In this issue

It was only after the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in 2004, and many other cyclones that hit coastal regions of the world in the previous years, the conservation of mangrove forests gained importance. Mangrove plantations are not just a wall against disasters, but also hold socio-economic importance, for people dependent on these for their livelihood. In this article, Sharada Balasubramanian and Rahul Chavan look at how mangroves—the world’s most productive ecosystem—need to be conserved.

Pesticides, Poor Nutrition Damage Animal Health Combined Effects On Bee Survival

The combined effects of pesticides and a lack of nutrition form a deadly punch for many living beings, a new research from biologists at the University of California San Diego has shown for the first time. The study is the first to demonstrate the combined effects of pesticides and poor nutrition on bee survival.

2 mins

Common Man On A Mission To Save Trees

Anadish Pal is a prime example of what a citizen should do every time a precious tree is slayed. An inventor by profession, Anadish rose to popularity as an environmentalist in 2008 when he gathered the courage to fight tooth and nail against the girdling of a tree in his locality. Ten years later, he continues to plant trees and raise awareness on the importance of saving trees. As this interview with Namrata Gulati Sapra will reveal, the passionate environmentalist does not mince his words when it comes to issues concerning the environment, particularly trees.

4 mins

Test Driving! Absolute Freedom Behind Wheels

Driving in India is not easy, in fact, it has always been dangerous, but the recent statistics show that Indian roads are getting worse. The number of road accidents and the fatalities are rising steadily. In this article, Dr Elsa Lycias Joel discusses the mindset of an average Indian driver and what needs to be done to improve the situation.

4 mins

Whiz Mantra & Build A Class Initiative

Whiz Mantra & Build A Class Initiative

2 mins

Perceptions Amidst Conflict

People and Voices from the Sundarbans

5 mins

Bring Back Good Food With Organic Seeds

Women warriors don't go to the border to fight wars nor is culture dissemination restricted to the arts. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi talks about women who change bad farming practices and work hard among local farmers to disseminate organic seeds of forgotten vegetable and grain varieties that don't need pesticides and chemical fertilizers to grow. Their effort is to restore heritage plants and get people to eat pure food.

4 mins

Women's Leadership Schools Empowering Indian Women

Sarah Berry talks about a pioneering initiative by S M Sehgal Foundation, Gurugram, Haryana, that empowers women in a few Indian states to become advocates of their own development, by providing them information and support and making them aware of government programmes to ensure better delivery of public services. At Women’s Leadership Schools, women learn about crucial issues, such as food security, health and nutrition, their right to information, and social security programmes.

6 mins

Snakebite Mitigation Project In Gujarat

Snakebite Mitigation Project In Gujarat

4 mins

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