Posts from the environment category.
You talk behind their backs all day, but in front, you smile and sway. Why do you act, why pretend? “Everybody does it! That’s the way”.Water flows, you let it waste. Don’t you see the damage it causes? Why ignore it, why don't you care? \Oh come on, everybody does it! It’s just everywhere”.“You have your period? Sit outside today, while others pra...
\People don’t put the garbage in their bags; instead, they prefer to throw it on the roads.\His innocent yet insightful statement made me realize the importance of addressing this issue. That was the moment I decided to take action and share the thought with others in our colony!…. Our initiative continued for five years. By the end of 2019, we had collected an astounding 2,500 kgs of plastic wast...
A view with concrete roofs of multiple buildings, connected to each other by wifi cables. This has been my ideal view for bird watching for the longest time. A view outside my door. Mynas, sparrows, beaters are common birds. Seen daily. Bee-eaters are rarely seen on tress but more on the wires! Eagles also add upto this list. Always seen gazing from the highest point from the roof, be it on overhe...
If you or anyone you know is thinking of visiting the United States, I would beg and beseech you to include a National Park or Monument in your trip. Even if it is to take a break from seeing malls and big cities, these Parks are a universe unto themselves.IMO, you cannot begin to understand the United States without seeing the vast landscape and wild expanses that it has. The history of the land ...
The drought forced the villagers to confront their reliance on traditional farming methods. Arjun organized workshops with agricultural experts, inviting new perspectives and ideas. The villagers learned about sustainable practices and innovative techniques, fostering a sense of hope amidst uncertainty. As they implemented these changes, Arjun watched as the land began to transform, resiliently ad...
However, as their community flourished, challenges arose. A drought threatened their crops, creating tension among villagers. “How can we come together when we’re struggling to survive?” one villager questioned during a session. Arjun felt the weight of despair pressing down. Yet, he remembered his parents’ wisdom: “Unity is strength.” He encouraged open discussions about their fears and hopes, em...
Museums have been a sanctuary for me for a long time. I cannot overstate their importance in my adult life. This entity that is a welcoming space to explore art, heritage, history and anthropology - has been another piece of the puzzle to understanding what and why of “us”. There have been multiple incidents of activists throwing soup at painting to bring attention to global warming and humanity’s...
An empire of siphoning and hiding money. A Roman settled curio shop for the royals. Greenery and magpies.
On a fine festive morning, I woke up to realise the amount of cracker dad had purchased for the Diwali celebration. Back in the day, a company called Standard used to visit dad’s office and hand over a list of all offerings with a empty column on it! All we had to do was to mark the quantity and type of the crackers. Then 2 days, before Diwali the bag used to show up at our door step. The size of ...