Urban Water Crisis
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Bengaluru: Authorities collect Rs 1.1 lakh fine in three days for misusing potable water
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has banned the use of potable water for purposes other than drinking amid the water crisis.
Scroll Staff
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Bengaluru bans use of potable water for construction, washing vehicles
The order came amid a drinking water crisis in the city caused by rising temperatures and a decrease in groundwater levels.
Scroll Staff
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As Bengaluru floods again, here’s why it is important to map the flow of water through cities
A City Water Balance of all flows in the urban water system is a good starting point to understand the paradox of flooded streets and dry borewells.
Muhil Nesi
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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In charts: Water is more expensive for the poor than the rich – a new report calculates by how much
The report looks at water affordability in 15 cities, two of them in India.
Nithya Subramanian
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In maps: How Chennai grew over its lakes
The location of the IT corridor, between valuable ecological areas, has raised the risk of drought and flooding.
Teja Malladi & Kaavya Kumar
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Mumbai: Water levels in lakes dip, civic body says supply to last till July
The BMC has started to use the reserve stock to provide water to citizens.
Scroll Staff
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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‘We can change the world’: Actor Leonardo DiCaprio shares post on Chennai water crisis
The Oscar-winning star shared a post from BBC News with a picture of a dried-up well in the city surrounded by women with empty pots.
Scroll Staff
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Chennai’s water crisis is hurting everyone – from women filling pots to city’s ‘bachelors mansions’
These affordable guest houses have raised their rents sharply and have stopped taking in new tenants.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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As lakes dry up, Chennai will stop receiving water from its three main sources by June
The authorities are looking to tap fast-depleting groundwater to make up some of the shortfall.
S Senthalir
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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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Bengaluru is fast running out of groundwater – and it is doing little to rectify the situation
If current practices do not improve significantly, the city will be faced with Day Zero before long, according to the World Resources Institute India.
Sahana Ghosh
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Counting down to ‘Day Zero’: Like Cape Town, many Indian cities are fast running out of water
The gap between demand for water and its supply is estimated to touch 50% by 2030.
Mohammad Faiz Alam
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History shows that it was nature that helped Bangalore grow – and now the city is destroying it
What transformed this centuries-long, strong relationship between people and nature?
Harini Nagendra, The Conversation
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa