- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Community Awareness, Environment, Environmental Justice, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Policy and Governance
Why Farmed Animal Advocacy is Failing to Break Through—and What Needs to Change
India is home to the largest number of farmed animals in the world, yet farmed animal advocacy remains underfunded, underestimated, and largely absent from key decision-making spaces. The challenge is not just about…
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Kolleru Lake: A Once-Thriving Ecosystem Drowned by Aquaculture’s Growth
I remember my first visit to Kolleru Lake in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. It was said to be one of India’s largest freshwater lakes, teeming with migratory birds and aquatic life. The stories I…
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Environment, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Nature
Decolonizing Food Systems: Unraveling Colonial Legacies in Farmed Animal Welfare
As Independence Day approaches, I find myself reflecting not just on the political freedoms we’ve gained, but on the deeper, often overlooked layers of our history. The effects of colonialism are still very…
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Decoding Our Bias: The Unequal World of Animal Empathy
Imagine two animals in front of you – a playful puppy and a scurrying rat. Which one draws your empathy? This choice reveals a deep-rooted bias in how we view and treat animals.…
- Community Awareness, Creative, Environment, Environment and Development, Environmental Justice, health, Nature, Policy and Governance, Positive stories
The Art of Rebellion: How Creativity is Fueling Social Movements
The world of activism is not limited to protests and petitions. There’s an often overlooked but incredibly powerful aspect to creating change: the use of art and music. This approach to activism brings…
- climate change, Community Awareness, Environment, Environment and Development, Environmental Justice, Nature, Policy and Governance, Positive stories
From a Whisper to a Roar: How Community Power Saved a Forest’s Heart
Citizens stood against the administration to save Banyans of Chevella, the ancient banyans that lined the road to Ananthagiri hills. The movement grew to encompass 300 individuals, each bringing their unique skills and…
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High-Tech Harmony: The Bright and Blind Spots of AI in Coexisting with Our Animal Neighbors
In the bustling streets of our cities and the untamed wilderness of our forests, a silent revolution is underway. It’s not one of protest or upheaval, but of technology—Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine…
- animals, Community Awareness, Delhi Pollution, Environmental Justice, Policy and Governance, Public Health
Choked by Choice: How Diwali Fireworks and Stubble Fires Unmask the Silent Struggle of Delhi’s Streets
the rise in pollution in delhi and the question of environmental justice framework.
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Reptilian Diplomacy: Decoding Our Shared Spaces with Reptiles
In the teeming landscapes of our towns and cities, a multitude of creatures shape our environments, some splendidly visible, while others, like reptiles, blend into the background, performing silent, yet vital roles. As…
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Lifestyle, Environment, and Animal Rights: A Reflection this Festive Season
The festive fervor in India is a sensory spectacle — from the golden hues of lamps that twinkle like a constellation on Earth, to the aroma of time-honored dishes that waft through lanes,…
