Not Worth the Fast LifeHow Modern Progress Defined by Speed, Efficiency Is Killing the Planet — And Us “[Alternatives] don’t valorize simplicity – they valorize health, time, community, land, these are all slow." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Let Me Tell You a StoryUrban Villages of India Are Being Erased by Development. How Can We Preserve Their Histories? Stories from those at the periphery of cities are at risk of disappearing forever, if not recorded and archived for posterity. By Ekta Chauhan
In the Name of ProgressLakshadweep Govt Goes Ahead With Ecotourism Projects Despite ‘Grave’ Ecological Concerns The proposed 'Maldives-like beaches' and 370 villas will destroy and permanently modify large areas of the ecosystems, experts say. By Saumya Kalia
(Non)EssentialWhy Delhi’s Central Vista Project Has Sparked Debate About Development, Heritage The redevelopment is taking place during the pandemic at a significant economic cost -- uprooting heritage and forest cover in the process. By Saumya Kalia
To Protect The CommonsTell Me More: Talking Land Protection and Forest Rights With Kumar Sambhav "Shortcuts that brush off human rights seem good on paper, but the eventual conflict both hurts worker's employment and indefinitely blocks companies' investments." By Aditi Murti
Sustained FightGoa Rail Expansion Will Destroy the “Fragile Ecosystem” in Western Ghats, SC Panel Says The central government cleared the industrial projects last year despite concerns of damaging biodiversity hotspots. By Saumya Kalia
Crossed WiresStress, Anxiety, Depression During Pregnancy Can Affect Fetal Brain Development: Study Researchers are calling for more mental health support for pregnant women amid the anxiety of the global pandemic. By Devrupa Rakshit
Right To SpeechDisadvantaged Children More Likely to Have Language Problems Than Those With More Privilege Not addressing language development issues early could reduce opportunities and continue the cycle of poverty. By Aditi Murti
In Other WordsHow Multilingual People Use Several Languages All at Once People who speak more than one language fluently seem to have all languages active at all times, whether they are consciously being used or not. By Rajvi Desai
Byte SizedKids’ Brains Absorb 1.5 MB of Data Just to Master a Native Language That's not even a decent pen drive, but it's bigger than you think. By Liesl Goecker
Brain DrainSevere Bullying Alters Adolescents’ Brain Structures, Reveals A New Study The changes might increase their risk for anxiety, depression. By Anubhuti Matta
Watchful EyeParents of Kids With Autism, ADHD, Should Watch for Red Flags in Siblings, Experts Suggest The chances of a sibling also having ADHD, autism are low, but higher than the average. By Anubhuti Matta
Skill BuildingWhat Is Executive Functioning in Children? Only one of the strongest predictors of academic success. By Anubhuti Matta
Two's CompanyEven Infants Learn Better When a Friend Is Around Especially when it comes to educational screen time. By Angelina Shah
Speak Up SonThe More a Baby Babbles, the Better Reader They’ll Be Conversely, less babbling may indicate learning disabilities. By Angelina Shah
It's OK If You Can'tBreastfeeding May Not Be the Be‑All, End‑All of Babies’ Healthy Development But understanding kids' nutritional needs is. By Angelina Shah
Simon SaysBabies Can Tell the Difference Between Bullies and Leaders If only they could vote. By Angelina Shah
Something FishyBenefits of Omega‑3s During Pregnancy Last Through the First Six Years of Kids’ Lives Another reason to keep popping those prenatal pills. By The Swaddle Team