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The new tigers of India – Farmers!
India may boast of a rich agricultural heritage but the 2011 Census' numbers show that the farmer population is sliding.
Sabita Kaushal
Posted on 28 May, 2013 07:39 AM

At the start of the 20th century, India had nearly 40,000 tigers. That number came down to a mere 1827 in 1972. It took us just 75 years to almost wipe out an entire species!

But we woke up in the nick of time, launched ‘Project Tiger’, spent colossal amounts of money and energy and managed to double this number to 3642 by 2002.
Farmers- Lost!
Drink safe water and eat good food to prevent creaky bones and achy joints
Bone disease fluorosis can be prevented if people understand the importance of good nutrition
Raja Reddy
Suneetha Sapur
Aditi Mukherji
Leela Iyengar
Sumeet Ahluwalia
Sunderrajan Krishnan
Posted on 18 May, 2013 01:55 PM

Fluorosis is a bone disease that is caused by a high consumption of fluoride. Most think that it is a direct result of drinking water with high fluoride content alone but it isn’t so. Nutrition plays an  important role in the onset of this disease.
Invitation for applications -'Social Entrepreneur of the Year' award, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation & Schwab Foundation, New Delhi, November 2013
Social Entrepreneurs are innovators who implement practical and sustainable solutions to address challenges. This award is a recognition of such visionaries.
Posted on 18 May, 2013 09:10 AM

Schwab foundation
The case of the disappearing farmers
Farmers lost every day, Jindal’s hydel shares revoked and more water saving measures are the highlights this week.
Sabita Kaushal
Posted on 14 May, 2013 08:59 AM

Only 8% of India are farmers - is the census accurate?
Call for entries- FICCI Water Awards, New Delhi, August 6, 2013
An initiative to identify and recognise efforts undertaken to promote water conservation amongst various users
Posted on 11 May, 2013 01:30 PM

Delhi groundwater unfit for consumption - High nitrate content worsens water quality
High content of nitrate in Delhi's groundwater, Kalu project being granted land clearance and the amendments in Food Bill are the highlights of this week's news
Sabita Kaushal
Posted on 08 May, 2013 11:22 AM

High nitrate content in Delhi groundwater
Legal professional turns permaculturist
Creating food forests and promoting sustainable living in India is his dream.
Venkatesh Dharamraj
Posted on 06 May, 2013 09:48 PM

People question themselves at the strangest of times. Venkatesh Dharmraj was no different. At the height of his success as a legal professional, he took a step back and wondered how he could contribute to a better India. Like many others, he tried going the NGO route but didn’t find much satisfaction due to various reasons.
Job opportunities with Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society
CDD Society requires staff for its office and Centre for Advanced Sanitation Solutions (CASS) in Bangalore
Posted on 27 Apr, 2013 10:43 AM

Arghyam invites applications for Director - Urban Programme
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Posted on 25 Apr, 2013 11:07 AM

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Arghyam invites applications for Director - Grants and Advocacy
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Posted on 25 Apr, 2013 11:01 AM

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