Rangoli, a traditional Indian folk art also known as ‘Kolam’ in the south, is a decorative pattern religiously created in front of the courtyard of all Hindu households every morning.
Waste not wealth management – part 2
Sensible models of waste management and resource creation through recycling are emerging across a few cities of India. This is a collection of four case studies of waste management in Indian metro cities – Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and Surat.
Alternatives to plastic bags?
The first time I heard that the preservation of our environment was the “need of the hour” was in my fifth class. More than 10 years later and innumerable conferences later, the deteriorating condition of the environment still seems to be the “need of the hour!” If anything, the situation seems to have worsened, what with the global warming and all.
Waste not wealth management! – part 1
Thankfully, some models of sensible waste management and resource creation through recycling are emerging across a few cities of India. This is a collection of four case studies of waste management in Indian metro cities – Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and Surat.
Rangoli – A riot of colours!
Rangoli, a traditional Indian folk art also known as ‘Kolam’ in the south, is a decorative pattern religiously created in front of the courtyard of all Hindu households every morning.
Let There be Cricket… And, We’re All United
It is not a joke to face a Brett Lee’s ball that would approach you at a speed of 140-150 km per hour. You have to decide, position yourself and take action all within nanoseconds.
Time for some Individual Social Responsibility
India is a country of shocking contrasts – incredibly rich in culture, heritage and wealth on the one end, painfully poor in resources, nutrition and healthcare on the other end. While the country moves ahead at a rapid pace powered by its people’s intellect and natural resources, there is another India or Bharat where people suffer from abject poverty and social injustice.
Move away from Hazardous Holi
Fortunately, some voluntary organisations have endeavoured to build awareness about toxic Holi colours. However, when there are no alternatives, people did not have any choice but to use synthetic colours. Thankfully, in the last few years, various institutions have made serious efforts to provide eco-friendly natural Holi colours that can be easily used as powder and paste.
The Desert Fest – A feast for the senses
Continuing on my desert sojourn, I went to the famed Desert Fest. Held annually in Jaisalmer, this fest is known for a strong local flavor, rejoicing in an explosion of colour and candour. And it did not disappoint.
Results of Caleidoscope Offbeat Travelogue Contest
Our Caleidoscope Offbeat Travelogue Contest has finally reached its culminating point. We began two months ago by listing a range of offbeat travel destinations across India and invited our readers to vote the best. However, there was lukewarm response from our audience to choose the best among offbeat tourist spots, since most Indian travellers are not accustomed to travelling to unknown destinations. So we created a special post to exactly define an offbeat travel destination. Despite that we barely got 9 responses for our Caleidoscope Offbeat Travelogue Contest!
Photo Feature – The lost city of Hampi
The lost city of Hampi, in Karnataka is famous as a UNESCO world heritage site. The place is a photographers delight, the landscapes, the ruins, the weird arrangement are the main attractions. One can spend time leisurely looking at randomly balanced stone boulders or the beautifully carved temples.
