The problems we see today are a result of the mistakes of the past. So, it seems natural to me that today’s solutions should be directed at the future. The disregard for environment, the cynicism about government, the skepticism about democracy all seem like the result of a vicious feedback cycle of negative thought.
This week [...]
Often, we require rural statistical information related to our business. How many farming communities exist in an area. What is the forest cover in an area. What is the existing economic scenario in rural areas. And many more like this. How do you find such information?
The answer is to visit Gram Panchayat offices, Agricultural information [...]
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 [...]
The great Indian elections are here again. My country has definitely changed a lot for sure. At least it is not like the pre-1990s when you had to ask permission from the government to set up a company. Democracy has also pretty much worked in this country. Although it got a rating of 7.8 out [...]
