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WATER SCARCITY IN CHINA
In 2002, China began building the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to carry Yangtze water north; it now reportedly serves 185 million people, but displaced at least 330,000- Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: ‘Stop leaving and you will arrive. Stop searching and you will see. Stop running away and you will be found’ - Ancient philosopher’s timeless wisdom on why we attract our deepest desires when we stop chasing them
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- India may negotiate Iran-backed oil corridors as Hormuz recovery looks distant: Moody’sIndia and other nations will seek energy supplies through direct talks. A full return to pre-conflict shipping levels through the Strait of...17 May, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
- Most world heritage sites at risk of drought or flooding: UNAlmost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural ...01 Jul, 2025, 02.38 PM IST
- Gaurav Gogoi urges Centre to take up China's dam projectCongress demanded that the government address China's plan to build a mega dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo river near the border, emphasizing th...12 Feb, 2025, 12.04 AM IST
- Now China donates 1,500 tonnes of Tibet glacial water to Maldives amidst water crisisIn response to the Maldives' severe water shortage, China has donated 1,500 tonnes of drinking water sourced from glaciers in Tibet. This d...27 Mar, 2024, 06.34 PM IST
- In 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins could face water scarcity: StudyIn 2050, one-third of global river sub-basins are projected to face severe scarcity of clean water due to nitrogen pollution, new research ...07 Feb, 2024, 05.12 PM IST
- Alarmed by likelihood of Chinese 'water war', India prepares to speed up dam-building in ArunachalAccording to govt sources, a 60,000MW Chinese project on the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) planned at Medog on Arunachal Pradesh’s border co...19 Jan, 2023, 08.07 PM IST
- World needs 'greener' water policies as demand rises: United NationsAn estimated 3.6 billion people -- nearly half the global population -- live in areas where water can be scarce at least one month per year...19 Mar, 2018, 02.57 PM IST
- India has the third largest ecological footprint: ReportAfter China and USA, India has the third largest ecological footprint in the world, according to a report released.30 Sep, 2014, 05.14 PM IST
- China's wetlands shrinks by nine per cent in a decade: SurveyChina's wetlands have shrunk by nearly nine per cent in a decade according to a recent official survey.15 Jan, 2014, 02.29 PM IST
- Water scarcity: Will India be able to curb China's growing rampage to meet water needs?That water may emerge as a potential flash-point in the future is a concern that has been doing the rounds for many years now.25 Sep, 2011, 08.57 AM IST
- Water scarcity, high food costs to hit poor nationsCountries in short supply of water including China will continue to boost food imports, draining resources in some of the largest agricultu...09 Jul, 2011, 02.06 AM IST
- China plan to divert Brahmaputra sparks concern in DelhiChina is now said to be considering diverting the waters in the upper reaches towards Xinjiang.13 Jun, 2011, 04.53 AM IST
- Pepsi India touches eco watershed, first unit to achieve positive water balancePepsi has achieved positive water balance by recharging 6 billion litres and using 5.17 billion litres during 2009 with a net saving of 836...27 May, 2010, 06.34 PM IST
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