July 29, 2009
by Vidyut
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Last year, I had shared an article I found on the greenpeace site about how the port being build by TATA was being harmful to the Olive Ridley turtles.I was not aware of this issue at all, and I had … Continue reading
June 26, 2008
by Vidyut
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There seems to be an impression floating around in companies that serious training happens indoors, and outbounds are for having fun. While ther is nothing wrong with having fun in the outdoors, I find it disturbing to see such programmes called training programmes. … Continue reading
September 15, 2007
by Vidyut
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Honestly, sometimes I feel like shutting down Wide Aware completely and I would, if that would stop people from “loving” the outdoors so much. But it will not, so the best I can do is to do my bit for … Continue reading
March 3, 2007
by Vidyut
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Keep an eye on what you are driving, and make sure you are keeping its pollution levels law. It is required by law, but its surprising how many people don’t really care. Avoid using vehicles for going around the corner. … Continue reading
March 3, 2007
by Vidyut
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That’s a big luxury and need today. In Mumbai, a powercut is rare, but in many other parts of India, uninterrupted electric supply is rare. Again, it is a matter of using what we have wisely. Switch off lights, fans, … Continue reading
March 3, 2007
by Vidyut
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The next time you redesign your home, keep an eye out for the many very efficient and highly suitable alternatives for wood on the market and use them where suitable. Repair good furniture rather than discard. Protest initiatives that cut … Continue reading
March 3, 2007
by Vidyut
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Using the paper you have, before buying excessive quantities. Old printouts, and other unwanted paper can be stapled together for a quick notepad to scribble notes on, rather than use good paper sheets. Passing schoolbooks to other needy students helps … Continue reading
March 3, 2007
by Vidyut
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Ouch. That’s a tough first one. Plastic is very useful to us and very harmful to the environment. What can be done to find a compromise my comfort and conscience can live with? Keep the necessity, use thoroughly, discard carefully … Continue reading
March 3, 2007
by Vidyut
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Saving the environment seems such a mommoth task. It simply leaves people immobile. Where does one begin? Some things are easy. Don’t litter. Don’t damage. Don’t waste resources. But what exactly does this involve? What does the common person do … Continue reading
February 15, 2007
by Vidyut
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Not much is happening work wise, but life looks good! Planning a set of camps for children in the summer holidays, and this always sets me all fired up with enthusiasm. The variety is quite large this time too. Wide … Continue reading