let’s make our planet greener!
There is a growing interest for children’s literature on the environment and climate, that aims to tackle complex subjects while infusing them with hope and humour. While the genre is not new in India, teachers, librarians, and parents are increasingly recognising the need to have these conversations with children. Image credit – Children’s literature joins the climate conversation | Mongabay…
The uniqueness of India and its Indianness lies in its natural diversity. The ancient sages and saints made efforts to bind man with nature. Since ancient times, poets have composed verses in Telugu language with nature as the focal point. In Telugu literature, animals like snakes, spiders and elephants were shown crossing the boundaries of devotion. The epic Kalahastishwara Mahatmyam Kavya, written by Dhurjati, the court poet of Sri Krishna Devaraya, is an example. Humans learnt the form of Satvik Bhakti from Shri (Spider), Kaala (snake) and Hasti (elephant), which are not domestic creatures.
It was an engaging Sunday evening at The Bangalore Room with the mesmerizing Dr Gowri Shankar, the reputed wildlife biologist and conservationist who has danced with the King Cobra for over 20 years now! In the course of a talk that was full of humour, delivered with verve, and packed with incredible personal stories, eye-popping discoveries, and passionate advocacy for…
It is high time architects, builders, and city planners make nature an integral part of design. Urban decay is largely because nature is seen as an ornamental factor. Is it high time for Rewilding cities?