Category: sustainable development
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Lessons from the mountain trek
Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, remarked that “It is not the mountain that we conquer, but ourselves”. Looking back at my trek experience at the Hampta pass (situated at a height of 14,100 ft above sea level), I cannot agree more with Mr. Hillary.…
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Policy-making- is this an exercise for organized anarchy!
If you happen to visit a rural area or an unplanned city, you see that the development (or underdevelopment) happens on its own pace even if there is no planned policy guiding the development of that area. For example, if there is no proper road, then the local government or even the locals residing in…
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The debilitating effect of technological advancement- tearing our health into pieces!
You must have commonly observed that the generations in older times like in 1950s to 1970s were physically more fit and active than the generations that came later. They had better immunity, better physical fitness and they were more close to the “natural way of doing things” as they were less dependent on technology. The…
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In terms of resources, the best time for humanity is now!
We don’t think over this issue of resourcefulness every now and then, because we don’t usually think about the bygone era of humanity. But, if you think a little deeply, you will find that we are at the cusp of best times now as compared to almost all the generations that have come before us.…
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The dissonance between demand and supply leading to an unsustainable future!
If you have read a little bit of economics, then you must have read about the forces of demand and supply operating in the market economy. This is an amazing concept which says that whenever there is dissonance or disequilibrium between the demand and supply, the market will shift in a direction so as to…
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Frugality- the need of the hour, not a curtailment of freedom!
The PM’s speech highlighting the importance of cutting down “unnecessary expenditure” to save the precious and limited forex reserves has garnered mixed reactions from different quarters. But, I would like to look at it from a positive point of view, as it is not only in the interest of the nation as a whole, but…
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Are we turning into anti-international?
Yes, you read it right (or wrong?)- Anti-international! You may have heard of the word “anti-national” several times, as it is often quoted in rhetoric, on news channels, by politicians and super-intellectuals. But, now it is time to think about “anti-international” persons, thoughts and ideologies! Our identity at the international level, by and large, is…
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Keoladeo- The Birders’ paradise and encounter with the great Mr. Rajveer Singh
If you are a nature lover, and you want to explore one of the best natural ecosystems for bird-watching in their natural habitat in India, Keoladeo National Park would be nothing short of your dream destination! Situated in Bharatpur district (called the gateway of Rajasthan), I had heard of it during preparation for Civil Services…
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A world full of urban “ganwars”!
Ganwar (गंवार) is a Hindi word, which literally refers to the person living in villages. But, often, it is used in the negative sense meaning someone who is illiterate, ill-mannered and foolish! But, I often think that the actual गंवार is far better than the people living in the urban areas in many dimensions. The…
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Is nature a dustbin or a dumpyard of our activities?
The case of severe air pollution Among all activities that we do all day long in our homes, we try to keep things in order and places tidy. We arrange our rooms, our clothes, our food etc etc., because we care about these things. We decorate places to improve their aesthetic beauty. But, what is…
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