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understanding the benefits of growing shrubs along with trees

New Delhi, June 10 -- The long summer has turned to a season of deluge across many parts of India, from the Andamans to Maharashtra, Goa to Kerala. In a few weeks, it is highly likely that north and n... Read More


understanding the benefits of growing shrubs along with trees

New Delhi, June 10 -- The long summer has turned to a season of deluge across many parts of India, from the Andamans to Maharashtra, Goa to Kerala. In a few weeks, it is highly likely that north and n... Read More


missing headgear, and various ways people are beating intense heatwave

New Delhi, June 3 -- I was particularly surprised by one aspect of the ongoing heat wave - barely anyone outdoors wore headgear to protect themselves. We know that traditionally in India, caps, turban... Read More


Why Indian cities should take transport leaf from Venice

New Delhi, May 27 -- Last week I spent time in Venice. I was pleasantly surprised by the public transportation system. For context, Venice comprises 118 islands with over 400 small bridges linking th... Read More


US needs stronger EV policy

new delhi, May 20 -- The US president, Joe Biden has imposed heavy duties on electric vehicles, solar panels etc coming from China into the United States. He hopes to protect American workers who have... Read More


STRESSING need to make a push for sustainable fashion CHOICES

New Delhi, May 13 -- The Met Gala 2024 was themed on 'Sleeping Beauty : Reawakening Fashion'. To me, that meant reawakening fashion to new realities of the climate emergency. Possibly one of the most... Read More


Tough summer ahead for avian population

New Delhi, May 6 -- The World Migratory Bird Day falls on 11 May. Come to think of it, almost every part of the world says a temporary goodbye to some part of its avian population every year, as the s... Read More


Tough summer ahead for avian population

New Delhi, May 6 -- The World Migratory Bird Day falls on 11 May. Come to think of it, almost every part of the world says a temporary goodbye to some part of its avian population every year, as the s... Read More


Action on toxic plastics can't wait for consensus

India, May 4 -- Plastics, ubiquitous and convenient, have long enjoyed widespread usage owing to their versatility. From simple flexible tubes to sophisticated laptops, these materials have unparallel... Read More


India needs to undo the legacy of toxic food

New Delhi, April 29 -- Indian spice mixes and other foods have been banned in Singapore, Hong Kong and now, the European Union, due to the presence of Ethylene Oxide, a carcinogenic chemical. Ethylene... Read More