Environment if often described as the sum total of the living and non-living components. Environment is constituted by the interacting systems of physical, biological and cultural elements inter-related in various ways, individually as well as collectively. These elements may be…
Vidal de La Blache focused on human geography, particularly the study of the relationship between humans and their environment. He also emphasized the importance of regional geography, believing that understanding specific regions was crucial for comprehending broader geographical patterns. Vidal’s…
In middle of 19th century, there was a period of political turmoil in Europe and there was a great demand for maps and charts. Military officers were interested in knowing physical and cultural conditions of different regions. Most of the…
Recently, honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River interlinking project in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. This development reignited the discussion on the feasibility and environmental implications of the large-scale river interlinking projects. This essay will…
A severe cold wave has enveloped North India, with Delhi experiencing its coldest temperatures in years. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for cold wave conditions over parts of north-western India from 30 December onwards. Cold wave,…
In a world racing against time to save its vanishing biodiversity, recently, the delegates from around the world met for the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) in…
In an age where climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly critical, both consumers and companies are more aware than ever of the need for sustainable practices. Terms like “eco-friendly,” “natural,” and “sustainable” are frequently used to…
This series dives into impactful case studies from India, Mexico, Japan, the Netherlands, and Kenya, exploring groundbreaking steps to balance the conflicting interests of climate change activists and sceptics. By examining these initiatives, we uncover lessons that are reshaping societies…
Recently, a thick layer of white froth on the surface of the river Yamuna made headlines in the national media, denoting the poor state of our holy river. The death of a river is not only marked by the depletion…
Director General of Meteorology in the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra has told that a depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to form by 22nd November 2024 and will transform into a cyclone by October 23. This makes…