BHARAT DOGRA

An Author and Journalist Writing on Development, Environment, Human Rights and Society

bharat dogra

Bharat Dogra is a freelance journalist, author, researcher, activist, all combined into one. He has written for 50 years mainly on peace, environment protection and justice issues, writings widely used by educational programs and social movements.

  • Received 18 prestigious journalism awards and several fellowships
  • Around ten thousand articles and 400 books/booklets written in Hindi and English have been published, plus several poems and songs, short stories and novellas, broadcasts on prime time radio, taught development journalism
  • Helped several social movements
  • Served in senior honorary positions in campaigns for right for information, shelters for homeless persons, support for social activists; currently Honorary Convener - Campaign to Protect Earth NOW
  • Aim in life - contribute in a humble way to creating a world based on justice, peace and environment protection

Curriculum Vitae

Read Article: My 50 Years as an Independent Writer

Published English Articles in 2010

  1. Power of Perseverence - The Statesman, 5.1.10
  2. Lessons from Copenhagen - The Statesman, 7.1.10
  3. Chipko Lives On - Civil Society, Jan 2010
  4. Wealth and Happiness-I - The Most Comfortable Can also be the Most Depressed - The Statesman, 15.1.10
  5. Wealth and Happiness-II - Excessive Consumerism and Consumption Must Be Reduced - The Statesman, 16.1.10
  6. The Homeless on Winter Nights - The Tribune, 19.1.10
  7. Homeless, Hungry and Abused - The Statesman, 21.1.10
  8. Ten Percent of the Homeless are Women (Q and A) - The Times of India, 22.1.10
  9. Encouraging Role of Women Representatives - Panchayat Raj Update, January 2010
  10. Cold and Homeless - The Economic Times, 27.1.10
  11. False Claims on Farm Output - The Statesman, 29.1.10
  12. GM Crops Not Safe - Garhwal Post, January 30.
  13. Jawaharlal Nehru's Development Vision Has Been Misunderstood - Mainstream, January 29-February 4
  14. Panchayat Raj Update, February
  15. Coastal Fisherfolk Face Livelihood threat - One India One People, February 2010
  16. Why Delay Reforms in Drug Industry? - The Statesman, 9.2.10
  17. Alternative Agricultural Policy in the Specific Context of Climate Change - Mainstream, February 12-18, 2010
  18. SEZ - The controversy - Souvenir on Peace and Social Harmony
  19. Gandhi's Message to Our Troubled World - Souvenir on Peace and Social Harmony
  20. The Threat from GM Crops - The Statesman, March 5
  21. Women's War against Liquor - The Statesman, March 3
  22. Price Hurt Poor in Delhi - Civil Society, March (with Reena Mehta)
  23. Learning from Haiti - Civil Society, March
  24. Pradhans from Weaker Sections Speak Out - Panchayat Raj Update, March
  25. Landing Tribals in Deep Distress - The Statesman, March 23
  26. Reaping Rich Benefits - Report on Women Organic Farmers of Gorakhpur - Grassroots, March 15
  27. Merchants of Deceit - The Statesman, 26.3.10
  28. Biological Warfare and Genetic Engineering - Mainstream, March 26-April 1, 2010
  29. NEREGA Workers Union Exposing Corruption - Panchayat Raj Update, April
  30. Hidden Dangers of GE Crops - One India One People, April
  31. The Havoc of GM crops - Civil Society, April
  32. Leaving the Path of Violence Social Activists Should a Wide Unity of Peaceful Movements - Mainstream, April 9-15
  33. False Image in the Public Mind - The Statesman, April 11
  34. Canker at the Top - Statesman, April 12 (Edit Page)
  35. Cut Consumption, Be Happy - The Tribune, April 15
  36. Climate Change and Justice - Mainstream, April 16
  37. Stories from the Ravines - The Statesman, April 16
  38. Protect Dam Workers - Economic and Political Weekly, April 10
  39. Exclating Violence Can Lead to Imposition of Emergency - Mainstream, April 23-29
  40. Rural Women Eager for Change - Panchayat Raj Update, May
  41. Disha's Vision for Tribals - Civil Society, May
  42. Activists Hit Out at Food Law Draft - Civil Society, May
  43. Lessons from Fires in Cities - The Tribune, May 7
  44. Save 'Socialism' and 'Revolution' from Narrow Minded Approach - Mainstream
  45. Hydel Power without Dams! - The Tribune, May 12
  46. What is Violence? What is Non-violence? - Mainstream, May 8
  47. How Useful is Genetic Engineering - The Tribune, 26.5.10
  48. For Employment as Sure as Sunrise - The Statesman, 30.5.10
  49. Contribution to Feduction of GHG Emission by Grassroots Struggles - Mainstream, May 28-June 30
  50. Canada Fuels Global Warming - The Tribune, May 31
  51. We'll Expose NREGA Irregularities for Better Implementation of Law - The Times of India, May 31
  52. For Better Implementation of NREGA - One India One People, June
  53. Mighty Village Women - Civil Society, June 2010 (with Reena Mehta)
  54. Farmers vs. Climate - Civil Society, June 2010
  55. Development Model Needs to Change - The Statesman, June 10
  56. Top Priority Needed for Gas Victims - The Statesman, June 17
  57. Women Farmers Lead the Way - Grassroots, June
  58. Don't Break Village Unity - Panchayat Raj Update, June 2010
  59. How Serious Are Extiction Warnings? - The Statesman, July 2
  60. Panchayats and Right to Information - Panchayat Raj Update
  61. Why Are Multinational Companies so Keen to Push Hazardous GM/GE Crops - Mainstream
  62. The Big Games Can Still Benefit the Poor - The Statesman, July 23
  63. Women Power at the Grassroots - One India One People, August 2010
  64. Destiny of the Tribals - The Statesman, August 18
  65. Public Hearing Exposes Injustice to Dalit, Adivasi and Weaker Section Panchayat Representatives - Panchayat Raj Update
  66. Two Million People Will Be Affected by Uttarakhand Dams - The Times of India, August 16
  67. Living with Floods - The Statesman, 25.8.2010
  68. Illegality of Vedanta's Niyamgiri Mining Project Is Well Established - Mainstream, August 27-September 2, 2010
  69. Why the Monotorium on Bt. Brinjal Should Continue - Mainstream, September 3-9, 2010
  70. Systemic Reform to Root Out Corruption Still Needed - The Times of India, 13.9.10
  71. Wider Role Needed for Peace Movements - The Statesman, 17.9.10
  72. Why Nuclear Companies Are Coming to India - Mainstream, September 10-16, 2010
  73. Public Hearings Expose Weakness of Panchayat Raj - One India One People, October
  74. Whistle-Blowers Bill Needs to be Strengthened - The Times of India, 13.10.10
  75. Local Talent Can Solve Rural Problems - The Statesman, 19.10.10
  76. How Billions of Rupees Have Been Snatched from Workers - Mainstream, October 8-14
  77. Taking Solar Energy to Remote Villages - Mainstream, October 22-28, 2010
  78. Workshops Emphasise Reform of Panchayati Raj - Panchayat Raj Update, October
  79. Creators Exploited - Public Hearing on Workers - Grassroots, October 10
  80. A Movement Having the Potential to Benefit Millions of Poorest People - Mainstream, October 29-November 5
  81. Voice of Small Farmers - Civil Society, November
  82. Distorted Policies on Milk - The Statesman, 9.11.10
  83. Please Don't Use Mahatma Gandhi's Name While Promoting Weapons Sales, Mainstream, November 19-25
  84. Night Schooling Bring Hope - Grassroots, November 10
  85. Furious Floods - The Dangers of Dams and Embankments - The Statesman, November 19.
  86. How Common Wealth Games Can Help the Poor - Mainstream, July 25
  87. What UP Panchayats Want - Civil Society, December 2010
  88. Panchayats and Renewable Energy - Panchayat Raj Update, November 2010
  89. Renewable Energy Sources Can Meet Rural Needs - One India One People, December
  90. Why Is an Alternative Political Party Needed and What Will Be Its Essentials? - Mainstream, December 3-9, 2010
  91. Comprehensive Plan Needed For Helping the Homeless - Mainstream, December 10-16, 2010
  92. Growing Potential of Renewable Energy - The Statesman, 14.12.10.
  93. When Democracy Wins in Rural India - The Statesman, 24.12.10
  94. Rajasthan Movement Deserves Wide Support - Mainstream, October 22-28, 2010
  95. Destructive Face of Nuclear Attacks - Mainstream, December 10-16, 2010
  96. Panchayat Raj Update, December