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Eco-Living

A Golden Goal for the Environment

by Prakash Rangarajan

Finally the curtain is down on the football World Cup 2010, replete with all the gut wrenching drama associated with the No 1 team sport on Earth. On a personal note, the demise of the Brazilian samba and the Argentine ballet left a huge lump in the throat. The Spanish salsa had the final laugh [...]

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To Bt Brinjal or not to – Should Bt Brinjal stay a midsummer night’s dream in India?

by Prakash Rangarajan

The recent no go to release of Bt Brinjal by the environment minister in India has  thrown a spanner into the aspirations of proponents of genetically modified (GM) crops. The status quo defined by the indefinite moratorium is not just a breather for the environmentally conscious brethren but also an opportunity for everyone to evaluate, [...]

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Anupam Mishra’s TED Talk on the Ancient Ingenuity of Water Harvesting

by Ishrath Humairah
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Freshwater is the fast disappearing resource for which future wars will happen. Here is TED talk by Anupam Mishra, taking you back in time to see how water was harvested, conserved, and used with reverence and respect.

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Gift a Green Plant – DIY Ecofriendly Party Favors and Gifts for Kids

by Ishrath Humairah
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Go organic this party season and spread the cheer of green. Add personal touch and warmth to your gifts and give-aways by gift wrapping plants and trees with recycled paper.

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