Month: May 2014

  • Yamuna – the Holy river?

    Yamuna – the Holy river?

    India is called the land of the rivers and is endowed with a rich distribution network across the length and breadth of the country. According to the Hindu mythology, the rivers are worshipped as incarnations of gods and goddesses. A dip in the waters of Yamuna and Ganga is believed to wash of your sins.…

  • Traditional cigarettes or electronic cigarettes- the choice is easy

    Traditional cigarettes or electronic cigarettes- the choice is easy

    ‘Cigarette smoking is injurious to health’- this is a statutory warning that we notice on each and every cigarette box across the globe. Nevertheless seeing this warning over the years has not led us to change our lifestyle or quit cigarettes. There are millions of people in the world who are addicted to cigarettes and cigars.…

  • Best Natural Foods In India..

    Best Natural Foods In India..

                    After a lot of research on the web, I have noticed that it’s very difficult to put the natural foods under one name. So, we are going to distinguish or classify the naturally available best foods under different categories. Under each category we will have five best…

  • Reusing plastic bottles

    Reusing plastic bottles

    Everyone is well aware about the massive destruction of the environment by the hands of humans. This has led to new inventions and origin of innovative plans every day to reduce the damage caused by us. Of course, we cannot just invent something out of the blue. But, the least we can do is to…

  • Jute- a better alternative to plastic

    Jute- a better alternative to plastic

    Plastic has become an inevitable part of our lives. No matter how much we want to get rid of it, it still occupies a monumental place on the earth. Made from non bio-degradable polymers or PP, plastic does not break down easily. It takes hundreds of years to decompose one piece of plastic. With a…

  • True Environmentalists: The Tribal People

    True Environmentalists: The Tribal People

    ‘Sar santey rookh rahe to bhi sasto jaan.’ ‘If a tree is saved even at the cost of the head, it is worth it.’ ~Amrita Devi. Amrita Devi was a member of the Bishnoi tribe in Rajasthan who gave up her life in order to protect trees. Tribal people not cut trees and make paper…

  • Increasing Atmospheric Oxygen…

    Increasing Atmospheric Oxygen…

    Origin Of Oxygen In The Atmosphere: Have you ever wondered why earth is the only known planet that contains oxygen? Scientists theorized that earth at the beginning of time was actually without oxygen. It took nearly billions of years for the right conditions to arrive which lead to the accumulation of air which supports the…

  • DIY Your own world! A terrarium

    DIY Your own world! A terrarium

    Want to build your own ecosystem? Well, here is a simple and easy technique. Make a terrarium in just few steps! A terrarium is basically a miniature world!!! In here you can grow whatever plants you like and you can choose to have animals too and call yourself the creator of a whole new world!…

  • Global Warming-A Global Warning

    Global Warming-A Global Warning

    Well, a happy summer vacation to those of you who do have one! It’s really a pleasure to sit at home instead of having to step out in this heat (sorry office goers. I feel for you…). Summer hasn’t even got to its full strength yet, but it’s already strong enough to be punishing. I…

  • ECONOMIC APPROACH TO THE ENERGY PROBLEM

    ECONOMIC APPROACH TO THE ENERGY PROBLEM

    In addressing and considering issues related to energy and environment from the perspective of development economics, it is very difficult for anyone to remain objective. The questions are complex, the decisions are difficult, and the answers are crucial. The questions are complex, the decisions are difficult, and the answers are crucial. It is upon these…