Environment/Animal Rights
Sixth Schedule, statehood and tourism: A volcano lurks beneath the cold desert of Ladakh
Ladakh’s history, and strong cultural and self-governance aspirations remained a thorn in the side of the state of J&K. Devolution into a Union territory has worsened the feeling of neglect and dominance among Ladakhis. In a border region with a fraught ecology, will the Indian government pay heed before this explosive mix bursts into flames?