<p>Chennai, October 1, 2013: Mr. Menahem Kanafi, Israel Consul General to South-India was the Guest of Honor at Kodaikanal International School (KIS) Social Experience Program. During his visit
IS one born a woman or does one become one? Were women all through history burdened by inequitous norms and rules even during the period when surplus accumulation did not form the basis of
Forests play a vital role in sustaining water resources and aquatic ecosystems. Forest disturbance, both natural (e.g., wildfire, insects, disease, windstorms, drought) and human (e.g., timber harvesting,
Hemmed in by intensive agricultural and industrial activity, pastoralists are finding less room to carry on their activities. This could upset the delicate balance of agricultural ecosystems.
Conservation and sustainable use of plants is the prime issue on the agenda of the participants in the ongoing Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) conference in Leipzig. Germany.
The total preservation policy has alienated people living in and around national parks and caused much harm to the forests. Experts say effective conservation will not be possible unless this policy is reversed.
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ENVIRONMENT has emerged as a major concern for the world community. And rightly so, since the global environment is affected by the actions of different countries. The theme has several
A staple for many Asian and African nations, sweet potato is only now beginning to catch the attention of scientists
The Australian government is painting a rosy picture about how it has allocated a record us $1.6 billion towards environmental funding in the country's budget for 2004-2005. Authorities say the
A proposal to regularise encroachments in forests creates a flutter
With Vietnam opening its doors to foreigners, tourism and foreign exchange earnings are booming. However, fears are being raised of resultant environmental damage.
Eighty lakhsmaliscalefishworkers went on a strike allover India in January 1996, to protest against the government issuing licenses to largefishing vehicles. The Food and Agricultural Organization is insisting that states and stakeholders follow a
Village women emerge as successful entrepreneurs thanks to NEED an organisation with a difference
The state of medicinal plant conservation in India
A lift irrigation system helps tribals in Gujarat fight the tyranny of the seasons
People of a village in Orissa wage a battle against mining companies to protect their lands
Supercomputers can do in a matter of hours what hundreds of ordinary computers would take months to do. In fact, supercomputers perform tasks considered virtually impossible for ordinary computers.
Kerala's coast has become a battleground between traditional and mechanised fishing communities, jeopardising the marine ecosystem.
What is the origin of the Pondicherry Science Forum? Inspired by the experiences of the Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parishat, we set up PSF in December 1985 for the popularisation of science. We
