Forty five year old Keshubhai of Manibeli has come to symbolise not only all that is wrong with state power, but also the Narmada Bachao Andolan's campaign against civil rights violations by the Maharashtra government. His hut, the first that would have b
THERE are few words in the English language as evocative as population. Most tongues would wag it as something uncontrollable. It also evokes the notion of pressure, of human flotsam spilling over
Narmada Maiya (Mother Narmada) is a curious mix of reportage, diary, report, and analysis on the much-debated Narmada Valley dam project. Originally written in Marathi in 1990, it has now been
This book is a collection of papers from the inaugural conference of the International Society for Ecological Economics held in 1990 in Washington. The society defines ecological economics as the
Two video films portray the extremes to which humans go in dealing with other life forms to satisfy their needs.
Which schoolchild looks forward to a class in geography where the exciting topic of stars and constellations is reduced to dull discussions, books and a plastic globe? It was perhaps with this in
Arthur Dunkel's legacy of proposals on patent, science and investment laws continues to be perceived differently. Even in individual countries, there are differences of opinion acceptance, moderation and strong opposition. Supporters contend scepticis
ECONOMIC historians writing on India have usually focussed on two crucial sectors -- agriculture and industry -- and left out of their purview forestry, which provides crucial inputs to both these
Physical Review, which began in 1893 as a monthly journal of indifferent repute, has evolved into a standard for the international physics community.
AFTER struggling for eight long years against the massive Narmada dam, the people of the valley are still caught between the devil and the deep blue sea -- in this case, the threat of submergence on
The US President reiterates that the one world, one environment theme is the only way to protect the planet.
THE 73RD Constitution Amendment, yet to be ratified by the requisite number of state governments, holds within it the potential for a passive revolution in the Indian countryside. For not only does
Researchers probing parasitism among birds say the hosts are cleverer than those living at their expense. The great reed warbler, for example, accepts cuckoo eggs only to avoid mistakenly throwing out its own eggs.
The present land tenure laws do not encourage the conservation of agricultural land and lead to fallow patches, as is evident from the condition of a typical watershed.
Everyone these days is aware of the phenomenon of global warming, even if they find it difficult to distinguish between stratospheric ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect. Global Warming: The
Classroom 2000 is a promising teaching experiment, which, if extended, could revolutionise science education in Indian villages. Meanwhile, Quest, DD's favourite science quiz, perks up.
Medfly Madness, made by BBC, focusses on what happens when saving a multibillion fruit and vegetable industry takes precedence over the health of human beings.
With rural disposable incomes outstripping urban ones, there is a lot of scope for the expansion of the rural market base.
WITH HUGE reductions in aid already under way and further cuts to follow soon, transfer of resources remains the most contentious issue in international relations, says International Development Research Centre IDRC chief Keith Bezanson. Bezanson spoke
IT WAS absurd of Maurice Strong, secretary-general of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), to have billed last year's conference, popularly known as the Earth Summit, as "the
