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Voices from the Waters calls for entries for its 8th International travelling film festival on water - Submit entries by May 30, 2013
Posted on 17 Feb, 2013 03:11 PM

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Voices from the Waters

Bangalore Film Society in collaboration with Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, Maxmueller Bhavan, Bangalore, SVARAJ, Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF), Ithaca College, USA, Christ University, Bangalore, Visthar, Charter of Human Responsibilities, Samvada, Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy, YWCA, Bangalore, Pacific Asia Resource Centre (PARC), Tokyo and Water Journeys – Campaign for Fundamental Right to Water are presenting the 8th edition of Voices from the Waters 2013.

About the festival

Voices from the Waters is conceived as a travelling film festival. The selected films after being premiered in Bangalore will be taken to educational institutions, non governmental organizations, small towns and villages across India followed by discussions. This festival has established its relevance over the last seven years and has consistently been receiving entries for the festival from countries across the world underlining the global concern for water.

Influence of anthropogenic contamination on fluoride concentration in groundwater: A study of Mulbagal town, Kolar district, Karnataka
Groundwater contamination is a serious, but relatively ignored issue in the country. This contamination occurs in either through geogenic or anthropogenic means. This paper analyses the Fluoride contamination, one such example of geogenic contamination, widely found in the Kolar district of Karnataka. Posted on 15 Feb, 2013 04:53 PM

Groundwater contamination is a serious, but relatively ignored issue in the country. This contamination occurs in either through geogenic or anthropogenic means. Fluoride contamination is one such example of geogenic contamination that is widely found in the Kolar district of Karnataka. However, the fluoride levels in the town of Mulbagal are lower than those in the surroundings. Earlier, a study was conducted on the impact of pit toilets on the groundwater in the area. The present paper investigates the presence of any link between these two phenomena.View of Mulbagal Town, Kolar District, Karnataka

Video: "80% of waste we generate everyday can be recycled": Interview with Vani Murthy, a Bangalore-based citizen activist
In a candid interview with Lakshmi, Vani Murthy speaks on solid waste management practices that we follow at home. About 4500 tons of garbage is produced daily in Bangalore, that ultimately reaches the landfill sites, contaminating soil, water and the environment.
Of the waste that we throw away daily, at least 80% is recyclable. Unfortunately, this hidden resource is lost as part of trash thrown away. Segregation at source will not only effectively reduce the burden on the overflowing landfills, but also help in pollution control.
Posted on 06 Feb, 2013 01:19 PM

Source of video: Chai with Lakshmi

Video: Practising high-density micro-organic farming on your roof top - An interview with Mallesh, Purna Organics, Bangalore
Concerned by the growing health issues, Mallesh, an IT professional started Purna Organics in Bangalore. This start up organisation offers the following services: creating awareness about organic farming, helping interested individuals and families in setting gardens in their homes and also provide routine maintenance services. The video shows how families can practise high density micro organic farming in small tubs, with adequate watering and protection from pests. Posted on 05 Feb, 2013 04:46 PM

Source of Video: Chai with Lakshmi

Punjab ranks highest in the country, in level of water pollution caused by industries - Roundup of the week’s news (January 28 - February 3, 2013)
The weekly headlines include Punjab being ranked as the worst performing state in water pollution, an analysis of the MGNREGS, the zero rejection state of the MoEF, TOI social impact awardees and decision of the apex court on the ongoing water feud between Tamil Nadu & Karnataka states. Posted on 04 Feb, 2013 05:20 PM

Water pollution by industries: Punjab ranks highest

Tamil Nadu government allocates Rs.100 crore to strengthen water resources across the state- Newsletter from 'The Resource and Information Network for the Coasts (TRINET)', February 2013
The February edition of the newsletter from 'The Resource and information networks for the coasts (TRINET)' highlights Madurai's initiative for solar power, Kerala's free technical assistance provisions along with Mumbai's new coastal zone management plan. Posted on 04 Feb, 2013 01:26 PM

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The February edition of the TRINet has the following highlights: 

The city corporation of Madurai decides to power all the parks with solar energy.