There is no denying that pens have been a very important part of our history. From signing important historical documents to writing love letters, from the arts to the sciences, our love for a good pen has been cemented throughout history continuing even through the
Even a couple of decades ago, the eastern side of Kolkata, especially New Town, had an abundance of undisturbed landscape, long stretches of grasslands, marshlands, and wetlands which was home to a wide variety of wild fauna, birds, butterflies, reptiles and even mammals like jackals,
One of the biggest challenges that modern civilization is facing every day is preventing environmental pollution, and by saving rainwater, we could take a positive step toward it. Although we are well aware of the fact that we should treasure water, our generic mentality is
Song of trees, sprouting of new leaves, swaying of branches --- fragile ecosystems affected only by human greed. That’s why and how we have destroyed forests, made the Earth less green and more polluted. On this International Day of Forests, here is the story of
Imagine yourself standing by a dense plantation in the middle of the day. A thud! And looking up at the sky, with sheer horror, you find a flock of vultures flying above your head. A situation to invoke vehement dread indeed! However, Buxa Tiger Reserve
They are ‘Friends of Elephants’ or Gaja Mitras who will protect, love and guide the mammoth animals to safety and ensure that their dwindling numbers do not lead to their extinction. To end the Human Pachyderm Conflict in West Bengal that at times leads to
Some arrivals come as a harbinger of Spring, spreading joy and happiness, with a plethora of new experiences to savour in the midst of a mundane life or even to spice up the weekends. Being in the midst of nature with animals and birds around
If the devastation of the recent earthquake of Turkey is sending ripples of shockwaves through the nation, so did the cyclones of Aila and Amphaan that had ripped through the heart and soul of Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest of the world harbouring some of
It seems that the recent Union Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had the ‘Go Green’ tag in mind. And one particular scheme has drawn the attention of environmentalists of Kolkata – a special scheme called ‘Amrit Dharohar’ aimed at protecting vital wetlands
Another World Wetlands Day is at our doorstep. But most of us are completely unaware of the importance of a wetland. Some consider it to be swampy worthless garbage dump while some consider it to be a disgusting abode of mosquitoes. Thanks to our ignorance! World