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Many countries across the world have tasted success with landslide forecast systems. But a late start and inadequate funds have hobbled the efforts of Indian scientists.
Every time there’s a major landslide, the same old script plays out.
R.K. Bhandari, a pioneer of landslide studies in India, mentioned this in a piece he wrote for the Indian National Academy of Engineering a few years ago. The gist of it ran thus: Politicians mourn the loss of lives, the government announces compensation for victims, a minister says they’re personally monitoring the situation. An investigation is ordered, experts are packed off to inspect the spot, and promises are made to act on their recommendations.
This happened once again in Maharashtra last week, after a landslide buried the entire …
With extreme weather hurting their precious cattle and seasonal migration, the long-neglected pastoral tribe of Van Gujjars is fighting a dire—and lonely—battle for survival.
When we reclaim stories that have been buried under the pressure of the multiple civilizations of our own life, we unearth parts of ourselves that make us whole. And wholesome.
A report released by the prime minister says the animals face multiple threats even as his government claims that all is well.
