Cataclysms of Dharali and Chisoti are tragic lessons. These are not just about rain; these are about a ticking time bomb in the glaciers, and our failure to act.
General articles
The Land That Remembers
Banta teaches Santa technique of deciphering ancient warnings written into the landscape, revealing that the safe looking places can actually be dangerous.
Dharali’s Deluge: Navigating the Dangerous Chasm Between a Scientific Warning and Actionable Intelligence
In the tragic aftermath of a devastating disaster like the one that struck Dharali, the search for answers must build bridges of understanding, not walls of blame.
Rishikesh: At the Crossroads of Faith and Fault Lines – A Strategy for Urban Disaster Resilience
Safe from disasters in the past makes one ignore vulnerability of Rishikesh. High footfall of pilgrims, tourists and adventure enthusiasts however enhances the risk and calls for undertaking urban resilience measures.
Kedarnath’s Precarious Future: Reconciling Faith, Development, and Environmental Reality
The trajectory of developmental initiatives around Kedarnath is a clear indication of precarious future of the holy shrine. We need to be mindful while planning and promoting commercialisation in these pristine environments.
Kagaz ki Naav Campaign and the Real Flood
Holding elections during the peak of the monsoon amounts to not only infringement of the rights of both the contestants and the voters, but also exposing them to higher risk.
The Missing Chowkidar and the Insurance of Sorrow
Insurance can’t be an alibi for exposing the officials as also general public to known risks during the monsoon season.
Shadi ki Davat in the Middle of a Storm
Prevention is always better than cure and arranging Shadi ki Davat amid clear signs of storm is nothing but foolishness.
Uttarakhand’s Monsoon Dilemma: Panchayat Elections Amidst Intensifying Disaster Threats
Uttarakhand prepares for Panchayat Elections amidst an intensifying monsoon season and heightened disaster threats wherein it is to divert crucial administrative resources for elections, and potentially compromise public safety and democratic fairness.
People-Powered Development in the Himalayas
The Himalayas eagerly await people-powered development as the alienation of the indigenous people with immense traditional knowledge from the development process is the prime cause of the looming ecological and environmental crisis in the region.