We live at a time when many people love to plant saplings but don't actually love the full-grown standing trees.

Every culture draws heavily from the woods, but only a few nurture the woods...

Unless you raise the boys well, Raksha Bandhan to one brother is no insurance against crime by another boy, including his friends. Better shun patriarchy & build an inclusive society.

Today! #PlasticFreePicnicChallenge #Youth4WaterIndia

Sustainable Development approaches can make a huge difference to drought impacts. These approaches call for #ecosystemconservation models of growth. #Youth4Water #Hotspot #23 #Youth4WaterIndia

The majority is not necessarily right...

“Involving the community in monitoring groundwater level will sensitize them about the importance of maintaining groundwater table.This is the only way to ensure judicious use of groundwater in the long run,”Ranjan Panda,a researcher & water activist,said. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubanesw…

A healthy and happy civilization is one which can ensure drinkable water at each river ghat, every roadside tap, and every home...

Do you know Baadal ka kitne naam? Ask the commoners. Celebrating the commons & commoners...

People vs. Politics: The Mahanadi River Dispute and the Need for Citizen Involvement | #ImpriInsights by Ranjan Panda Ranjan Panda #MahanadiRiver #CitizenInvolvement #peoplevspolitics #riverdispute impriindia.com/insights/peopl…

Freedom begins with a dream. That dream can take shape over a cup of coffee, served in cups and plates adorned with images of free birds, butterflies, flowers, leaves, and more. Nature teaches us the true meaning of freedom, even as we often are desperate to confine it...

The love for Rivers is in setting them free... MahanadiRiver Waterkeeper Alliance timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/you-c…

Hello IndiGo this is rather ridiculous that you just give a vague reason "operational reasons" for repeated rescheduling of your flights. None of your guys, including your call centre numbers, have any clue. India has become such an easy country for you guys to exploit ppl.

An interesting paper by friends & colleagues with mutual interest. Thanks Punyasloke Bhadury for sharing this with me. I am sure it will strengthen our collective efforts at #UpperBhima in specific & the #FreshwaterAlliance in general. Foundation for Ecological Security The Nature Conservancy Water Initiatives

Crowd justice is coward justice. It's terrorism...

In India, if you are worried about 'stuck' works at government offices, & the lack of professional approach there, then let me solace you with the fact that the service outlets of so called MNC brands are no less disastrous than govt. depts. E.g. Samsung India Sony Electronics

There's this unusual but understandable connection between unemployment & heart disease risk. Urban adults face a higher risk than rural counterparts. Let's work towards regenerative societies that can tackle many such problems. #Youth4Water #hotspot #24 #Youth4WaterIndia

Yes that's true. Not announcing it doesn't breach any rule of law, I just confirmed 🤣🤣🤣