Indians 4 Social Change

Introduction As reported in The Times of India, “Delhi’s air pollution levels are among the worst in the world”. Indeed, a government agency recently detected a high concentration of ultrafine particulate matter (an extremely dangerous class of pollutants) in the atmosphere of Delhi, even in the cleaner, less populous regions …

Introduction The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadris, are some of the most picturesque locations in the whole of India. Naturally, such beauty will attract tourists from across the country, who are enticed by the panoramic sights and the promise of nature. However, this region is also extremely eco-sensitive—so …

Introduction The Western Ghats, also known as the Sahyadris, are some of the most picturesque locations in the whole of India. Naturally, such beauty will attract tourists from across the country, who are enticed by the panoramic sights and the promise of nature. However, this region is also extremely eco-sensitive—so …

On the 3rd of September 2015, the Indian government banned all foreign funds entering the country for Greenpeace. The Indian government has banned foreign funds for Greenpeace which will detrimental to its environment. They are turning away the money that might just save the country, stating that it does not fit under the …

Delhi is now considered to have air that is more toxic than any other city in the world. In 2013, Delhi had more than 10 times more smog particles of 2.5 microns than considered safe by the World Health Organization. With a population of over 10 million, the usage of diesel …

General Idea Posing beside a huge pile of garbage dump, a broom in hand, sometimes complete with a Nehru jacket, the latest trend has become celebrities or stars coming out onto the roads and initiating cleanliness drives. The ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan” initiated by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is one …

In a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, it was revealed that New Delhi is the city with the highest amount of air pollution in the world. In India, the most polluted cities of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan are in the north. Even worse, air pollution is exacerbating the issue …

This Diwali, the widows of Vrindavan spent Diwali 2014 lighting diyas along the banks of the Yamuna. They have decided to use the holiday to spread awareness about the need for environmental conservation of the river. Their celebration is significant not only for the environmental consciousness they preach, but also because …

Introduction Recently, Delhi based Director & Cinematographer Gurmeet Sapal and Sehaj Singh followed the recent trend of picture captions to create a “Green Diwali” campaign. Some of the submissions were great advice for celebrating the holiday without hurting the environment, and one common suggestion was to avoid using crackers to celebrate …