Archive

Uttarakhand’s Migration Woes

 
/ August 5, 2010

The state has very high rate of migration: 25%. It also has 58% unemployment rate

‘Gharats’: Vanishing Water Mills

 
/ July 20, 2010

‘Gharats’ or water flour mills run on a stream’s kinetic energy to turn the shaft of the grinding mill.

Special Athletes, Special Glory

 
/ July 14, 2010

“Let me win, if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” –Motto, International Special Olympics

Horse Carts Lose Race

 
/ July 5, 2010

Recent efforts to modernize transport services throughout Allalahabad might force out the city’s traditional horse rickshaws.

Forest Tribes Lose Rights

 
/ June 18, 2010

Goa’s Velip tribal people are battling the Forest Department for the right to use their ancestral lands.

Climate Change Steals Greenery

 
/ June 16, 2010

Uttarakhand’s rich natural environment and thriving tourism sector are threatened by the dangerous effects of climate change.

Water So Close So Far

 
/ June 15, 2010

The water supply to Tanegapoul village in Manipur has been cut off for over fifteen years.

No Rain No Grain

 
/ June 14, 2010

Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian Economy.