"Let the rivers be, and they won't harm you"
The hill states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have once again been hit by the nature’s fury. According to the latest report, more than 150 people have died and between 60,000 and 70,000 are still stranded in various parts of the region. ...more
Political parties get it all wrong on right to information
June 3, 2013 turned out to be very similar to July 8, 2002. How and why? On June 3, 2013, the central information commission (CIC) announced a decision that “held that AICC/INC, BJP, CPI(M), CP...more
Till recently Tehri dam's backer, World Bank now cries for green cause!
If this is a change of heart for the World Bank, it could not have come at a better – or worse, depending on the angle from which you look at the issue– time. As hundreds are feared dea...more
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My dime to your devastation
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"Mobile platform will widen access, reach of services in rural areas"
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Wearing the sycophant's pants!
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Nature's fury might become routine: World Bank
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