Groundwater: Pressing problems and future prospects
As India grows to be the largest consumer of groundwater, a paper titled ‘Overview of Groundwater in India analyses the situation in the country.
Using a handpump to extract groundwater (Source: Wikipedia)
The abandoned waters of the Red Fort 'baoli'
A unique 'baoli' older than the fort itself where two staircases from two sides meet at a central pool, lies locked up and inaccessible even to visitors.
Red Fort: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, hides an unusual L shaped 'baoli' in its midst.
More than 90% of Bangalore's lakes are polluted or encroached
A study by IISc on the city's water bodies argues that poor governance, lack of a sense of belonging, and poor implementation of regulatory norms has caused this situation.
Rachenahalli Lake in Bengaluru (Source: Sumetee Pahwa Gajjar)
One river, two names and a 14-year-long dispute
Goa and Karnataka have been fighting over the Mhadei since 2002. How does this affect the extensive cooperation expected from the states for the interlinking plan?
The serene Mandovi is the focus of a bitter dispute between Karnataka and Goa
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