India is known for its rich cultural traditions, and its diversity is reflected in a wide variety of unique and remarkable art and craft forms. These are an integral part of Indian identity, but over time, many of these traditions have faded into obscurity. One such art is Tikuli, a form of hand painting that […]
SOUTH INDIA’S STRUGGLE WITH WASTE AND WATER MISMANAGEMENT
South India faces significant challenges in managing municipal solid waste, with issues ranging from inadequate collection and processing to improper disposal and a lack of public awareness. The region struggles with high waste generation rates, especially in urban areas, and a large proportion of waste ends up in landfills or is openly dumped, posing environmental and health […]
Bhandwari Lake Restoration
Originally part of the Aravalli hill ecosystem, the Bhandwari landfill sits adjacent to water bodies that act as seasonal ponds. Over time, untreated leachate from the landfill seeped into these ponds—contaminating groundwater, harming flora and fauna, and posing health hazards to nearby forest land and wildlife. The problem escalated to the extent that animals in […]
Aravallis and Delhi Ridge
The Aravallis are one of the oldest landforms on the Earth (dating back 350 million years). They stretch across four states (Delhi, Haryana , Rajasthan & Gujarat). “Aravalli” is a Sanskrit word which can be broken into Ara and Valli which means “line of peaks”. The Aravalli mountain range stretches over 800 km from Gujarat […]
The Healing Power of Naturopathy: Embracing Nature for Health and Wellness
In an age where modern medicine and technology often take centre stage in healthcare, there’s a growing interest in returning to nature’s roots. One of the most holistic and time-tested approaches to health is naturopathy, an alternative medicine system that focuses on the body’s ability to heal itself with the aid of natural therapies. What […]