Reflections on Science Nature, and the Future

Selected works of Triloki Nath Khoshoo Reflections on Nature, Science, and the Future’ is a collection of essays by Dr. T.N. Khoshoo, a prolific scientist who authored over 300 papers, numerous books, and articles. Over the years, his writings have ranged from the cytology of ornamental plants to environmental policies and deep ecological practices. Throughout his […]

EDIBLE NON-MARINE MOLLUSCS OF INDIA

Aravind N.A. and Anushree Jadhav Molluscs, the second most abundant phylum after arthropods, exhibit a remarkable diversity spanning many ecosystems. They range from the depths of the oceans to the Himalayan snow-clad mountains and from tropical rainforest to deserts and subarctic and subantarctic habitats. Notably, they are absent from the Antarctic landmass. With an estimated […]

Forgotten Trails Foraging Wild Edibles

Authors : Malemleima Ningombi and Harisha R.P Over the last several years, through our community-research project, we have had the honour of interacting with the Soligas, an indigenous community residing in the Cauvery River Basin in the southern Western Ghats. Working with them has meant knowing their ways of being. And food has played a […]

Terrestrial Orchids

Naresh SwamiYear: 2016City: BangalorePublisher: ATREEThe book is part of a research program to study and photograph orchid species from the Eastern Himalayas, covering the regions of Eastern Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling District, Arunachal pradesh, Assam and Nagaland. Hardcover: 228 pagesPublisher: Naresh Swami (2016)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 9352583779ISBN-13: 978-9352583775Product Dimensions: 34 x 24 x 3.8 cm http://www.amazon.in/Terrestrial-Orchids-Naresh-Swami/dp/9352583779/ref=sr_1_1?i…

Rethinking Environmentalism Linking Justice, Sustainability, and Diversity

Author/s: Dr. Sharachchandra LeleEduardo S. BrondizioJohn ByrneGeorgina M. MaceJoan Martinez-AlierYear: 2018Publisher: MIT PressA multidisciplinary examination of alternative framings of environmental problems, with using examples from forest, water, energy, and urban sectors. Does being an environmentalist mean caring about wild nature? Or is environmentalism synonymous with concern for future human well-being, or about a fair apportionment […]