In October 2016, I had a curious experience about the attitude of Indians towards environment, religion and festivals. Playing at a local park on the evening of Dussehra, a group of 5 kids, the eldest not more than 9 years old, came rushing into the park. They were […]
This is the Day when the world gathers to raise awareness about environmental degradation and the threats of climate change. However, even though we have been celebrating this day for years, the world is divided about what it — can and cannot do, should and should not do, […]
AKVO AWGs have been a revelation in how water is tapped for drinking purposes in our country. However, the journey has not been smooth and is by no means over. Mr. Bagga, the main man behind this organization and idea, is continuously working tirelessly to realize his dream […]
I’m on a study tour through South India, visiting different National Parks and scientific institutes. Today was my first day, and already, the lectures we had were extremely interesting… One of the lectures I really found fascinating was given by Amit Jose Kurian, a research scholar at the […]
If you are keeping up with the recent developments in the lines of COP 22, you’ll know that the countries that signed it, along with the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate change, have been in a conference in Morocco, discussing the role of education in achieving mass momentum to […]
Mining has been an done on Earth since humans realized the potential of metals and non-metals in improving the quality of their lives. However, mining has taken humongous proportions since the industrial age. The uses of mined materials, ranging from metals to radioactive elements to coal and petroleum, […]
Checklists. Something that we all have made for a variety of reasons. Things you need to buy in the market? Checklist. Things you need to study the night before an exam? Checklist. Things you need to finish during a workout? Checklist. The concept is nothing new (and I […]
Donald Trump emerged victorious in the recent US elections despite mass propaganda against him by media and celebrities alike. He plans to make “America great again”. Unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to see the environment and ecology of the continent part of the America that needs to rise to […]
Before you start something new, what is the first thing that you do? Most people take an inventory; what are the things they have and what are the things they will need. What are the things that are likely to change over the course of “this activity” and […]
Forests are invaluable to humans, both for us to life and to keep our economy going. Look around your room. I bet you can name more than 10 things in your room that is directly, or indirectly obtained from a forest. But here’s the paradox: while we need […]
