Monsoonal Epidemics: The Cost of Complacent Attitudes
Monsoon is here, and with the rise in greenery and levels of ground and surface water, it also brings a rise in the spread of communicable diseases, most notably, vector borne diseases. Every year, our cities witness numerous small and large outbreaks of malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. In recent years, …
Monsoon Menace: Till When Will We Suffer Potholed Roads and Traffic?
With the onset of the monsoon season, the roads of the country, yet again, turned into a sheer battlefield. Different cities across the length and breadth of the nation witnessed a total breakdown of the traffic and infrastructure due to the abysmal conditions of roads. If knee-deep dirty water wasn’t …
The Battle Against Air Pollution in Delhi
Introduction It is a well-known actuality that the air pollution levels in Delhi are horrendously high—and that such high levels of particulate matter and toxic gases are released by vehicular engines. In fact, the air pollution levels have ranked Delhi as the most polluted city in the world; this consequently …
The Odd-Even Plan: Need of The Hour
The rapidly increasing air pollution in Delhi and the increasing number of vehicles have opened the eyes of the Delhi Government to suppress these much worrying problems. The Delhi Government has thus come up with the Odd-Even plan, which aims to restrict the number of vehicles on the road every day. What …
Devastation in Chennai: Result of Unusual Weather and Unplanned Infrastructure
Introduction: The Chennai floods, which have been wreaking havoc since the past one week, do not seem to retreat, as the weather forecast has predicted heavy rains in the coming days. Due to the floods, around 450 people have died, several have been displaced, there have been huge losses of property …
Devastation in Chennai: Result of Unusual Weather and Unplanned Infrastructure
Introduction: The Chennai floods, which have been wreaking havoc since the past one week, do not seem to retreat, as the weather forecast has predicted heavy rains in the coming days. Due to the floods, around 450 people have died, several have been displaced, there have been huge losses of property …
“Twelve Hundred Hours And Not a Brow, And Yet Clouds Hang On.”
For the past several weeks, the South Indian states of India had been waging a war with the Gods of rain. Among the flood-hit areas were Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Cuddalore and other surrounding areas. The worst hit perhaps, was the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. How It …
“Twelve Hundred Hours And Not a Brow, And Yet Clouds Hang On.”
For the past several weeks, the South Indian states of India had been waging a war with the Gods of rain. Among the flood-hit areas were Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Cuddalore and other surrounding areas. The worst hit perhaps, was the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai. How It …
Ecofriendly and Festive: Ganesh Chaturthi’s Environmental Impact
As written in an article of The Hindu, “once a fairly quiet, mostly private practice, Ganesh Chaturthi now involves large, public festivals in many parts of the country”. Ganesh Chaturthi is undoubtedly one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, which brings joy and imbibes a festive spirit among …
Ecofriendly and Festive: Ganesh Chaturthi’s Environmental Impact
As written in an article of The Hindu, “once a fairly quiet, mostly private practice, Ganesh Chaturthi now involves large, public festivals in many parts of the country”. Ganesh Chaturthi is undoubtedly one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, which brings joy and imbibes a festive spirit among …