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Apr 15-30, 1993
Cover Story
In 20 years, Chipko has acquired many facets, primarily as a conservation endeavour by the poor, a struggle for local control of natural resources and an effort by women to protect their environment. Chipko influenced the world, but have its local objectives been met? Author toured the districts of Garhwal and Kumaon and met the people behind the Chipko and those whose lives it has touched. He traceds the origins and the spread of Chipko and assesses its contributions, its discord and its standing today. In the Crosscurrents section five chipko observers, some of whom have been linked with the movement, present their views and a Chipko heroin, Gayatri Devi recounts the hard days.
News
Various reasons are being put forward to explain why India refused further World Bank assistance for the controversial Sardar Sarovar project.
Ten persons were killed in March by toxic gas from untreated effluents discharged by Century Rayon's Thane plant. The state pollution control board wants to shut the plant down, but is encountering opposition from the management and the union.
A section of India's farmers emphatically supported the Dunkel Draft, saying it contains just what they have been demanding for years.
India was the first country in the world to make environmental audits mandatory, hoping it would encourage industry to shift from pollution control to process efficiency
In the post-monsoon months of September and October, the Ganga often rises to flood vast tracts of border land in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. As the flood waters recede, they leave behind new islands, which frequently become a subject of violent dispute.
Leading scientists state unequivocally that favouritism and not talent attracts grants and promotions in Indian research institute.
Interview
REACHING Doongri, a picturesque village perched 1,750 m above sea level in the Pindar valley in Chamoli district, is a daunting task. The nearest bus stand is at Narayan Bagad,...
Science & Technology
Latest satellite observations provide an answer to the long-standing query: What is the source of cosmic rays -- high energy radiations -- that are received on earth?
Scientists are relying on the emperor penguins to find out the state of sea resources in the inhospitable Antarctic region.
Computers are poised to make it possible for people to speak to each other in their own languages.
The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is more frequent among children in the West than in Asia. Researchers say a difference in child-care practices may be the cause.
A new, non-toxic variety of kesari dal is being field-tested in different parts of the country by IARI scientists.
The manner in which marijuana and heroin affect the brain can provide useful clues to developing more effective painkillers.
Analysis
In 20 years, Chipko has acquired many facets, primarily as a conservation endeavour by the poor, a struggle for local control of natural resources and an effort by women to protect their environment. Chipko influenced the world, but have its local objectives been met? Author toured the districts of Garhwal and Kumaon and met the people behind the Chipko and those whose lives it has touched. He traceds the origins and the spread of Chipko and assesses its contributions, its discord and its standing today. In the Crosscurrents section five chipko observers, some of whom have been linked with the movement, present their views and a Chipko heroin, Gayatri Devi recounts the hard days.
Special Report
Wood-based firms want to convert forest areas to their own use for raw material. In doing so, they ignore the fate of millions of rural poor, who are dependent on forest lands.
The Fortnight
The US envoy to the UN has indicated Washington may tone down its opposition to steps taken to reduce emission of greenhouse gases.
The proposed energy tax has run into heavy weather in Europe, despite strong backing from Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands.
A plan to restrict import of bananas from Latin American countries is being opposed tooth and nail by the Germans.
In the wake of a spate of accidents at a leading chemical manufacturer, German authorities are reviewing safety procedures in the industry.
Crosscurrent
A look at the achievements and failures of a movement that began spontaneously in the Garhwal region two decades ago to protect trees from human rapacity.
Grassroots
Jagaran, a voluntary body is seeking to re-establish traditional herbal medicines in an impoverished tribal area in Udayapur district.
Helped by a grassroots organisation, the fishing village of Thumba near Thiruvananthapuram is successfully creating artificial reefs to increase their fish catch substantially.
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