In this issue

The cover story titled, 'Depictions of Nature in Indian Art: Themes and Imagery Drawn from the Environment ', maps prominent representations of nature in Indian art, both old and new. The author traces the depiction of themes inspired by the environment in various Indian art forms from prehistoric to modern times and finds that the idea of nature has deeply influenced the way humans have seen and reacted to the world. The article traces the depiction of themes inspired by natural surroundings or the environment.

In the special report titled, 'The Kaziranga Debate: Wildlife Cringes or the View from the Fringes? ', the author narrates both the sides of the story of the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary by giving an account of the series of events and developments that have emerged in this regard. While the Kaziranga authorities and the government feel they need to strengthen their security, the tribal people feel that their security should not be compromised at any cost.

The feature article titled, 'The Benefits of Trees and Plants in Reducing Pollution and Global Warming ' highlights the ways in which trees and plants help in keeping the atmospheric pollutants under check by absorbing carbon dioxide (CO2) and releasing oxygen. The author also cautions that while reforestation and preserving the existing forests is a very good way to improve the atmospheric conditions, we cannot alone depend on them to carry the whole burden of reducing global warming, pollution, and fighting climate change. Therefore, we need to reduce the emissions to acceptable levels.

Hybrid Solar System - End Of ‘Power' Struggle For Varanasi Weavers

For many weavers in Varanasi, the home of the fabled silk weavers, life seems to be turning for the better after years of struggle. In this article, Kishor Kumar Choudhary, Jitendra Tiwari, and Swarup Mallik discuss that after fighting grid power supply shortage and paying for expensive diesel generated supply for long, many weavers in Varanasi are now shifting to a hybrid solar system (solar energy + grid) backed by cleaner, smaller, and more powerful lithium batteries.

4 mins

Ecological Air Conditioning - Nature Is The Best Defence Against Climate Change

Nature itself can be the best defence against climate change for many species—at least in the short term—according to a study published in the journal Ecology Letters from the University of California, Davis. It has been found that ecological air conditioning offers shortterm protection from a warming climate.

3 mins

The Kaziranga Debate - Wildlife Cringes Or The View From The Fringes?

Nestled in the heart of Assam, Kaziranga National Park was recently mired in a bitter controversy regarding the killing of tribal people in the name of wildlife conservation. To what extent is this kind of security justified, if at all? On their part, the Kaziranga authorities and the government feel they need to strengthen their security, and by no means is Kaziranga the only rhino-bearing area where gun battles between the forest security and well-armed poachers occur resulting in casualties. In this article, Nava Thakuria narrates both sides of the story and gives an account of the series of events and developments that have emerged in this regard.

7 mins

Conserving Rich Avian Biodiversity - Kerala Agricultural University Shows the Way

We all know that forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and biosphere reserves are the regular choices for conserving biodiversity. Bhavya Khullar informs us that a study from the Kerala Agricultural University in India has opened the possibility of conserving the rich avian biodiversity of the region on its campus.

4 mins

Shiksha

Bringing Education To Underprivileged Children And Youth

2 mins

Mars InSight Mission - To Be Launched By NASA In May 2018

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has set a new launch opportunity, beginning May 5, 2018, for the InSight mission to Mars. NASA is moving forward with a spring 2018 launch of its InSight mission to study the deep interior of Mars, following final approval by the agency’s Science Mission Directorate.

2 mins

Capturing The Wild - Moments And Movements In The Wilderness

A coffee table book on the wildlife of the Indian and the African jungles, Roar is a luxuriously produced tome running into two hundred odd pages that brings together a collection of photographs taken by Kamal Morarka. Keep reading to know more about this book…

3 mins

Service Companies For Dog Care

Is it difficult for you to find time to take care of your pet dog? Maneka Sanjay Gandhi suggests a dog walking service company that could help. It is also a good business idea for young people.

4 mins

Students As e-Waste Warriors: Sensitizing About Reducing And Safe Disposal Of E-Waste

The Paris Agreement is perhaps the most well-known agreement on climate change mobilizing all the nations under one pact, but what about efforts at an individual level? How will the world even know about the steps that are being taken to combat the growing problems of climate change and waste management? Acknowledging the importance of rewarding and recognizing such efforts, TERI introduced the ‘Green Heroes Contest’ to honour such initiatives. Kirti Lakhanpal, a ‘green hero’ herself, shares her experience with e-waste management and how being a part of this campaign has been truly rewarding for her. Kirti started a small movement amongst her students who went back to sensitize their parents and neighbourhoods on reducing e-waste and the need for safe disposal. As part of this effort, students have educated nearly 80 ragpickers on the health hazards of unsafe dismantling of e-waste and convinced them to sell it judiciously to the organized sector.

4 mins

Rickshawbank - Banking On Rickshaws For Greener Journeys

They are a part and parcel of life in small towns, and the best guarantee for easy mobility in several congested old neighbourhoods in many metropolitan cities of India. Yet, they are shunned by municipalities and police alike as slow-moving traffic. In this feature, Dr Rina Mukherji highlights Dr Pradeep Sarmah’s persistent efforts in promoting the cause of cycle-rickshaws and rickshaw-pullers in the country.

4 mins

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