Cormorants at Ganga Barrage, Bijnor, UttarPradesh, India

Unleash Your Soul in Bijnor’s Whispering Forests & Soulful Wetlands

Let the flutter of waterbirds become your ringtone, the symphony of the canopy your lullaby. This isn’t just a nature escape; it’s a transformative 48-hour exploration of Bijnor’s secret havens – Haiderpur Wetland and Amangarh Tiger Reserve. Join me as I ditch the digital detox, learn from community conservation heroes, and rediscover the forgotten language of birds, jungles, and the lifeblood of rivers. Prepare to be humbled, amazed, and irrevocably changed. Continue reading Unleash Your Soul in Bijnor’s Whispering Forests & Soulful Wetlands

Beyond Pity: Shifting Perspectives on Specially Abled Individuals through Personal Encounters

In a world that often labels individuals with disabilities as less capable, it is crucial to challenge these ingrained perceptions and embrace the true essence of inclusivity. Personal encounters with individuals who have disabilities have the profound power to dismantle stereotypes, foster empathy, and illuminate the extraordinary capabilities that lie within each person. Continue reading Beyond Pity: Shifting Perspectives on Specially Abled Individuals through Personal Encounters

Water for All, All for Water, an arts festival by Viva con Agua in Delhi, India

Water Conservation is Crucial for Our Planet

Highlighting the need for water conservation, Viva con Agua (India) and Welthungerhilfe in partnership with Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, Delhi, organised an arts festival on WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).
The major causes of shrinking freshwater ecosystems are rampant development, without looking at long term impact, and growing populations. Added to this is the accelerating climate change crisis, with a high frequency of water-related disasters such as floods, storms and droughts.
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Book cover of ONE: The Story of the Ultimate Myth BY MANSOOR KHAN

Book Review: One: The Story of the Ultimate Myth by Mansoor Khan

Far from the world of Bollywood’s unreal, commercial romances, Mansoor Khan travels through time and space to talk about ecological destruction and evolution in a philosophical yet contemporary manner. The master of storytelling remains true to his art—his unique approach to climate crisis, environmental degradation, ignorance, greed forces us to put on our thinking cap and question our extravagant and rampant use of natural resources. Continue reading Book Review: One: The Story of the Ultimate Myth by Mansoor Khan