OWhen we’re young, we’re taught that planting trees is important because they give us oxygen. However, no one tells us that trees are essential for many other reasons as well. It's not just about planting — protecting big, grown trees is just as important. Children are
On World Tiger Day, 29th July 2025, an inspiring initiative was launched at Baghbon, located in the bird haven on the fringes of the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, by SHER (Society for Heritage & Ecological Research) at their Community Resource and Knowledge Centre. The core message of
International Tiger Day As a child vacationing in Sariya (now in Jharkhand) in the 1960s, Biswajit Roy Chowdhury was captivated by Santhal music and the Santhal way of life. Most notably, he was entranced by the wild animals that the Santhals kept as pets, and clearly remembers two
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a major freshwater weed found in lakes, rivers, and other water bodies across the globe. With high rates of regeneration, survival, and growth, it is generally difficult to clear water bodies infested with the weed. Water hyacinth forms dense colonies
Afew days ago, we received the news of India becoming the most populous country in the world, beating China. India has also ranked to be the 3rd largest e-waste producer in the world, only behind China and the United States. Maharashtra is the largest e-waste-producing
Umashankar Mandal has transformed barren riverbanks into lush, storm-defying mangrove forests
If you love keeping track of the actively performing NGOs based out of Bengal, then it is most likely that you have heard or seen a group of enthusiastic youngsters working relentlessly under an enticing banner, scribbled ‘Charis’. These people are on a mission to impart computer education
It still rises half a metre per century. In a joint statement last week, China and Nepal announced the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest’s height has changed as per a recent survey. Geologists believe that a severe earthquake that hit Nepal in 2015, might
Ever since the use of plastic dawned, waste management has become a lot more tough because plastics do not decompose for years. Plastic is still used in almost every sector around the world, principally because of its diverse nature. It is true that plastic is
Chitrak Pramanik and his team Industrialization and technology have changed our lives for the better. Everything is just a click away or simply one call or text away. It is important to understand that life was not so simple and it was a lot harder than