Amita Baviskar

On Faith and Filth

Cheryl Colopy’s book explores water policy and management in Southasia but lacks critical depth in its assessment.

Sep 11, 2013

God’s green earth?

Mukul Sharma’s take on Hindutva’s influence on environmentalism ignores the remarkable hybrid nature of India’s ecological movement.

Jun 15, 2012

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