First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
India
-
From butterfly to caterpillar
Stung by unplanned growth, Naini Tal once a queen among hill resorts is being divested of her riches.
-
A river with a difference
DOES THE ago-old belief in Ganga's incorruptibility hold water? Yes, says environmental engineer D S Bhargava of Roorkee University, who believes that this is what has led to apathy towards the
-
Need for an overhaul
Scientific research and organisation must be completely re oriented to a more balanced development of the planet.
-
Different callings
BESIDES farming, the Jyapus also engage in activities such as pottery, weaving, tile and brick-making. Weaving is an important activity, as the Jyapus traditionally prefer to wear home-spun clothes.
-
Life takes on new meaning
<I>The tribals of south Bihar found new self respect after their struggle to save their sarnas from outsiders.</I>
-
Dedicated to death
<i>The grove of Tivri is the only one in Ratnagiri district to have escaped a social forestry scheme.</i>
-
A masquerade
THERE are some books in the market that need to be reviewed, if only to reveal a racket of converting doctorate theses into so-called specialised books that at times cost the earth. If you thought
-
Diminished by fragmentation
Kerala's serpent groves have fallen victim to changing times and beliefs.
-
Spreading the good word.
Organisations are trying to disseminate information on environment and development.
-
Against the wind
<i>The kuthuvals of Madurai district are degraded today and are partially responsible for increasing monsoon havoc.</i>