The cause of the disease is yet to be determined. Many residents have reported symptoms of fits and nausea

A sub-regional strategy with Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal will only help India be able to bargain with China from a position of strength on water sharing issues.

Acute shortages, increased demand, huge damages due to annual floods and droughts, and extreme contamination define the looming water scarcity

Social acrtivist Medha Patkar has been at it for 30 years with Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), protesting against large dams such as Sardar Sarovar on the river and demanding justice for the displaced.She talks to Outlook about the tougher challenges ahead...