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7 Billion and Growing

A Billion Too Many

7 Billion and Growing One morning I was sitting in my verandah sipping a cup of tea which my wife had so fondly prepared when suddenly I was startled rudely by a strong commotion of dogs barking outside. It appeared that my neighbours helper...
Water Quality

Water Quality and Health Issues

Safe drinking water is a necessity for people in both the rural and urban India. The majority of people are concerned about clean water, yet may feel unaware. They may not know about the many sources of water pollution or the methods used to...
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The Last Refuge – A story of the Asiatic Lions at the Gir Forest

It was a hot sweltering summer of May when we reached the Gir National Park to film the Lions of Gir. We roamed the forest for three days on predetermined routes without luck. The pressure was mounting and so were the costs. On one of these...
The Dilemma of Extinction

The Dilemma of extinction

Biological extinction has been a natural phenomena in geological history but the rate of extinction was probably one species every thousand years. Evolution causes populations to adapt to the ecological changes brought about by changing climates...
Elephant Herd at Corbett - Dr. Yashpal Singh

Gajraj

The Elephant is an integral part of India’s culture. Mythology and history are replete with instances of the pristine glory of the Elephants. Associated with rain and thunder, the elephant was mount of ‘ Indra’ the Hindu God of war. Legend...

“Papa, Haathi”

I still remember these words in the vivid recollection of my childhood memories. I then remember me and my brother and sisters running outdoors to have a glimpse of that magnificent creature that strolls with a gait symbolic of sheer regality...
Kitchen Waste Recycling

Advantages of Recycling Kitchen Garbage – Some Great Ideas For You

Managing kitchen trash can really be hectic if you have not organized your work in a proper manner. These days various tools and equipments like trash compactors are available in the market, but instead of using them, you should consider recycling...
Landfill

All About Landfills

Landfills are basically the specific areas or sites where waste materials and garbage is disposed off on a regular basis. These special sites are constructed for the decomposition of different types of waste, be it industrial or household waste....
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Green ways to dispose electronic Waste- Excellent methods That You Can Use

Electronic waste also known as e-waste, electronic trash and waste electrical equipment are basically terms used for broken, outdated, discarded, surplus and useless electrical and electronic equipments. In developing countries the ever increasing...

Wetland Ecology and Avian Diversity

The climate and geographical diversity of India, gives it a rich diversity of birds. With interesting behavioral features huge flocks of local and migratory birds are the principal attractions in the lakes of this beautiful country. Birds play...