Exploring Hanoi: Vietnam Is A Country of Small Shopkeepers, Restaurants
The hotel in Hanoi in Vietnam, just Rs 1750 per day, is great. Clean with good fittings, mostly new and in good condition. Well maintained. Young, friendly, uniformed, smiling hotel staff, about half of whom speak reasonably good English. Much better English and...
Diwali Air Pollution: Trucks banned from Entry into Delhi
In view of the spike in the air pollution levels in and around the national capital Delhi and its adjoining areas after Diwali, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority or the EPCA has banned truck entry. Trucks have been banned from entering the...
How to choose air purifier for indoor air pollution
Air quality in India has really dipped. There are many reasons for it: cutting of trees, vehicles, crop stubble burning, burning of trash in cities, and bursting of fire crackers during Diwali. It is not just the outside but the indoors too that can be polluted much...
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...
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...
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...
Royal Enfield Garage Cafe, Goa: Try Bruschetta, Apple Mocktail, Soufflé
Opened earlier this year and sitting next to Baga Creek locale in Goa, the Royal Enfield Garage Cafe is a port of call for travelers and tourists alike, especially if you’re a Royal Enfield Enthusiast. A perfect place for long, slow evenings, the Royal Enfield Garage...
Air-o-Thon and Green Ubuntu Partner for Fighting Air Pollution
As much as 92 per cent of the people across the world breathe unhealthy air, which results in close to 6.5 million deaths per year, as per the latest World Health Organization (WHO) reports. Air Pollution is a big and growing global challenge. GreenUbuntu has tied up...
Make Environmental Studies a Part of School Curriculum, College Syllabus
Environmental studies is controversial in the educational systems. Many people debate on whether it is required? Environmental studies are basically the study of interactions between people and the world, including living and non-living elements. It is a field which...
Citizens Ensure Environmental Safety by Filling Potholes in Mumbai
Initially man systematically clears the natural environment to build roads, and then does not even bother to ensure that the roads are in safe condition. One of the common perils of urban driving in India is the numerous potholes that we encounter on the roads. Due to...
5 Reasons Why I Switched from Tampons to a Menstrual Cup
Tampons are the most popular period protection option in the world. If you’re currently using them, you might think that they work pretty well. After all, they protect against leaks during your period. However, there are a number of reasons why you might consider...