Tag: nature

Making friends with Gandhi, the environmentalist

Ananya Pathak and Vikash Sharma
At Shiksha Swaraj Centre, students practice hands-on skills like organic farming and carpentry that connect them to nature. Ananya Pathak writes about how Gandhi’s teachings on sustainable living inspire students to grow plants, craft tools, and develop a deeper environmental conscience.

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Fostering an ecological consciousness

Aruna Sankaranarayanan
A shift from traditional schooling to ecological learning can nurture compassion, cooperation, and sustainability in children. Aruna Sankaranarayanan writes that this is important to empower the next generation to build a sustainable and equitable future.

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Nature: a living laboratory

Avanish Singh
After moving to Mumbai, Avanish Singh was struck by the city’s lush green environment. He noticed that many iconic trees in the city weren’t native to India but introduced by the British, and organized nature walks, where he explored the connection between trees, insects, birds, and climate change. These walks, he writes, turn nature into a living classroom.

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Doing math with Nature

Sasmita Sahoo
Exploring the natural world can turn everyday learning into a math adventure! Sasmita Sahoo shares fun and simple ways children can learn math concepts – like counting, symmetry, and shapes – using natural materials such as leaves, pebbles, and seeds.

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Keep calm and stay positive

Anju Dhawan
Staying calm and positive in today’s chaotic world is no easy feat, but it’s a skill worth developing. Anju Dhawan writes about practices like meditation and nature walks for mindful mornings.

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Finding peace of mind with nature

Adithi Muralidhar
Whether it’s the thrill of spotting a wild animal or simply watching the sun set, moments in nature can deeply transform our mental and physical well-being. Adithi Muralidhar writes how nature is a refuge for peace and calmness in the endless digital noise of our fast-paced lives.

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Finding peace by living naturally

Meenakshi Umesh
Is our modern lifestyle doing more harm than good? Meenakshi Umesh explores the troubling consequences of globalization, our education system’s impact on the environment, and how Gandhi’s vision of Nai Talim – integrating heart, head, and hands – offers a path toward sustainable living.

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