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.
The Andaman Islands are an archipelago of around 300 islands with rich ecological and cultural diversity. Dr. Madhuri Ramesh, Associate Professor at Azim Premji University, has spent considerable time studying the food practices of the different communities in the islands. The food habits are heavily influenced by the customs, beliefs and cultural practices. In this talk organised by the Indian…
The Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost landmass in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The mega infrastructure development proposed on the island will destroy the delicate ecosystem and the indigenous communities that have safeguarded the island for generations. This book is a compilation of articles and reports published in Frontline and other news platforms that examine the disaster this project is likely to create in one of the most biodiverse regions in India.
What if we could never predict cyclones, floods or extreme climate events? Weather prediction is only a few decades old phenomenon made possible by the likes of Dr Jagadish Shukla. A Billion Butterflies: A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory is a unique memoir showcasing the passion, determination and true intelligence of a boy from rural Bengal who became one of the biggest scientific minds in the world, giving hope to the warming planet.