The editor of a new book that lays out alternative futures for India discusses India, democracy and development with a noted journalist.chicu posted 6 years 5 months ago
Along with protesting against dams, the ACT leaders are leading by example and showing people of Sikkim more constructive ways to live.chicu posted 6 years 5 months ago
In a rare show of solidarity, the panchayat leaders of Dzongu have formed a group, Save Dzongu, that cuts across political differences to save their river.chicu posted 6 years 6 months ago
Veteran journalist P. Sainath says we are living in a time of inequality--of wealth, water and income--driven by policies. Shouldn’t we be more angry about this?chicu posted 6 years 11 months ago
Next Diwali, you will have the option of buying a bottle of water for Rs 65 lakh. Here are some other ways you can spend that money.chicu posted 6 years 11 months ago
While large projects offered more bang for India's buck at the time of independence, the idea hasn't evolved over time affecting the sustainability of natural resources.chicu posted 7 years 1 month ago
Unless industries clean up their act and authorities take it up seriously, Baddi’s water will continue to be polluted causing hardship to its residents.chicu posted 7 years 2 months ago
Nobody is clear about the need for a dam in Renuka valley. Despite this, the people of the valley are being displaced without adequate compensation.chicu posted 7 years 2 months ago
In a two-part series, we look at the health of rivers across India. Here's a comprehensive assessment of the condition of rivers in the south and the west.chicu posted 7 years 4 months ago
In a two-part series, we look at the health of rivers across India. Here’s a comprehensive assessment of the rivers of the north and the east.chicu posted 7 years 4 months ago
Sexism is as glaring in development sector as it is in any other professional field. Feminist activist Nandini Rao says both causes cannot be mutually exclusive for the development to be holistic.chicu posted 7 years 7 months ago
Though natural disasters and destruction of rivers are major concerns of the people of Uttarakhand, they fail to move the contesting parties.chicu posted 7 years 8 months ago
Assembly elections will be conducted in Goa on February 4. What do the contesting parties say about managing its waters?chicu posted 7 years 8 months ago
Renuka lake is a Ramsar site but also has a temple near it which makes it a battle site of conflicting interests. Is a solution possible?chicu posted 7 years 9 months ago
Pristine Tso Moriri attracts hundreds of visitors, both winged and biped. Today, it is the human visitors that threaten the survival of this Ramsar wetland.chicu posted 7 years 11 months ago
Compliance with environmental laws has been a matter between the company and the government. It is changing with a group of people urging communities to participate in the process.chicu posted 7 years 11 months ago