Introduction: The Contradiction of Gurgaon This is Gurgaon — India’s so-called “Millennium City.” Within just an hour of heavy rain, the city that boasts of glass towers, luxury apartments, and international companies comes to a standstill. Roads flood like rivers, potholes open up, traffic snarls stretch endlessly, and electricity cuts disrupt daily life. Read full […]
JOSHIMATH’S SINKING- WARNING FOR HIMALAYAN TOWNS?
Summary: Joshimath is situated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, popularly known for its ancient pilgrimage sites but recently is in the news due to the land subsidence linked to its unplanned construction, drastic road widening and hydropower projects that have ignored multiple warnings. Joshimath has always been at risk due to the fact that it […]
LANDSLIDES IN HIMALAYAN REGIONS-SIGN TOWARDS CLIMATE CHANGE?
The Himalayan regions of India such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand and Jammu Kashmir are likely to suffer landslides during monsoons. Resulting in causing loss to human life and infrastructure. Himachal Pradesh has been witnessing many severe landslides in recent time. The question here arises that are these landslides in Himalayan regions-Sign towards Climate Change? Read […]