Planetary boundaries point to an existential crisis – What are our alternatives?

Our survival requires the widespread adoption of lifestyle models that decouple economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. If we do not address this problem quickly, scientists predict that the consequences for life on Earth will be catastrophic, and irreversibly so in few cases.  Continue reading Planetary boundaries point to an existential crisis – What are our alternatives?

Is lockdown an effective strategy to control infections like COVID-19? Might be! – shows this new study from Pune

By Dr. Jaimini Sarkar Background Do you remember the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the nationwide lockdown to tackle the spread of COVID-19 across the country in 2020? The move sparked a debate on whether it was the right step to control the infection or not? Was the timing of imposing and lifting the lockdown apt? Was there any science and evidence behind … Continue reading Is lockdown an effective strategy to control infections like COVID-19? Might be! – shows this new study from Pune

Reimagining ‘Char Dham’ in Uttarakhand

By Rishabh Shrivastava Char Dham – Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath – in the hill state of Uttarakhand has shared deep spiritual, cultural and social ties not just with the people of Uttarakhand but all across the country. Char Dham has a rich history and deep links with the philosophy of Hinduism. However, over a period of time, the idea of Char Dham is not … Continue reading Reimagining ‘Char Dham’ in Uttarakhand