June 6, 2026
The Iran war has led to many unintended consequences. The US and Israeli airstrikes have left more than three thousand Iranians dead and many more injured. In addition, the bombings have caused extensive economic damage.… Read More
May 24, 2026
If Arthashastra’s system is accepted on its own terms, it represents the earliest documented, state-administered rainfall measurement system in the entire recorded human history.… Read More
May 8, 2026
In recent years, China has made remarkable progress in embedding ecological civilization effectively into its development planning.… Read More
May 3, 2026
World leaders in the sector, such as Singapore, have leakage rates that are 75% lower than in England and Wales.… Read More
April 6, 2026
Progress on SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) remains dangerously off track despite significant investments and technological efforts. Ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, this framework provides a strategic blueprint to shift from fragmented commitments toward systemic, transformative action.… Read More
February 6, 2026
Summary of paper published in the International Journal of Water Resources Development.… Read More
October 23, 2025
Both China and India have thousands of years of experience on how to manage water to reduce the impacts of serious floods and droughts. Empires have fallen in both countries when the Kings have failed to manage water properly. Here, Asit Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada discuss how China has overtaken India as the world’s biggest builder of dams, and the importance of dams to both country’s futures.… Read More
October 4, 2025
China and India embarked on big dam construction at about the same time. But China is a leader in hydropower today, with an installed capacity 10 times that of India… Read More
While China’s economic miracle is well-known, what is less recognized is its remarkable advance in many scientific and technological fields, especially in renewable energy, since 2000.… Read More
May 23, 2025
Human knowledge had doubled every century until about 1900. Doubling time reduced to 25 years by the end of World War II and 13 months by 2010. By 2035, it may double every 12 hours.… Read More