Diwali Air Pollution Hits Delhi and Mumbai, Peaks in Major Cities of India
Smog has covered Delhi, the national capital, with citizens continuing to burst crackers even after the expiration of the deadline which had been fixed by the Supreme Court. Air pollution has turned toxic in Delhi and reached 302 at 11 pm. This falls under the very...
Environmental Science Necessary for Solutions to Environmental Problems
The significance of Environmental science cannot be overstated in this age of global warming and climate change. Environmental science, also called Earth Science, is primarily an interdisciplinary as well as an academic field which integrates various aspects such as...
7 Top Places to Discover in Coorg, the Scotland of India, Near Bangalore
The mist-clad terraced hills, verdant valleys, and the profuse green expanse colour the environs of Coorg, making it the ‘Scotland of India’ The busy Bangaloreans nurse a special affection for the popular coffee-producing hill station of Coorg, located on the eastern...
Environmental Activism: Citizen Javed Plants Trees in Streets of Mumbai
About five to seven years ago, there were many trees planted adjacent to a busy street in Mumbai. However, the new trees were either not looked after well or were deliberately allowed to die by unscrupulous commercial shopkeepers because of obstruction of their shop...
Hanoi is Very Indian: Reminded Me of Calcutta of 1960s and New Delhi
Arrived in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, yesterday. I am very impressed by Vietnam's well organized, simple, basic and efficient systems. Like their famous military which defeated four empires, Chinese, French, Japanese and American. Paid USD 25 extra per person on top...
7 Companies Which Value Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Approach
These days, many companies across a wide range of industries are putting sustainability at the top of their priority list. The dangers of climate change are becoming more and more real, and we need to take responsibility and do what we can to minimize our effect on...
10 things you can do to celebrate pollution free Diwali: Go Green
Civil society groups are coming together all over the country to campaign for a green Diwali and how to celebrate Diwali that is pollution free. The Diwali ban could be the harbinger of a movement against the noise pollution and air contamination unleashed by ear...
Mahatma Gandhi on Air Pollution and Clean Air: Gandhian Philosophy
The grave danger caused by air pollution worldwide has imperiled life in a manner which surpassed the danger posed by many wars and conflicts in human history. The situation is so alarming that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has convened a Global Conference on...
TISS: Leading The Way Towards Inclusion and Sustainability
When I close my eyes and think of a an ideal world – one where I would truly like to live; one where I would find true happiness – I imagine it to be one where all beings – humans, animals, plants, insects - live in perfect harmony with one another and with...
It’s Not How Old You are But How ‘Young’ You Think, Feel & Look!
It’s strange, everyone I know is busy securing a future. They have no idea what's to follow or how it will all pan out, but they don’t mind neglecting their present for it! How do you propose to enjoy this “Secured, Insured Future"? In the Hospital? Or with heavy...
North East Environmentalists Get India’s Great Leaders Award (IGLA) 2018
Environmentalists from the North East of India, including Assam and Nagaland, have been recognized for their stellar work in the field of environmental conservation. Moharana Choudhary, hailing from Guwahati, Assam has been awarded “India’s Great Leaders Award 2018”....
Severe Air Pollution Hits Delhi: Five Areas of NCR Choke
India’s capital Delhi continues to reel under very poor air quality for the fourth day on a row. As many as 5 areas of the national capital region (NCR) recorded severe pollution. Authorities have warned that this situation could worsen over the next week owing to...