Panchayat ponds can be managed well with strong local, democratic processes, a study in Palakkad shows
Freshwater bodies play a crucial role in water provisioning, especially for the poor, in many rural areas of India. Increasing pressures from market forces,...
Effective grey water management shows its reuse potential in rural Punjab-Haryana, but challenges exist
While the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission initiatives have greatly enhanced rural life, with functional household tap connections installed, they have also...
Kolis – the guardians of Mumbai’s shores and fishing heritage want their voices heard
Mumbai’s original fishing community, the Kolis, have sustained the city’s coastline for centuries. But as urban expansion and corporate fishing encroach on their waters,...
Women in remote Jharkhand villages now have a business, thanks to solar power and support
In a remote village in Gumla, Jharkhand, a transformation began with the arrival of solar power. Tired of the unreliable electricity supply from the...
Solimar Systems to sponsor Inkjet Summit 2025
Solimar Systems, a leading provider of workflow software solutions for print production and digital communications, announced its commitment to the printing industry as a...
Using AI, gamification to engage readers, and how
As AI continues to evolve, news organisations are rethinking their roles and exploring new ways to engage younger audiences. At the Indian Printers Summit,...
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Water conservation a low priority for Indians today, but once we were leaders in harvesting water
A large majority of people have not understood what rainwater harvesting is, said Sekhar Raghavan, director, Rain Centre. “India was one of the leaders...
Unheard stories – understanding the world of a special child’s mother
There is a lot of difference between a normal child and a special child – a lot of planning is required for a special...
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