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August 1, 2024
Weed wars: The hidden costs of herbicide use in rice
Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
July 15, 2024
Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation
Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology, founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, tamper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India.
An AI generated image, highlighting water shortage and use of tankers to provide water but water being wasted when available (Image Source: Praharsh Patel)
May 8, 2024
Ecosystem-based approach to water management: Key to Karnataka’s water future
What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau?
An ecosystem based approach to water management (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 18, 2024
Collaborative approaches to water governance in Indus, the Ganga and the Brahmaputra basin
As the demand for water from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region is expected to rise due to population growth, the impacts of temperature increases, and development requirements, researchers emphasise the urgent need to enhance scientific collaboration and rejuvenate existing treaties and governance structures.
Rivers of destiny (Image: Vikramjit Kakati/Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED)
April 7, 2024
Exploring smart irrigation: Drip and sprinkler systems
Advancements in smart irrigation: IoT integration for sustainable agriculture
Enhancing efficiency through sprinkler irrigation (Image: Rawpixel; CC0 License)
April 4, 2024
Water in agriculture: Navigating the nexus of efficiency, innovation, and collaboration
Tackling India's water crisis: A blueprint for agricultural water efficiency
Women working in the field in India (Image: IWMI Flickr/Hamish John Appleby; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
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Indore among the cleanest cities in India
Storms in India: Science and survival
Invite for an anti coke protest & yatra, Uttarakhand Nadi Bachao Andolan, Charba, Uttarakhand
A week long yatra through Uttarakhand marking an anti coke protest by the people affected the most
Posted on 12 Jun, 2013 06:57 PM

Organisers

Uttarakhand Nadi Bachao Andolan

Venue

Charba village, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Background

An anti coke protest and a week long yatra is being organised by the concerned citizens and social activists, against the proposed take over of their land, forest and groundwater by the Coca Cola company.
Anti coke protest in Uttarakhand
Krishna river saves Chennai
Krishna river saves Chennai, rain halts life in Bangalore and doctors rescue the Yamuna are the highlights of this week’s news.
Sabita Kaushal
Posted on 10 Jun, 2013 02:30 PM

Kerala welcomes the monsoons!

The monsoons finally hit Kerala on June 1, bringing respite for the drought-ridden southern state. Things are looking up this year with an expected 98% of rainfall in the state.
Monsoon hits Kerala
Step into the Chand Bawdi, an architectural wonder in Rajasthan
Chand Bawdi, an ancient well in Rajasthan is a testimony to the ingenuity and grit of the desert people. They realized the worth of every drop of water and built themselves a magnificent water source.
Sabita Kaushal
Posted on 09 Jun, 2013 12:14 PM

A stepwell or ‘bawdi’ or ‘baori’, is exactly what the name suggests – a well with steps that lead down to the water. About 1000 years ago, a 13-storey deep water reservoir boasting 3500 steps was built to ensure that people in the arid Abhaneri region of Rajasthan had a dependable water source.
Chand bawdi, an ancient stepwell in Rajasthan
Book review - ‘Conserving resources in the Himalayas’
The Himalayas, rich in natural resources is now under stress due to overuse. These 21 essays contain information about conservation efforts made in the region, especially Uttarakand.
Kaushal Kumar Sharma
S.K. Bandooni
V.S. Negi
Posted on 09 Jun, 2013 07:29 AM

Uttarakhand is blessed with an immense amount of natural resources such as forests, wildlife and water, but if you are looking for some research-based information that quantifies, classifies and organizes this information, there isn’t much out there.
A man tries to beat out a wildfire in pine forest
International Conference- Political Economy of Water: A Social Work Response, College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai
An attempt to examine specific nuances of water scarcity and develop viable socialwork intervention strategies based on the experiences of successful intervention models
Posted on 08 Jun, 2013 12:48 PM

Organiser

College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, lndia
College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan
Delhi’s ground water hits rock bottom
Too many people, too much pollution and too little water – that's Delhi’s water supply situation in a nutshell.
Deepika Nayyar
Posted on 20 May, 2013 12:40 PM

Green pastures and meadows, tall trees, lakes, wells and the river…those are my memories of Delhi. It wasn’t too long ago that one woke up early to the sounds of lawns being watered, children running off to school and people walking in the parks. A flurry of activity but quite different from what it is today.
A baoli (step well) in ruins
Call for participation- Digital Photo Contest on 'Water and Life', ICIMOD , June 5, 2013
A photo contest on the theme of ‘Water and Life' celebrates ICIMOD's 30th anniversary. It also coincides with the United Nation’s International Year of Water Cooperation 2013.
Posted on 12 May, 2013 11:56 AM

Call for entries- FICCI Water Awards, New Delhi, August 6, 2013
An initiative to identify and recognise efforts undertaken to promote water conservation amongst various users
Posted on 11 May, 2013 01:30 PM

Arghyam invites applications for the post of Project Officer - Advocacy
Arghyam is looking to hire a Project Officer- Advocacy, to work with the diverse teams in the organisation and also execute the advocacy team’s annual plan
Posted on 07 May, 2013 02:49 PM

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Training on basic & advanced analysis using SPSS
Excella Orbit, a division of Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., announces the training programme on Basic and Advanced Analysis using SPSS
Posted on 06 Apr, 2013 12:49 PM

Excella Orbit, a division of Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., announces the training programme on Basic and Advanced Analysis using SPSS to be held at following cities; June 23 - 26, 2009 - Chennai, July 15 - 18, 2009 - Mumbai, July 28 - 31, 2009 - Hyderabad, August 10 - 13, 2009 - New Delhi. The aim of the programme is to enable participants to Input data into SPSS, select appropriate data analysis techniques, perform requisite analyses using SPSS, interpret the data output for various decision- making needs and present output to specific users in user friendly manner.

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