John Keay’s book on the Himalaya is an armchair explorer’s delight. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/lifestyle-trends/book-review-himalaya-exploring-the-roof-of-the-world-is-a-great-find-especially-for-armchair-travellers-9719631.html ‘Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World’ is a great find, especially for armchair travellers The…
After climbing some of the biggest mountains of the world, Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja is now on a mission of a different kind. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/world/nirmal-nimsdai-purja-and-his-himalayan-mission-to-keep-everest-free-of-mountains-of-trash-10590621.html Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja and his…
After an accident in 2018, Abhilash Tomy suffered life-threatening injuries during the Golden Globe Race. In 2022, he’ll be back at the start line to go the distance. Abhilash Tomy.…
Mass tourism has been a bone and a bane for the region. Alongside climate change, the future seems uncertain for this mountainscape. First published: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/is-ladakh-being-loved-to-death-11584165950939.html Is Ladakh being loved to…
Project Dhvani has been recording bird calls at a few sites across India to identify different species and understand the impact of their environment on them. First published: https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-culture/saving-every-tweet-meet-the-researchers-using-bird-calls-and-ai-to-study-biodiversity-101634283069252.html Saving…
In her first book, Neha Sinha reflects on the state of wildlife in India. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/art-and-culture/wild-and-wilful-conservation-biologist-neha-sinha-on-her-new-book-need-for-local-solutions-to-tackle-human-animal-conflict-9375161.html?fbclid=IwAR3a1AYaVdedB8jMiYRq5QBGh2Ygnm4Y2LMd7NaYPjWbZZ8JeWrVwfoi32k Wild and Wilful: Conservation biologist Neha Sinha on her new book, need for…
Vijay Jardhari founded the Beej Bachao Andolan to spread the message on sustainable farming First published: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/lounge-heroes-leading-the-sustainable-agriculture-fightback-11599801316227.html Lounge Heroes | Leading the sustainable agriculture fightback Vijay Jardhari, 68, farmer and…
Despite the lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been work as usual for animal rescue organisations First published: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/business-of-life/how-animal-rescue-groups-are-surviving-the-lockdown-11591302492970.html How animal rescue groups are surviving the lockdown Despite…
On his second attempt on Everest, Kuntal Joisher irons out the flaws to make a successful vegan climb up the highest mountain in the world. First published: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/explore/scaling-heights-as-a-vegan-mountaineer/article28579003.ece Kuntal Joisher:…
Commercial climbing has made summits accessible for ordinary folks. But it’s come at the cost of lives and the environment, even as it continues to be a money-spinner for everyone…