Sinking FeelingIn Meghalaya, the Umngot River Keeps Tribal Livelihoods Afloat. A Dam Project Threatens That Balance Activists say any gains in electricity from the dam will come at the cost of indigenous livelihoods, health, and rights. By Aatreyee Dhar
Troubled WatersIn Meghalaya, the Lukha River’s Brilliant Blue Masks a Darker Truth Large-scale coal and limestone mining has turned a life-giving river toxic and destroyed riverine culture and economy, locals and experts say. By Aatreyee Dhar