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A life-changing decision for this farmer
A much-hyped issue in India is revolving around food – the modifications in it, the injecting of plants, the organic and the chemically-grown. The perplexing debate around food requires a better understanding of the food we consume and feed our families. ... -
Farmers switch to older farming methods, a win-win for all
They are poor- an unfortunate outcome of adopting chemical usage in farming practices. Yet, they went back to their roots and adopted older methods of farmings- with surprising results. “I don't have easy availability of water and I am not financiall ... -
Natural farming: A way back home for farmers
This year, under the roof of a small hut in a remote village in Maharashtra, there were big smiles on the faces of little children. After a long time, their father had bought them new clothes on Diwali. A farmer by profession, the father was pleased with ... -
Creating the climate for environment sustainability
As the lurking dangers of global climate change become alarming, the Art of Living has taken up several holistic and multi-pronged initiatives to ensure environment sustainability. The goal of these initiatives is to take actions to protect the environmen ... -
For a Drop of Life
The soap makes her vision blurry as she flows down a hollow rusty pipe collecting particles contradicting her purity and making her heavy. She feels the texture of millions like her, gushing through the coarse metal and out into a deep dark pit. A hoard o ... -
1500 kgs of Garbage Disappear
“Ancient cultures all over the world have exhibited a deep reverence for Nature. For them, God was not in temples or churches, but was inherent in Nature. It's only when we start moving away from Nature that we start polluting Nature. Today there is ... -
Meri Dilli Meri Yamuna: A massive river cleaning drive
“A staggering 3.6 billion tons of untreated sewage flows daily into the Yamuna and the river supplies 60% of the water needed by the Delhi region. The situation is dire. We need to act now. And one single organization or entity cannot do things all by its ... -
Going green in Canada
Deepening Roots was created in 2005 by the volunteers of The Art of Living to offer youth a unique, experience-based approach to sustainable agriculture and leadership. Deepening Roots brings together educators in the fields of permaculture, health and we ... -
Protecting Australian wetlands
Every plant or animal on this planet adds beauty and value to this creation simply by its presence. They are also part of an elaborate eco-system. Each specie is connected to so many others and the endangering of one affects the entire chain. An endangere ... -
Rainwater harvesting: Because every drop counts
Water shortage is considered as the most dangerous outcome of environment degradation and India has already started to feel the impact of the water crisis. With a rise in population, India has witnessed a substantial reduction in the availability of fresh ...