Water Troubles
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India’s 269 thermal power plants aren’t just polluting air – they’re also guzzling away water
The only way to cut down on the sector’s massive water needs is to switch to greener energy.
Rishika Pardikar, IndiaSpend.com
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In poll-bound Telangana, clean water is still a pipe dream in many villages despite grand projects
The Rs 437.91-billion Mission Bhagiratha aims to provide safe drinking water to all but is dogged by gaps in implementation, murmurs of corruption.
Meena Menon
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As catch reduces, should nations close the high seas to fishing?
The radical idea could increase fish catch and revenue and improve climate resilience of coastal nations. But will it be on the menu of the United Nations?
Owen Gaffney
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Centre wants to transfer surplus water from Godavari river to Cauvery to help Tamil Nadu
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the central government would bear 90% of the cost, and the state only 10%.
Scroll Staff
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How the wealthy and powerful have blocked Sindh’s water from reaching its poor masses
Despite having the best water infrastructure in Pakistan, Sindh has shockingly high poverty and malnutrition levels.
Mustafa Talpur
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Villages along the India-Nepal border are fighting over water from the Pandai river
Each side stakes its claim over the little water available.
Shawahiq Siddiqui
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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A 96-year-old's long fight to protect the Tamil Nadu river at the heart of row over Coke and Pepsi
The beverage giants are just a small part of the problem, says Kulasekaran 'thatha'.
Sandhya Ravishankar
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Tamil Nadu declared a drought-hit state
Chief Minister O Panneerselvam announced a number of measures to mitigate the water shortage, in addition to concessions for farmers.
Scroll Staff
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Karnataka seeks Rs 4,702 crore from Centre as relief fund for ‘worst drought in 15 years’
Of the 176 taluks in the state, 139 had been hit by acute water scarcity, said the memorandum that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah submitted to Narendra Modi.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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