Dismantling environmental laws, endangering India

India loses 333 acres of prime forest every day. Instead of working to conserve India's forests and water resources, the environment minister has set up a committee to 'dismantle' the five key laws......

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.' IMAGE: The Ganges in Varanasi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Swami's 100-day fast highlights battle to save Ganga

The Ganga agitation and the question of preserving the Himalayan ecology has become a deadly cocktail of politics and religion. Behind the scene, of course, at play are powerful business interests.......

'What is better than dying for Gangaji?'

'Two have already sacrificed their lives.''How many more shall need to sacrifice before the government listens?''Four, five or six? They are ready, waiting.'After Ganga campaigner G D Agrawal's......