archive for May, 2008

A Poor Understanding of Democracy

Published 30th May 2008 In civil & human rights, protests 0 Comments

In another ludicrous blow to free speech and civil liberties, a group of European and American tourists have been told to leave the country because of their participation in Tibet protests in Uttarakhand. From the persecution of journalist Prashant Rahi to the inhuman imprisonment of Daniel Robinson last year, local officials of the Indian and [...]

Dam build-up: Save Bhagirathi campaign gathers steam

Published 28th May 2008 In dams & displacement 0 Comments

Shishir Prashant / Dehra Dun
Business Standard, May 28, 2008, 0:10 IST
Will the Bhagirathi river lose its identity following the construction of scores of hydel projects on it?
It’s a million-dollar question haunting the Uttarakhand government in the face of mounting protests from environmentalists, who have launched the “Save Bhagirathi” campaign in different parts of the state. [...]