Asia Compact | 08.10.2012, 18:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 08.10.2012 | 18:00 UTC Asia Environment Indian hotels struggle to balance growth with sustainability The booming hotel industry of India is grappling with the challenges of sustainability. It is no more a choice but a necessity. However, limited resources and rising costs can be opportunities in disguise. Tourists discover the pristine side to the Kashmir Valley Indian politicians try to save the beauty of Goa Bhutan looks to boost tourism to alleviate poverty Protests Gandhian protest finds a new incarnation in modern India Mahatma Gandhi called his particular form of non-violent, symbolic protest "Satyagraha." Now, his countrymen have invented their own take on the idea to protest against both river dams and nuclear power plants. Nationwide strike a partial success in India Governed by graft - Indian politics stuck in deadlock Indian mining 'out of control' Politics Khan's anti-drone rally 'achieved domestic aims' Although Pakistani authorities did not allow opposition leader Imran Khan to enter South Waziristan, many experts say that - one way or another - the cricketer-turned politician still achieved his objectives. News South Asia Maldives ex-president arrested The Maldives' first democratically elected leader has been arrested. The former statesman Mohamed Nasheed had failed to turn up for a trial against him over his conduct in office. More DW More DW Dive into the new Global Ideas webdoc Take an underwater journey with a 114-year-old coral! Our new webdoc takes you to Pele island in Vanuatu to highlight the effects of global warming and to let you experience life on the reef with Namati. More DW Discover more with the DW Media Center! An all-access pass to DW's audio, video and multimedia content that you can use anytime and anywhere. The DW Media Center ensures that you will never miss any of your favorite DW shows.   Unsubscribe   Personal Data   Feedback   Imprint © Deutsche Welle 2012