“The author keeps the language simple, and the situations ‘real’. This could be a story about ourselves – the relatability makes it easy for the concern to flow. It encourages reflection about the ‘black-necked cranes’ around us, and how we can get involved. I would recommend this thoughtfully made eco thriller as a super read and great gift!”

Tania Kamath’s review of a children’s story book written by Neeraj Vagholikar.

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 “Together with Phasepardhi youth, non-profit organization Samvedana has initiated a process towards conservation of the lesser florican, re-generation of degraded grasslands, and strengthening livelihoods and dignity for the Phasepardhis.”
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Hyenas have borne the brunt of many myths and superstitions. However, these animals are every bit as fascinating and safe as any other animal in the wild, if observed from a distance, unprovoked…
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Ashish Kothari interviews Mirna Inturias and Iokine Rodriguez, two activist researchers who have been working with the Monkox indigenous people of Lomerio, Bolivia. The Monkox community has been at the forefront of a struggle for territorial rights and autonomy, so as to advance a vision of development which guarantees the sustainability of their natural resources.
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A look at how the country’s political heavyweights deal with environmental issues and livelihoods in their poll manifestos. 
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A revival of the traditional Kachchhi handloom could be a shining example of how India could tackle its severe livelihood, ecological, and cultural crises. 
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The right-based approach requires recognizing that in a democracy power lies with the people. But governments have been reluctant to devolve political, financial, legal, and administrative powers to the grassroots institutions.
The mere mention of rights could end up being a formality, especially if people are not empowered to defend them.
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