I was recently watching a television commercial for a mineral water pack by Kinley- ‘Vishwas karo‘ and was really moved by the advertisement. The way they had presented the advertisement was all creative and had an emotional attachment to it (an emotional attachment is considered to be the best way to make product’s way into the hearts of the prospective buyers...

I woke up startled with a disbelieving look on my face. Is it possible? For a moment I had dreamt about a world, conscious about its natural reserves and keen on saving them, thus ensuring a blissful future not only for themselves but also for their progeny. That it was only a dream is what saddens me the most.

Let me put forward two trivia -one which we all know and the other which we know but chose to ignore for our own benefits.

In present times when Global Warming, E-waste, Waste management, et al take centre stage when it to comes to policies and debates on environmental conservation, the four- legged one and his habitat are more often than not neglected. Wildlife Conservation as an issue has been recognized for long now but has not been given the serious brainstorming or policy regulation...

At a time when the entire world is experiencing an economic downturn and a changing geopolitical situation, another crisis seems to be looming large over the horizon. The question of Energy Security has been one that has received the attention of leaders and policy makers for a long time but surely none greater than now. Spiralling oil prices, and depleting fossil fuel...

Religion, commonly known as ‘Dharma’, is not easy to explain, despite many definitions and philosophies. In simple words, it is the divine and social practice of any person or community.   Often, religion or dharma is regarded as the principles and preaching of divine persons, who are considered to be incarnations of the supernatural power on the Earth.

Water is ephemeral and though we see it everywhere, we have still not realized its importance in our daily lives. We continue to waste water, and now we are standing on the verge of a severe crisis. As I was writing this, I came across the news of water riots in Bundelkhand. The region is facing a drought for the fifth consecutive year. Rainless skies and soaring mercury...

From the millions of genes that serve as life’s building blocks, to the thousands of plants and animals that inhabit the earth, to almost the limitless combinations of organisms that make up the natural eco-systems, biodiversity makes an essential contribution to feeding the world. Human beings are just one small part of this vibrant mosaic, yet they put enormous pressure...