World war II. Events that changed our history. In many ways, it changed the course of humanity itself. Surviving the war required huge amounts of effort from all the participating countries. Now replace the B26, FW200, T60, M2 etc of the world war with CO2, NOx, CH4, SOx etc and you have a new war [...]
How was your city 15 years back? Much beautiful than now? I am sure it was. These changes are visible. That is why we cry and shout whenever trees get replaced by roads or when a lake gets converted to an apartment. We care only about the things we can see with our eyes. What [...]
Recently, I had three experiences, however small they may seem had a huge effect on me. First is about entrepreneurs, possibilities and the hope of capitalizing a possibility that brings happiness. Second is about a grassroot approach that can bring immense change. Third is about the necessity to attack common human tendencies with radical approaches.
I [...]
A few days back, I had been to a school to provide teachers with technical help related to environment related projects. During the discussion, I came to know about some interesting activities being conducted in one of the classes; With a view to teach students about how a seed turns into a plant, they have [...]
Today, I was at a public meeting for protecting 137 trees from being cut: http://www.sapgreen.com/2009/137-trees-saved-in-mysore
Some things I learnt from the proceedings:
Loudness works only to a particular level. People who are loud also tend to lose their patience pretty soon. Slowly, they lose attention and interest. The ones who wait with patience and the ones with [...]
