest: citizenmatters.in/delhis-air-pol…

Why people in Delhi are relying more towards private vehicles? Why public transport is not an option for many? I explore these issues in my recent report. Read here: citizenmatters.in/delhi-air-qual…

Gasping for breath, Delhiites still opt for personal vehicles. Why? citizenmatters.in/delhi-air-qual… Vehicles are one of the top two pollutants in Delhi. Yet adoption of public transport remains abysmally low even as air quality plummets. @stephiiin

Public Health vs Faith: Lessons from #hathras Many, esp. marginalized communities, turn to faith-based healers. Can we bridge the gap & improve access to quality care? healthonair.in/ground-reports… Thanks for insightful comments @netshrink, Prof V Sujatha, & @LovingVaccines

Delhi experienced a severe heatwave. Amid the scorching summer, we stepped out to document the experiences of outstation patients who travel to Delhi in search of affordable and quality healthcare. Click here for full report by @stephiiin youtu.be/SpyWD9tNtU8?si…

The devastating heatwave engulfing India continues to intensify, with temperatures soaring to a record-breaking 48° Celsius in Barmer, Rajasthan. #healthonair #heatwaves #scorchingheat @Somi_Das @Hizoyahussain @Dabberlocks @stephiiin healthonair.in/analysis/india…

AAP supporters praise Mohalla Clinics for serving local communities without disrupting income. But are these clinics properly functioning for the citizens? We look into the ground realities of AAP's flagship health model. @stephiiin @ZISHANanjum7 youtube.com/watch?v=6BhTGJ…

Did a video story on Mohalla Clinics in Delhi. Please watch.

healthonair.in/ground-reports… Nikshay Mitra: India’s volunteer-driven TB food aid program suffers from weak community mobilization, inconsistent supply, lack of local leadership. Click the link to read the Ground report by @stephiiin