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 …

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

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

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

Iran cuts water supply to Tehran amid ‘historic shortage’

Many other countries in the region are facing acute water crisis

Gujarat passes groundwater bill

The legislation makes it mandatory for farmers to get licence for extracting water

Gujarat passes groundwater bill

The legislation makes it mandatory for farmers to get licence for extracting water

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