Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Land Tenancy and Reforms Act 1972 helps protect the state’s small agriculturists; viewing it as an impediment to Himachal’s progress is not convincing enough

India must accept that the white gold that propels its textile sector exacts a hidden, permanent cost from those who cultivate it

Decades of unsustainable water use, rapid urban growth, and climate pressures have led to the crisis