Amongst footloose workers

Reminiscences from a visit to Alang about 10 years back

Bare facts

Alang, Gujarat. This is where ships from across the world are sent to be wrecked. A shipbreaking industry has emerged as a consequence, which is …

Deep inside Chittagong's shipbreaking yards

Short circuit

On the face of it, the ambitious Sethusamudram project to bridge the east coast with the west coast of the country seems a great idea. The …

Bay in distress

A proposed shipyard threatens the rich biodiversity of a south Goa bay, but government is unmoved

Arctic rush driven by desire to control hydrocarbon deposits, shipping routes

Natural highways

The aviation sector is struggling for survival, while roadways and railways are bleeding the treasury dry. Inland navigation is economical and …

On two legs and a prayer

Walkers outnumber people using vehicles in every Indian city. But city plans have no space for pedestrians, nor do urban roads. Will town …

Desperately seeking waste

Sethusamundram project is unviable

International dump yard

Ship breaking thrives in South Asia because of weak laws

Brinksman

As Le Clemenceau bobs on the horizon, reactions in India get sharper, noisier. We've discovered occupational safety. Asbestos is used in …

On two legs and a prayer

Delivering fast

Smarter mines

Oil is slippery

Sailing with penguin power

A technology developed in the US has opened new vistas for the sea vessel industry

True to its metal

Metal foams are useful in building lighter and safer vehicles

Troubled waters

Two US ships used for carrying hazardous waste were broken in Gujarat

Destination India

Dock dangers

USS Oriskany is now a marine abode

Oil spill

Hazardous junks

Pakistan and Bangladesh are the latest targets of the shipbreaking industry

Steelborn

Thousands suffer in India's ship-breaking yards while an unconcerned government invites more ships for scrapping