http://uk.oneworld.net/article/country/356/ en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - India India Two faces of Indian extremism http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85989 Is brutality in the name of patriotism more justified than violence in the name of parallel ideologies, be it Maoism, communalism, or Hindu nationalism, asks Dilip Simeon. Climate and sanitation: partners in shame http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164046/1/ It may seem far-fetched but success stories in changing sanitation behaviour in developing countries might offer insights for the difficult transition to low carbon lifestyles for the rich. UK blasts Vedanta over India mining project http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85854 The UK government today blasted Vedanta Resources over its treatment of the Dongria Kondh tribe in Orissa, India. India's Food Security Bill debated http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85768 A summary of issues surrounding India's proposed Food Security Bill which aims to distribute food to the poorest households. Institute of Development Studies Climate Challenge India http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85701 An attractive portal which encourages India and its people to demonstrate leadership and action on climate change. India to have 50 per cent quota for women http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85696 The Indian cabinet has cleared a proposal for constitutional amendment to provide 50 per cent quota to women in local government, up from 33 per cent. Drought relief not reaching India's rural poor http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85690 Almost half of India is reeling under a drought as a result of insufficient monsoon rainfall, says Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar. Sachs joins chorus against Copenhagen http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85665 Jeffery Sachs, supposed UN champion of the poor, has no time for the Copenhagen process as a means to fight climate change. InfoChange Indian activism gains momentum http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85666 Indian environmentalists borrow the photo-opportunity tactics of western campaign groups in a drive for renewable energy legislation. InfoChange Who will pay for Indian solar? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85614 This story encapsulates the energy-technology-climate debate across the developing world. The Indian government has great plans for renewable energy but is confused about paying for it. Guardian India searches for drought-resistant rice http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85635 News from India of a variety of rice which will survive periods without rain. BBC India passes free education bill http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85612 The Government of India makes another attempt at getting poor children into school. Legislation is only part of the answer. BBC India's 'failing police system' condemned http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85586 The Indian government should take major steps to overhaul a policing system that encourages human rights violations, an international rights group said today. Bianca Jagger at Indian mine protest http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85536 Campaigner Bianca Jagger and musician Nitin Sawhney will stand alongside indigenous activist Sitaram Kulisika of India's Khondh people at British mining company Vedanta's AGM today to protest against a proposal to open a massive bauxite mine on their spiritual homeland. + Other London events Vedanta's Indian mine blocked by protests http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85527 Repeated protests by indigenous people in Orissa, India, have blocked the mining plans of one of Britain’s biggest companies, leading to a costly delay.