NEWS
Jain Irrigation to buy out Israeli partner in NaanDanJain
JISL will buy out 50 per cent stake of local partner in irrigation solutions company.
Everest Group makes major expansion, consolidation plans
The Group aims to expand production capacity and enter new export markets.

India-born scientist wins global award for water technology

Now, a cheap way to make clean drinking water for everyone

World Bank's water privatisation unsafe for development: CIC

Thirsty Gurgaon seen drowning in own excreta, warns CSE

Global research initiative to tackle water, food crises launched

Eating the last drop: Asian diets challenge water security

World Water Forum: Leaders vow to provide water to vulnerable

Interviews
India is an attractive market for Singapore-based firms
SIWW MD Maurice Neo says there has been an overwhelming response to India Business Forum since its inception and this year’s SIWW will be co-located with World Cities Summit and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore.
Guest Coloumns
PPP models for irrigation projects – Why and why not?
In many cases, PPP in irrigation has been opposed on fears of non-payment by farmers leading to them losing land. But, if they fail to pay, a payment mechanism also needs to be provided to private sector.
Jodie Foster & Matt Damon: It's Personal
This Mother's Day, Jodie Foster and Matt Damon challenge you to transform the life of another mom. A simple action on your part has a huge impact.
Foreign consortium to build mega desal plant in Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at the signing of the MoU for Asia's largest desalinisation plant near Dahej.
IWMI wins Stockholm Water Prize for 2012
Sri Lanka-based IWMI is named 2012 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate. Director General Colin Chartres speaks upon the announcement.
Israel, India to tie up for water projects
The Israeli Government is reported to be exploring a possible partnership with a Gujarat-based company in the field of water management.
Dwindling water supply in India spurs call for reforms
India has more than 17% of world’s population, but only 4% of its renewable water resources and 2.6% of land area. The nation is reportedly the largest user of groundwater, with 14 of its 20 river basins considered water-stressed.
Virtual water: An introduction
The world’s water supply is finite, while its population is ever-growing. Finding better ways to protect and manage this limited resource is a constant challenge. On the consumer level, there has been an increased awareness of ways to reduce water use at home.
Now, US-based company to mine asteroids for water, minerals
Planetary Resources, Inc plans to mine Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs) for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals.
Will conflicts over water scarcity shape South Asia’s future?
Climate change, rapid population growth and urbanization are placing intense pressure on South Asia’s most precious resource: water.
Water in India and the “Curse of Democracy”
Noted environmental scientist and political commentator Asit Biswas says India’s democracy makes managing water nearly impossible.