How the Umkar Root Bridges Reflect the Wisdom of Indigenous Engineering
There is an old Greek proverb that beautifully encapsulates the essence of legacy: “A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” For Hally War*(69), this saying was not merely a philosophical reflection but a guiding principle throughout his life, as he dedicated himself to passing […]
” Waste not, want not”
Rasna Baruah shares a few lessons on simple daily conservation practices which we can all follow. It just needs us to be conscious about our lifestyle and home environment. A nostalgic account of a time when households were more self contained and produced a lot of their own fruits and vegetables, wove their own fabrics […]
My Journey into conservation: Illuminations from Arunachal Pradesh
It was a delight coming across M.Janaki’s instagram handle @janaki_27. Behind each lovely image was a story about a forest, a tribe or place from the far flung corners of Arunachal Pradesh. A state that holds a very dear spot in my heart. Out of pure curiosity I got in touch with her to know […]