VOICES

The Wetlands of the Banni region in the Kutch district of Gujarat have for long been an oasis in the desert for a host avian guests from across the borders. Plagued by overgrazing, weed infestation and increasing salinity, the wetlands as well as the surrounding grasslands are now becoming a thing of the past. J. K. Tiwari voices his concern. »»

CURATIVITY IN NATURE

Source of the fragrance that transports you straight to heaven, Sandalwood has been an intrinsic part of the Indian way of living. Be it relegious ceremonies, beauty regimes or medicinal purposes, Sandalwood has not an equal! »»

FEED BACK

Dear Sir, It is always with great fervour that I look forward to SRISHTI. Seems like a long wait always. Since I am sure there would be many more Nature lovers and SRISHTI lovers like me around, I would like suggest something, in fact, it is more of a query. Though I am aware that SRISHTI is a quaterly publication, it would be wonderful to recieve it atleast once a month. Is there any possibility of your turning into a monthly publication? If not, hope you will keep this suggestion in mind and consider it as and when convenient. »»

THINKING FRESH, MAKING GOOD

Isn’t it strange that all the hills rich in Bauxite, the precious ore, are barren table tops? Nalco, India’s largest producer of alumina and aluminium is on a greening spree! Since alumina deposits render the earth infertile and barren, Nalco is systematically mining the ore and leaving in its wake green hills of prosperity and environmental well being. A Home Team report. »»

THE WORLD IS A SCHOOLROOM

Welcome to the world of butterflies. Hirak Das introduces us to the lifestyles, habitat and life history of these flighty creatures. Generous tips on how to make butterfly watching an engaging pastime follow. Happy butterfly watching. »»