Oct 2006

Space tech can make a difference in a grim water scenario.

The popular adage "Water water everywhere but not a drop to drink" truly reflects the impending serious water crisis facing India and many other nations across the world. In spite of the alarm raised by scientists in the Rio and UNISPACE - III World Summits and the warning from the World Water Commission, the world community is yet to evolve a global water vision for efficient management of available precious water resources in the world.

The Brahmaputra feud with China is but a small challenge.

Whisky is for drinking, water is for fighting over. Mark Twain once said. At the start of the 21st centurv his gloonw view on the water side of the equation has been getting endorsements from an impressive—if unlikely—cast of characters. The CIA, Pricewaterhouse Coopers and, Britain's Ministry of Defence have all raised the spectre of fu'ure 'wa'er wars.'

There is a mass market needed, argues a former planner

Low production of systems led to increase in production cost.
For government buildings to install the svstems
Solar power has the potential to play a pivotal role in ensuring the country's energy security if there is a right mix of policy initiatives, including a shift from the emphasis on promoting it in the rural and remote areas to the urban rich and middle class.

The inveterate journalist maps what went wrong with Bangalore.

Hard-headed business starts to see green values are not soft.

Indian business is realising that green buildings may offer much more than a fashionable environ-friendly tag.