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(Image: BCCL) 
 <keyword id="6354780" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Karnataka">Karnataka</keyword> is going through a rough phase. There has been curfew, deaths, protests and crores of rupees loss of public property over last 24 hours. 
 
It’s been more than hundred years and yet the distribution of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/The-Drought-Series-Nearly-3-1-crore-people-in-Karnataka-are-hit-by-the-drought-and-migration-is-intensifying/articleshow/51979749.cms">Cauvery River’s</a> water is in a mess. Given the present situations, it’s far from getting resolved. It’s not the first time that two states are fighting over a river. The history has seen it all. The war of water between <keyword id="6354759" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bangladesh">Bangladesh</keyword> and <keyword id="6357783" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal">West Bengal</keyword> over Farakka barrage and now the <keyword id="763269" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Teesta-river">Teesta River</keyword> and the Punjab- <keyword id="41646" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Haryana">Haryana</keyword> conflict over Sutlej-Yamuna link are similar in nature as the <keyword id="6354543" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cauvery">Cauvery</keyword> issue.<a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/The-Drought-Series-Nearly-3-1-crore-people-in-Karnataka-are-hit-by-the-drought-and-migration-is-intensifying/articleshow/51979749.cms"> Agriculture</a> of both Karnataka and <keyword id="20154" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="tamil-nadu">Tamil Nadu</keyword> are dependent on the river that originates at <keyword id="65856" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kodagu">Kodagu</keyword> in Karnataka and flows for 765 km before meeting the <keyword id="55869" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bay-of-Bengal">Bay of Bengal</keyword> in Tamil Nadu. The strategic course that the river takes during its flow has made it a villain for many years on the distribution of water issue. 
 
Current scenario If Karnataka decides to distribute water to Tamil Nadu as per their demand, the former wont have much left. According to the data provided by <keyword id="6357283" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Central-Water-Commission">Central Water Commission</keyword> (<keyword id="54702" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="CWC">CWC</keyword>), Karnataka’s reservoirs this year were 30% below the normal water level compared to Tamil Nadu’s shortage of 49%. 
 The main reservoirs in the two states’ catchment areas include <keyword id="864488" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Krishna-Raja-Sagara">Krishna Raja Sagara</keyword> dam in <keyword id="6355147" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mandya">Mandya</keyword> district, <keyword id="891106" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kabini">Kabini</keyword> in Mysore, Harangi in Kodagu and <keyword id="279522" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hemavathi">Hemavathi</keyword> in Hassan; Mettur dam in <keyword id="6357470" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Salem">Salem</keyword> and <keyword id="3003304" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhavanisagar-dam">Bhavanisagar Dam</keyword> in Erode. All these reservoirs have reportedly 46% less water than normal and 27% lesser water than last year. In short, the situation is quite grim for both states, as per the CWC report. 
 
A third party needs to intervene 
No matter how much these two states fight, there would be no solid solution ever. There needs to be a third party intervention to resolve this issue. A third party can solve things like nobody else. A good example of third party intervention can be the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan. This was brokered by <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/The-Drought-Series-Nearly-3-1-crore-people-in-Karnataka-are-hit-by-the-drought-and-migration-is-intensifying/articleshow/51979749.cms">World Bank</a>, which was signed on September 19, 1960 by Indian Prime Minister <keyword id="6360386" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jawaharlal-Nehru">Jawaharlal Nehru</keyword> and President of Pakistan <keyword id="27721" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="ayub-khan">Ayub Khan</keyword>. 
 
Since the ratification of the treaty in 1960, India and Pakistan have not engaged in any water wars. Most disagreements and disputes have been settled via legal procedures, provided for within the framework of the treaty. The treaty is considered to be one of the most successful water-sharing endeavours in the world today even though analysts acknowledge the need to update certain technical specifications and expand the scope of the document to include climate change. As per the provisions in the treaty, India can use only 20% of the total water carried by the Indus River. 
 
Weapon of politics 
As things get murkier the in Karnataka, it’s a hint that the issue wouldn’t get settled as easily as expected. When a crisis becomes a weapon of politics, it is no longer an issue to be solved. Rather it becomes more of a chance for the political parties to milk the situation. In this political game, the crisis has surpassed the actual need of water, the need of the agriculture and become a war of egos between the two states. It’s a motive of victory than a solution that matters to the common people caught in the crossfire. The threat of not sharing a drop of water would gain more brownies for the parties in both the states rather than finding a lighted avenue to the dead end. 
 
It’s a murderous rage 
If media reports are to be believed, Tamil channels and movies have been unofficially banned in Karnataka. This gives proof to the fact that the fight over Cauvery’s water has actually delineated to become a war between two states. Even if the situation can be solved by the two ruling parties of the states through dialogue, there is no indication for the public rage incited by these parties subsiding anytime soon. 
 
Where lies the solution? <keyword id="2262165" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sanjeev-Kumar-Balyan">Sanjeev Kumar Balyan</keyword>, Minister of State for <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/The-Drought-Series-Nearly-3-1-crore-people-in-Karnataka-are-hit-by-the-drought-and-migration-is-intensifying/articleshow/51979749.cms">Water Resources</a> has proposed that issue of river water distribution needs to be scrapped from the State list of constitution and added to the Concurrent List so that the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/The-Drought-Series-Nearly-3-1-crore-people-in-Karnataka-are-hit-by-the-drought-and-migration-is-intensifying/articleshow/51979749.cms">Centre </a>has its say as well. 
 The <keyword id="155317" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Republican">republican</keyword> set up of India has often been blamed for the centre hijacking power from the states to use it to dictate its own benefit. That is definitely something not so praiseworthy. However in the water distribution issue, the centre needs to have a say. 
 
The Cauvery issue keeps on recurring. 70 odd years have passed and the states couldn’t come up with a solution. Both the states are well aware of the fact that being adamant and sticking to illogical reasoning wouldn’t fetch any result. But for the game to be played in a gentleman’s way, the rules call for a quick change of perspective.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="6360307" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Nature">Nature</keyword> photographer Mohan Thomas took a photo of two leopards in India, but the cub is hard to spot.</li><li>The cub's tail is visible, but its face is camouflaged.</li><li>Some of the photographer's Twitter followers were stumped, so he told them where to find it.</li></ul>It might look like there's only one leopard in nature photographer <a href="http://mohanthomasphotography.com/">Mohan Thomas</a>' photo, but two tails are visible. Where is the second leopard's face?Thomas, who posted the <a href="https://twitter.com/GetMohanThomas/status/1408309926460477441">photo to Twitter on June 25,</a> told Insider he photographed the leopards at Kabini, part of Nagarahole National Park And Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, India. He noticed the camouflaged cub and snapped the picture from 300 meters (984 feet) away.As he shared the photo on Twitter, he asked his followers if they could see the cub's face, but many couldn't at first.Can you spot the leopard cub's face? Take a look at the photo:If you're stuck, here's a hint: follow the second tail into the tree trunks.Thomas advised one follower to look "in between the Y shape on the tree trunk."If you still can't see it, here's the cub's face:<div type="image" title="A hidden leopard cub's location revealed with a red circle around its face" height="1000" width="1500" msid="84047480" hostid="261"></div>The leopard cub's spotted face blends in seamlessly with the tree bark.

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New Delhi, Feb 26 () GE Renewable Energy on Wednesday said it has bagged an order from EDF-SITAC joint venture for delivering wind turbines for 300 MW wind farm in Gujarat. The company however did not disclose financial details of the deal. "GE Renewable Energy has received an order from the EDF-SITAC joint venture to supply and install 112 of its 2.7 MW wind turbines with 132m rotor at the Sitac Kabini wind farm in Gujarat," a GE Renewable Energy statement said. According to the statement, the 112 units will be installed and commissioned over the next year and will produce enough green energy to meet the annual electricity requirements of more than 1.3 million people in the country. EDF Renewables and SITAC Group had earlier announced they have secured a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement for the wind farm through a competitive bidding process with state-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). "The SITAC Kabini project is the seventh wind power project in India for the EDF/SITAC JV. We will build on our execution capability to construct this project and we look forward to working with GE to achieve this important milestone which will further strengthen our market presence," Malvinder Singh, Chairman and founder of the SITAC Group, said in the statement. The 300 MW of Sitac Kabini will also contribute to helping Gujarat reach its Renewable Power Obligations to bring the percentage of renewable sources to 17 per cent of its installed capacity by 2021, versus 10 per cent today. SITAC Group was founded in 1978 and is active in real estate, construction and renewable energy business sectors in several countries across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In 2016, the Group partnered with EDF Renewables to develop and commission wind energy projects in India. EDF Renewables is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French utility EDF Group. KKS KKS ANUANUANU

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It is winter season and who minds a thrilling, adventurous trip that too within the budget? Travellers are flocking destinations with smaller crowds, cheaper rates and unique thrilling activities such as snowshoeing, sky touring and dogsledding that the winter seasons offer. 
 
Expedia lists 10 most interesting adventure travel activities for this season. 
 
Skiing in Gulmarg: 
 
Gulmarg is known to be the best ski resorts in India and houses Asia’s famous heli-skiing resort. This is the best time to visit Gulmarg as it is covered with thick snow, famous for Gandola Cable Car Lift. In totality, three ski lifts and a single chair lift gives an excellent opening for novice and amateur skiers. 
 
Trekking in Zanskar: 
 
Trekking in the Zanskar ranges could be quiet adventurous with a sharp zig-zag mountainous path. The deep gorge and high-rise mountains that surround Zanskar River are stunning and beautiful. Camping in the gorge besides a rushing stream, among aromatic shrubs and wild roses, is deeply relaxing. 
 
Mountain Biking in Ladakh: 
 
Traveling by bike provides an amazing experience of this region, unmatched with any other mode of travel. Trails can be matched to everyone’s riding ability. This adventurous mountain biking journey to Ladakh is full of surprises and takes you to the world’s greatest motor biking roads. The riding experience is extremely blissful with the clouds hanging out, and a complete up close view of the valley. 
 
Scuba Diving at Havelock Island: 
 
Scuba Diving at Havelock Island is a memorable experience. Andaman waters offer a fascinating world of underwater marine life with one of the richest coral reef ecosystem in the world. The fact that these islands are still faintly inhabited, has protected them from commercialization and preserved the natural beauty. 
 
Trekking in Sikkim: 
 
Sikkim, the undisclosed land of the Himalayas, is a fabulous ground for trekking. One can sense the fresh and crisp air while passing through the valleys and admiring the magnificence of the mountains. Trekking to Kangcendzonga is extremely challenging and captivating, but a worthy one for it provides an opportunity to see nature at its vibrant best. 
 
Forest Trail at Jim Corbett National Park: 
 
Jim Corbett is one of the interesting places that are back on the radar this winter. Covering an area of 520 sq. km. the park is also a part of Project Tiger with a considerable population of black bears of Himalayan origin, Tiger, dhole jackal and sloth bear. Travelers can also experience the nearby areas of Nainital, Bhuwankhal village, Patli Dun valley, Pauri Garhwal etc. 
 
<keyword id="89998" type="SPORT" weightage="20" keywordseo="paragliding">Paragliding</keyword> in Manali: 
 
Hand gliding and parachuting, when combined, is called paragliding. A paraglider has to run down the hill at 40 degree slope, the running results in air filling in the columns of the keel, this allow the glider to take off. The Solang valley slopes are perfect for paragliding. 
 
Hot Air Ballooning over Jaipur: 
 
Hot Air Ballooning over the pink city and experiencing the breathtaking view of the Amber Fort as you drift slowly over the area. Capturing the various traditional villages of Jaipur which provides an exhilarating journey. 
 
Camping at Kabini River Lodge Camps: 
 
Located in the Nagarhole National Forest, the lodge offers a getaway that beats all. Once upon a time this was a retreat of the erstwhile Maharajas; it has now been converted into a tasteful lodge for the discerning few. It offers you quiet luxury and the chance to see the striped king of the jungle. This sanctuary lies on the banks of River Kabini amidst the forests of Karapur in the southern part of Nagerhole. 
 
Camel Safari in Bikaner: 
 
It would be a pity to leave Rajasthan without enjoying a ride on the ship of the desert. Camel rides are notoriously bumpy affairs, but it’s more than likely that by the end of the ride you’ll have become accustomed to that high perch and rhythmic sway. Bikaner is a good place to enjoy a camel safari amidst the vast expanse of the desert. Combine this with a sojourn at a desert camp, where you can stay in tastefully furnished tents and dine al fresco under the starry canopy. 
 
(The article has been authored by Manmeet Ahluwalia, Marketing Head, Expedia India)

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Indian travelers have smartly extended the Diwali break into a 5 to 6 day long festive weekend. The travel hungry Indian has been quick to leverage festivals and the upcoming long weekend on account of Diwali offers an apt opportunity to escape from the hectic pace of daily work life and indulge in a short well-deserved getaway, to rejuvenate and recharge.. 
 
With the rapidly evolving Indian traveler of today, fresh new experiences are now de rigueur from outdoor and sports like kick boxing, abseiling, kite surfing in Thailand or alpine adventure in Switzerland; self-drive vacations in New Zealand to decadent spa-wellness in Korea/ Jeju Island and authentic local village stays and culinary-cuisine tours with chefs in France and Italy. 
 
“We have witnessed a significant growth of over 27% not just from metros but equally from mini metros and Tier-II cities”, Mr. Jatinder Paul Singh, Senior Vice President &amp; Head - Sales &amp; Distribution Leisure Travel (Outbound), Thomas Cook India said. 
 
Indians are also maximizing this opportunity to plan short-haul vacations to explore domestic destinations. 
 “Our sales teams have reported a significant increase of 35% in Diwali and festive season bookings compared to 2014, to a diverse range of domestic favorites Coorg, Kabini and Bhutan. An interesting trend that has emerged this Diwali is Indian travelers looking forward to try newer destinations like the Konkan belt”, Mr. Rajeev D. Kale, President &amp; Chief Operating Officer - MICE, Domestic &amp; Sports <keyword id="20048" type="CITY" weightage="80" keywordseo="tourism">Tourism</keyword>, Thomas Cook India said. 
 
BI India lists the top trending holiday destinations this season. 
 
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Journeys mean so much more than the <keyword id="6393400" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="destination">destination</keyword>. Road trips are a living example. The joy and exhilaration of travelling to explore new destinations forms the essence of a road trip.' 
 
A road trip teaches you that life should be measured not in miles but in smiles. For a country as unique as India, one would be spoilt for choices when it comes to options for a road-trip. 
 
BI India presents you top 5 picks for the most enthralling road trips that’ll gift you priceless moments of fun and adventure. 
 
Manali – Leh 
 
Distance: 475 kms 
Best Time: June – September 
 
Imagine driving through beautiful snow clad mountains and valleys with peace. This trip would offer you some of the most mesmerizing locations in the planet. This one packs in the rush of driving through tough terrains with the quaint beauty of the Himalayas. 
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Mumbai – <keyword id="826" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Goa">Goa</keyword> 
 
Distance: 601 kms 
Best Time: October- March 
 
This one can be anything – an adventurous trip with friends or a romantic weekend drive with your partner. Goa is an awesome place to party, and the road that leads to it is equally fun. If you have a backseat as spacious as the <a href="http://www.marutisuzuki.com/ertiga.aspx">Maruti Ertiga</a>, let your friends stretch out as you ramp up the music, take your hand off the gear knob (thanks to the automatic transmission), and let the engine revv. National Highway 17 runs parallel to the west coast of the country and will enthrall you with it’s scenic beauty. 
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Bengaluru – Coorg 
 
Distance: 250 kms 
Best Time: October- June 
 
This is one of the most interesting trips ever as it offers so much diversity. You cross city roads, off roads and hills as you make your way to Coorg. You can always stop by Mysore and Kabini Forest Reserve. Once you reach Coorg, it’s forest, Tea, Coffee and Spices. 
 
Don’t break a sweat over fuel costs with cost-efficient cars like the <a href="http://www.marutisuzuki.com/ertiga.aspx">Maruti Ertiga</a> as you indulge in a refreshing long weekend. 
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Guwahati – Tawang 
 
Distance: 521 kms 
Best Time: March- October 
 
The North-East is a bounty of untouched wilderness. This one lets you meander your way through blissful monasteries, pristine waterfalls and breathtaking valleys. You will be stunned at the divinity you experience as you connect with nature. 
Image credit: Triphobo 
 
Delhi – Ranthambore 
 
Distance: 396 kms 
Best Time: October- June 
 
This 7-8 hours drive from the capital city would land you amidst India’s national animals! 
 
National Highway 8 is only one of the ways to get there. You can stop by Jaipur or at the Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary as you gear up to the whacky wildlife adventure among Tigers. Great if you have Push button start on your car. 
Image credit: IndianEagle 
 
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