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Groundwater Recharge
Small MP village inspires neighbours
Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 08:31 PMThe 200 odd residents of Didakhedi, a sleepy village just 13 kms from Sehore town in Madhya Pradesh, never had adequate water. Two decades ago, most of the farming in the village was done during the monsoons. The village had no electricity and a lone diesel pump operated the shallow dug wells to irrigate some lands during the winter.
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40% of Delhi houses not connected with sewerage network: Census
Posted on 01 Dec, 2013 08:10 PM40% people in the National capital live in houses not connected to sewerage network
![No sewerage but a dirty river Source: The Hindu](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/yamuna_1.jpg?itok=PrUnMjMm)
After Phailin, Cyclone Helen hits Andhra Pradesh coast
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 02:42 PMAfter Phailin, Helen devastates Andhra coast
![Cyclone Helen hit Andhra coast Source: Wikimedia](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/helen.jpg?itok=wbZpKA0Y)
Symbolic yet neglected
Posted on 17 Nov, 2013 10:17 PMRameshwaram is well-known as one of India's most sacred places and is an important pilgrimage centre. However, what isn't well-known is the history behind the 64 teerthas (holy water bodies) in and around the island.
![The sacred teerthas at Rameshwaram](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/img_1361.jpg?itok=239nWlki)
To benefit people or to beautify places?
Posted on 03 Nov, 2013 02:13 PMThe population of Raipur has increased over the years and with it, the demand for land. Encroachment along with the unplanned construction of residential colonies, independent houses, commericial complexes and industrial structures have resulted in 93 lakes disappearing. Even the 37 lakes that are in existence are highly polluted; the water isn't fit for drinking or bathing.
![Budha Talab - the largest pond in Raipur](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/budha_talab1.jpg?itok=cVwyJ8XV)
Have zones for renewable energy: MNRE
Posted on 01 Nov, 2013 11:55 AMMinistry recommends dividing the country into renewable energy zones
![Wind energy in go green zone Source: Wikipedia](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/wind.jpg?itok=mtAP8qt5)
Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 10:54 PMRajasthan's drinking water most contaminated
![Right to safe drinking water (Source: Merck Group)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/contamination.jpg?itok=vXODFNe5)
Minor mineral, major mafia
Posted on 29 Sep, 2013 04:05 PMPahanbarri was a small village of 3000 people in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district. The 200-year old village was known for its fertile soil, thanks to being located on the banks of the Tawa, a tributary of the Narmada river. On August 1 this year, the river changed its course, broke its bank and entered the village.
![Sand mining in Dindigul, TN Source: The Hindu](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/sandmining_0.jpg?itok=47bbb9iH)
The comedy and tragedy of the Doddaballapur tanks
Posted on 26 Sep, 2013 02:08 PM1972 was the year. A massive hit, a landmark movie in Dr. Rajkumar's cinema career was realeased: Bangarada Manushya (The Golden Man).
With many melodious and meaningful songs, the theme was something close to one's heart - an urban youth returns to his ancestral village, takes up agriculture and works for the welfare of the village.
![Doddaballapur tanks](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/dodbalapur_1nl.jpg?itok=vp5Ns0Y5)
Tug of war on the Gomti
Posted on 29 Aug, 2013 02:44 PMAs temple tanks go, this one is quite beautiful. It is a rectangular masonry-lined tank, about the size of a badminton court. Brick steps lead down to the water. On one of its longer sides is a lovely old temple, shaded by mango trees. Groups of men and women sit and gossip in the coolness. Facing them is an avenue of large trees, below which sit contemplative buffaloes.
![Gomat Taal is reputedly the source of the Gomti](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/gomat_tall_lead_image.jpg?itok=_eSQPzWC)