A monsoon after two droughts
In a year of severe drought, India witnessed one of its worst floods
The world needs more toilets – but not ones that flush
The invention of the flush toilet was probably one of the most unsustainable innovations in human history
In Parliament on August 12, 2016
Here is a round-up of debates on environmental and developmental issues that took place on the final day of the Parliament (Monsoon) Session
Scientists seek clues to properties of water
A molecular theory is being put forward to explain why water behaves the way it does, but proof still eludes the researchers.
Water of life
The natives of Banni in Gujarat have developed a unique rainwater From highly technique from highly saline ground water
The last lesson
There is a need to learn from the rainwater harvesting drive that has been carried out in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
Anytime is ad time
Companies rely on advertising to convince people to buy things they don't need. They also use advertising to salve their easily hurt egos. Four …
By hook, crook or vision
Profits and a cleaner environment can sometimes complement each other. But Indian companies are still mired in poison. They must now look for a …
The escape route
Punjab, which accounts for only 1.5 per cent of the total geographical area of the country, cannot continue producing for the whole country. It …
Cancer-struck
Incidence of cancer and other diseases have increased. But callous officials prefer to call it a 'coincidence'
Punjab: end of the revolution ?
Cost of production has spiralled, but the rate of increase in production has not shown a similar trend. Ecological and social costs, meanwhile, …
Flush, but don't forget
Now ISO standard for water footprint
ISO 14046 will not only determine water wastage but suggest ways to reduce it
In Court
An urban puzzle
India’s population and cities are set to double by 2030. Can it cope with the pressures?
Science and Technology - Briefs
Is the joyride over ?
There was fear in the 1960s. Would India continue to wait for food imports to feed itself? The scientific community came up with an answer that …
Tinsukia’s poor domestic wastewater management paints situation of looming water crisis across Assam
Around 97% of the domestic wastewater is untreated, discharged to the environment
Only 21% live storage left in country's 91 reservoirs, reveals CWC report
Thirteen reservoirs have less than 20 per cent storage with respect to last year
Gujarat passes groundwater bill
The legislation makes it mandatory for farmers to get licence for extracting water
Major rivers in Africa ran drier than usual in 2021, finds WMO
Water storage levels in river basins up in Africa, decreased in other continents
Water action plan at COP27 gives hope to drought-ravaged Africa
Aims at fostering political efforts in establishing pan-African water hubs
Ganga drowns in endless consultations
Water resources ministry arranges yet another meeting to discuss Ganga cleaning
Two new Bollywood films and a message
Contemporary Hindi films get real, hitch-hike to success
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