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In-house experts: the barefoot hydrogeologists of the Himalayan regions
Posted on 05 Jun, 2014 03:46 PMThe fourteen women and three men were rapt as Pan-'da' explained the intricacies of Himalayan geology. Every now and then, a question would be asked. Pan-'da' would then create an impromptu geological model using a notebook or a whiteboard eraser to explain the concepts. This was essential because the audience had no prior background in geology. Only some of them were even literate.
![Pan Singh explains the use of a clinometer](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/panda_clinometer_0.jpg?itok=kGRm94FB)
Invitation for a course on 'Sustainable Urban Water Management', Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
Posted on 05 Jun, 2014 01:18 PMIncreasing urbanization in India has led to soaring freshwater demands and has hence resulted in large amounts of wastewater generation. This water crisis is mainly a consequence of the current water management regime which focuses on centralized water management. We need to implement sustainable and affordable decentralised water management practices to contain this crisis.
![Rainwater harvesting in Goa University](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/rwh_4.jpg?itok=naBT9dxq)
Applications open for Water Science Governance Programme, TERI University, New Delhi
Posted on 05 Jun, 2014 12:23 AMGet More information about the course on Water Science and Governance
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![Water management](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/mgmt.jpg?itok=D622erIM)
Opening for "Director (Water and Sanitation)", TARU Leading Edge Private Limited, New Delhi
Posted on 04 Jun, 2014 06:12 PMThe Position: The Director- Water and Sanitation- will be based in the company's Gurgaon office.
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Women water managers of Chopriali
Posted on 04 Jun, 2014 01:21 PM"We did everything ourselves", said the ebuillent Bhuvaneshwari Devi. "We took the cement up, carried the sand, everything! And we even told them where to place the tank"! She went on to narrate how the women's group of which she is a member, taught the men of the village that siting a tank in the stream will place it in danger of being washed away.
![The tanks and canals that form the supply system](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/chopriali_lead.jpg?itok=jD7a-c7D)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Terrace gardens
Posted on 04 Jun, 2014 06:03 AMThe most popular questions related to terrace gardening are listed here. Browse through it and be on your way to setting up the perfect terrace garden.
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![Terrace gardens](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/dsc_0008_0.jpg?itok=RAej9l0R)
Ecologists don't buy new Ganga rejuvenation plan
Posted on 04 Jun, 2014 05:42 AMTrue to the promises made during election campaigning, Narendra Modi, India's 15th Prime Minister announced measures to clean up the Ganga as soon as he assumed office. A new Ministry in charge of river issues has been created.
![Ganga at Varanasi (Source: Patrick Barry)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/kedar_ghat_in_varanasi.jpg?itok=-1X5CKoV)
Himachal prone to Uttarakhand-like flash floods
Posted on 02 Jun, 2014 04:24 PMScientists say Himachal prone to Uttarakhand-like flash floods
![Glacier lake in HP (Source: Ankit Solanki)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/suraj_tal.jpg?itok=1IfF0com)
Ganga rejuvenation priority for new Water Ministry
Posted on 02 Jun, 2014 02:21 PMNew Water Ministry headed by Uma Bharti prioritizes Ganga rejuvenation
![Ganga at Haridwar (Source: Barry Silver)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/ganga_dashara_at_haridwar.jpg?itok=UwDRP9uT)
What is your water footprint?
Posted on 31 May, 2014 12:11 PM“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” ― Benjamin Franklin
![Global water footprint](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/4306320940_e7399c7708.jpg?itok=ApwccBL4)