Environment

Dilemma Of Development: Jharkhand

By Ranjeet Kumar: The dilemma of development comes with the long lasting environmental footprints and Jharkhand is no exception to it. The very concept of Water, Forest and Land `Jal, Jungle, Zameen´ has been hit adversely by human activities. Jharkhand which is the hot spot

Environment

Karnataka’s Scramble For Reforms: Are We Turning Back The Clock Of Development?

By Neeraj Ramchandran: It was déjà vu all over again for the people of Karnataka as they recently stood as mute spectators to the felling of nearly 2000 trees for the widening of the Hubbali-Dharwad highway. This unfortunate turn of events brought back memories of

Environment

Black Out Era: Energy Crisis In India

By Rohit Kumar: One of the most-often quoted stories of the 21st century is the emergence of India and China on the global economy landscape. These emerging economies have provided much required calmness amidst global economic turbulence. However the flip side of the story is

Environment

India’s Volte-Face On Sustainability: Where Are We Headed?

By Neeraj Ramchandran: The Brundtland commission had defined the concept of Sustainable Development way back in 1987, but twenty-five years later, India is yet to comprehend its true meaning. In what comes as a shocking turn of events, the Government of India has decided to

Environment

The Future Of Organic Farming In India: Is It Here To Stay?

By Amarpreet Kaur: The concept of organic farming is not new in India. It is something that has been practiced since ancient times. As per the definition of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) study team on organic farming, “organic farming is a system

Environment

Let Us Do Something To Save The One-Horned Rhinoceros From Extinction

By Bhaskar H. Narula: The environment is where we dwell in. It has often been said that the environment has an impact on our psychological being. Development has ensured all forms of comfort to humans but has neglected other inhabitants of the planet. Natural calamities

Environment

Does It Spell The End Of Hornbills In Andaman?

By Priyanka Vaid: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands consist of more than 300 islands, a majority of which are covered with dense tropical forest supporting a broad spectrum of flora and fauna. These islands are home to a number of endemic species of birds. Some

Environment

The Need For Awareness Among Indians About The Benefits Of Renewable Energy

By Onkar Nath: I do not have to explain the benefits of renewable energy in today’s world. Almost each and every country has a separate budget outlay for the promotion of the same. However, few countries are giving equal weightage to usage of conventional energy

Environment,Society

Silent Water Protests That Await Loud Answers: What’s Kept In Store?

By Neha Bhandarkar: Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people living for today -John Lennon, Imagine A protest which was one of its kind, one that showed a self imposed ordeal

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