'Real farmers are not part of the Cauvery agitation'

'Ours is an unrecognised body. From politicians to the tribunal, nobody has acknowledged us. Nobody is even willing to talk to us. We have not been invited to any meeting. Even if we come out with......

Key Narmada meet on Thursday

The Narmada Control Authority (NCA) is likely to meet on Thursday in New Delhi to assess the rehabilitation status of the 25,000 families affected by the Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD) reservoir. It will......

Why the Cauvery award is flawed

The verdict by the three-member Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal headed by Justice N P Singh on February 5 fails on some crucial tests of equity, efficiency, technology and science. The award is......

The price poor people pay for huge projects

A principle adopted to ensure rehabilitation of evacuees alongside progress on projects is known for violations, says Sreelatha Menon. When construction of a dam is delayed, it leads to cost......