Water is a strategic resource. So strategic, in fact, that it can trigger wars. In Water: Asia’s New Battleground, strategic analyst Brahma Chellaney looks at the defence and strategic affairs value of water and places it centre-stage in the economic development and security of Asia. The book blitz-builds the case that China holds sway over Asia’s water resources and its thirst for water could set off wars. Its seven chapters cover a large canvas — from West to Southeast Asia.

The government and anti dam activists gave ground during the first ever talks on the controversial Sardar Sarovar Project

Prompted by a financial crunch, the ministry of health is considering raising fees in medical colleges to recover costs

The Narmada Bachao Andolan has forced a reconsideration of the Sardar Sarovar Project. But with Gujarat opposed to any review and support for NBA eroding, the talks may turn out to be the calm between storms

As confusion reigns over how municipal water in three Agra localities was contaminated, self appointed social workers are trying to exploit the tragedy.