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The “Neti Neti” Approach to Climate Change: Why Stopping Harmful Actions is Key

The Philosophy of “Neti Neti” in Climate Action The ancient Indian idea of “Neti Neti,” which means “not this, not that,” helps us understand truth by rejecting what is false or harmful. Traditionally, it is used in spiritual practice to remove illusions and reveal reality. When applied to climate change, the “Neti Neti” approach provides […]

Yours Forever, The Ocean

A Plea from the Deep Dear friend,Remember when you ran to me? Sand clinging to your feet, your eyes brimming with curious mystery. You wondered what lay beneath my waves, what secrets shimmered in crystals and foam. You designed delicate ships to dance along my waves, crafted vessels to dive deep into my hidden heart. […]

The Last Mango Tree: A Human Plea for Climate Action

Last summer, I noticed something strange in our colony. The old mango tree near my lane, which for years had shaded children playing cricket, stood tall but empty. It had flowered, but the fruit never ripened. I remember asking my neighbour why, and he said, “This year the heat was too harsh, beta. Nature itself […]

The Earth is Calling: Why We Must Stop Being “Guests” and Start Being “Guardians”

A Sad Discovery by the Stream I remember walking to a small stream near my house last summer. I expected to see clear water and hear the sound of frogs. Instead, I found a dry, dusty bed filled with plastic wrappers and old soda cans. The water was gone, and so was the life that […]

Let The World Burn

The Local Impact of Waste Incineration Bengaluru, Karnataka: Every morning at 7 am, Pavan Karunappa*, 42, drops his 8-year-old daughter off at the bus stop for school. Right next to where a dozen kids wait to be picked up, a dhaba dumps out its refuse from the night before and sets it alight. “The smoke […]

What is “Greenwashing”? How to spot fake environmental claims!

The Illusion of Sustainability: Unmasking Greenwashing American Tourister uses 90% natural materials in their products. This fact was taken from a reliable and trustworthy source that is not Wikipedia or an advertisement. What I just demonstrated to you is a common phenomenon in today’s corporate world known as Greenwashing. It’s basically what companies do to […]