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The Artisans of Jodhpur
December 12, 2015
Folk music, dancing wooden puppets, miniatures and intriguing sculptures. Smell of freshly cured leather drifts through the air awakening all our senses and we discover the thousand and one facets of its craft as we walk through the Jodhpur Fort, in the deserts of western Rajasth...
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Soulcialtravel, NGO and Website
December 11, 2015
A unique Delhi-based NGO connects the right volunteers with the right social initiatives. Soulcialtravel is a unique NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) in the Indian landscape. It connects people, in particular foreigners and expats, with selected Indian NGOs and social projects...
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Chennai floods
December 11, 2015
Chennai is still struggling with the consequences of dramatic floods. The question is : is this a climate change issue or a bad town planning and management problem that could have been avoided? Credited with many achievements and marvels, citizens of India’s populous south...
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Paris Attacks
December 8, 2015
Terror attacks have led to uncertainty about travel to one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations, with numerous cancellations, but the Parisian tourism industry is far from beaten. The day after the terror attacks of 13/11, Paris saw numerous cancellations, mainly of...
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Meet Rajesh Mittal
December 4, 2015
Rajesh Mittal is the animal saviour of Green Park Market area, in South Delhi. Dogs, cats, rats, ants, birds, plants and street vendors… he is helping others, in accordance to his spiritual belief that God is in every soul. For that he quit a prosperous real estate career and l...
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Ecological fight
November 23, 2015
Pollution, deforestation, ozone depletion – there are numerous factors culminating in climatic changes that today threaten not only human beings but the very existence of our planet. To reverse this negative trend, several eco-warriors have sprung since Rachel Lious Carson ...
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Environmental geopolitics
November 23, 2015
While large countries have a huge landmass where vulnerable communities could be relocated, others such as Bangladesh or island nations such as Maldives and Solomon Seychelles are not so fortunate. These countries could well be the first victims of the threat of climate change. T...
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Agriculture & Environment
November 23, 2015
Agriculture, which is the source of livelihood for nearly 60 pc Indians, contributes 17.6 pc of the total green house gases (GHG) emissions in India, mainly due to intensive farming in a few select states. Organic and new farming methods give hope to the sector. At a time when th...
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Conventional Energy Sources
November 23, 2015
India relies heavily on conventional energy sources, coal being at the forefront and the scenario seems to continue in the coming decades as well in order to feed one of the fastest growing economies, despite an ambitious push for renewable energy. Meanwhile, quick steps become i...
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Paul Giacobbi
November 23, 2015
Give India its Due France can help India in meeting its environment challenges, mainly in cleaning rivers, waste management and in air pollution. But the EU and the world needs to give India its due, says Paul Giacobbi. Paris is set to host COP21 meet, what are your expect...
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Interview with Venkaiah Naidu
November 23, 2015
Smart Transition of India Urban development faces numerous challenges with regard to power, water, transport, waste management and infrastructure. Keeping in view India’s commitment towards climate change, cities need to be innovative to finance their transitions. Developed cou...
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Udaipur
November 19, 2015
While the popular destination to enjoy the colours of holi is Braj, a small town in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh where it is believed that Lord Krishna grew up; the living palace at Udaipur opens its gates to witness a royal celebration. Colours, Krishna-Radha raas (dance)...
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