हराउँदै गएका सम्बन्धहरू: दार्जीलिङ हिमालयका वन र जल पारिस्थितिक प्रणालीहरूको पुनर्स्थापना
Beyond Planting Trees: Restoring Native Forest and Freshwater Ecosystems In Darjeeling Himalaya
Prior to the colonial period, large areas of the lower and middle elevations, specifically in Darjeeling were covered by extensive subtropical and temperate broad-leaf forests that formed a continuous ecological network across the hills. During British rule, the landscape underwent a profound transformation as forests were cleared to establish tea plantations, settlements, roads, and other […]
Mumbai is Worried About Water, but Its Control Over Mainland Dams is Depriving Others
This summer, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation implemented a 10% water cut from May 15 as levels in the seven lakes, which the city depends on, plummeted. The city had water for 45 days as of June 3, amid concerns over a weak monsoon season. Mumbai’s water problems overshadow the situation in other cities in the […]
Addressing the Threat of Zoonoses Requires Moving Beyond Biological Lenses
It needs deepening the perspective of One Health to include social and political analysis and treating zoonotic outbreaks as socio-ecological crises that demand structural solutions
Why are forest villages in Madhya Pradesh still under the control of the Forest Department eight decades after independence? [Commentary]
Even after independence, many forest villages did not become revenue villages, giving their inhabitants limited rights in land ownership, bank loans, government schemes, and local self-governance. The Forest Rights Act, 2006, provides for the conversion of forest villages into revenue villages, but the process has been slow and controversial in Madhya Pradesh. The recent SOP […]
Under Pressure: A Voyage into Vast Vembanad Lake
I was sitting on a boat enjoying the allure of Kerala’s monsoon, which I had previously only known through films and reels. As the romance of the land touched me, I reminded myself that my journey here was not just to experience beauty, but to understand it. I had joined the 18th edition of the […]
A bird call that signals rains [Commentary]
The piece reflects on ecological knowledge, seasonal indicators, and the relationship between bird calls and changing rainfall patterns in the Himalaya.
Overlooked urban springs can strengthen water security in Himalayan cities [Commentary]
During Gangtok’s water crisis, springs continued to supply households, acting as a reliable water source alongside centralised water infrastructure. Most springs remain accessible common resources, protected through local practices, shared use, and strong cultural and religious connections. Protecting recharge zones, implementing springtide management, and formally incorporating springs into municipal water governance can strengthen climate resilience […]
Sagara Science Forum: Where science sparks beyond the syllabus
Through hands-on camps and interactive sessions, the Sagara Science Forum is challenging rote learning and inspiring students to engage with science in new ways, writes Seshadri K S
India’s farms do ecological work that no policy has accounted [Commentary]
India’s agricultural price support system, built during the Green Revolution to maximise grain output, has never recognised the ecological functions that farms perform. Guaranteed procurement prices and subsidised inputs have kept much of North India in rice-wheat cycles. These cycles reduce soil organic matter, drain aquifers, and simplify the biological communities that help control pests […]
