Rivers Unbound

Rivers have long been the lifeblood of civilizations, shaping landscapes, sustaining livelihoods, and serving as silent witnesses to the unfolding narratives of human history.

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Dr. Ananth Padmanabhan

is an expert in intellectual property rights and technology policy. He has been serving as the Dean of VMLS from July, 2023, after completing a mid-career business program (MSx Sloan Fellow '23) from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in June 2023. He has authored a leading treatise, Intellectual Property Rights: Infringement and Remedies (LexisNexis, 2012), and co-edited an important volume, India as a Pioneer of Innovation (OUP, 2017). His co-authored chapter on Big Data in an impactful volume on Regulation in India: Design, Capacity, Performance (Hart Publishing, 2019), is part of a continuing initiative to examine the public law and regulatory dimensions of new technologies. It builds on his understanding of the Indian State and the Supreme Court within the constitutional context, explored through chapters in Rethinking Public Institutions in India (OUP, 2017), and the Oxford Handbook of the Indian Constitution (OUP, 2016). He engages in broader public conversations on the impact of technology through his opinion pieces in Hindustan Times, ThePrint, Livemint, Indian Express, and other print / new media.

Ms. Nabeela Siddiqui

is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Vinayaka Mission's Law School (VMLS), Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Chennai with a strong focus on contemporary issues such as climate change, international water disputes, and cooperation. Throughout her impressive career, she has held esteemed positions at renowned institutions, including CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Dharamshastra National Law University (DNLU), and the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi. Ms. Siddiqui's dedication and commitment to her field have been recognized with prestigious honors, such as the President of India, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, The Innes Prize, The Carmicheal Prize, and The V. Suresham Memorial Award, all of which she earned during her master's program at the esteemed University of Madras, Chennai. As an avid researcher, Ms. Siddiqui has authored and co-authored numerous book chapters and articles, many of which are indexed in Scopus. Her expertise in legal matters and her insights into current affairs have garnered widespread recognition and she is a regular contributor to leading national newspapers and forums, including The Deccan Herald, The Hindu, Economic Political Weekly, Financial Express, among others.

Dr. Gnana Sanga Mithra S.

is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Vinayaka Mission's Law School (VMLS), Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Chennai. She is an accomplished scholar in the field of Sociology, particularly specializing in Transgender Studies and Gender Studies.Throughout her career, She has made significant contributions to research, with numerous papers published in Scopus Indexed journals. Her accolades further underscore her research prowess, including receiving the Raman Research Cash Award from VIT and being recognized as a Situational Leader in the educational sector by Ooruni Foundation, Chennai.Her expertise has been sought after by organizations such as the TN Forest Department, where she acted as a project consultant for a scheme funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Her research projects have been supported by seed grants from VMRF, demonstrating her capability to secure funding and carry out impactful research. She has an editorial role in the Humanities and Social Science Journal and is a reviewer for Frontiers and Taylor & Francis journals.

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1. Securing Water, Empowering Women: A Study of 'Jal Saheli' and 'Pani Panchayat' as
   Water Conservation Models in Drought-Prone Bundelkhand
   Saumya Verma
   
   2. Comparative Analysis of Legal Responses to Industrial Pollution of Rivers: Strategies for
      Mitigating Environmental Impacts Across Asian Countries with Special Reference to India
      Abraham S. and Swati V.
   3. (Geopolitical) Water: Sovereignty, Equity, and The Limits of Global Water Governance Frameworks
      Hari Godara
   4. The Role of International Law in Water Governance Between India and China
      Neeraj Singh Manhas, Hari Yadav G., Neha Manhas and Jayati Raval
   5. The Role of Narratives in the India-China Water Dispute
      Neeraj Singh Manhas, Pintu Kumar Mahla, Arpan A Chakravarty and Aishwarya Singh Raikwar
   6. Indigenous Voices in River Conservation: Legal Barriers and Pathways in India
      Kasturi Bhagat
   7. Re-shaping Hydro-diplomacy: India's Role in South Asian Water Politics
      Sreshtha Chakraborty and Nupur Kumari
   8. Clean Water as a Fundamental Human Right in India: Challenges and Solutions
      Tilak Raj Sharma and Vikash Sharma
   9. Assessing the Role of Self-Help Groups in Empowering Single Mothers through
      River-based Livelihoods in Chennai
      Aarthy Jonathan Kennedy, Shoba Jasmin K. S. and Anju Mohan
   10. Rivers of Justice: Navigating Maritime Arbitration Practices in India
       Pallab Das, Sanjampreet Singh and Dhruv Kalia
   11. Flowing Beyond Binaries: Exploring Gender Fluidity and Identity through Trans-ecology
       Anee Bhattacharyya
   12. From Anthropocentrism to Ecocentrism: The Legal Journey of the Asia-Pacific Region and Indian
       Judiciary's Tryst with Rights of Rivers
       Somabha Bandopadhay and Jina Im
   13. Navigating the Legal and Political Currents of the Mahadayi Dispute
       Vaibhavi Rane and Mohit Sukhtankar
   14. Kaptai Dam as the Lake of Tears: An Injustice to the Jummas' Rights
       Fahim Abrar Abid and Mahbuba Kamal
   15. Liminal Spaces and Riverine Lives: Third-Space Theory in The Boatman of the Padma
       Arnab Das and Manjusha C. B.
   16. Alternate Dispute Resolution in Water Conflicts with Special Reference to India:
       Navigating Rights and Resources
       Shubham Shukla, Shobhitabh Srivastava and Kunal Rohira
   17. Enhancing India's Legal Framework for Transboundary Water Governance: The Role of
       Spatial Overlap Assessment in Policy Scaling
       Amrita Nambiar
   18. Leveraging ESG Principles for Effective Mitigation of Urban Water Pollution in Bangalore
       Anuja Paul, Vahibaya Khali and Kartik Agre
   19. Teesta River Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities in Transboundary Water Governance
       Between India and Bangladesh
       Vijeta Verma, Tanvi Sharma, Aryan Clement, Aiswarya Sai and Christos Aidan Samuel
   20. Protecting the Traditional Knowledge of Coastal Communities for Climate Resilience
       Anurag Sarthi and Gabriela Michael
   21. Surviving the Annual Yamuna Flood: Communities in Yamuna Bank and Kalindi Kunj, Delhi NCR
       Anukriti Sharma and Nidhi Kulkarni
   22. Realizing the Right to Clean Water in India: Legal Obligations, Policy Frameworks, and
       Ground Realities
       Suryansh Tripathi and Swain Alekh Ranjan
   23. The Ganges Treaty at a Crossroads: Reconsidering International Water Law Principles for
       Future Cooperation
       Masrur Salekin and Mst. Nila Khatun
   24. Water Privatization and Public Rights: Balancing Efficiency, Equity, and Access to a
       Fundamental Human Right
       Aaratrika Pandey, Hartej Singh Kochher and Anjali Yadav
   25. AI in River Monitoring: Legal Perspectives on Ownership and Governance of
       AI-Generated Data
       Chesha P. Chellappan
   26. Inter-River Water Allocation and Conflict: A Study of Competing Constitutional Dialogue
       and Legislative Framework in India
       V. Balakista Reddy, Neha Tripathi and Aditi Nidhi
   27. Inequitable Water Distribution: Socio-Legal Implications of Krishna River Allocation on
       Agricultural Labour in Andhra Pradesh
       Krishna Kishore Padala and Madhu Bala R.
   28. Assessing the Legal Mechanism of Integrated River Basin Management Systems in the
       Ganga and Pamba Basins
       Ananya Saroha and Daksh Saroha
   29. Rive…