by Nipon on January 6, 2010
The shadowy and murky state of politics in India could get a fresh lease of life if the country gets its own Green party. Taking cues from the Europe and US, the Green Party in India is being spearheaded by no other than Subhash Dutta, noted environment activist from Kolkata, who has already been in talks with the Green Party leaders (TOI) of Europe. If everything goes well, the Green Party is going to be a reality all too soon and will be contesting the WB Assembly elections in 2011. Sick and tired of the existing parties and their shady politcal gameplans , I can’t wait for the Green Party to launch – I am already citing Green Party of India as my political inclination on Facebook and following @green4india on Twitter! I would love to see them in the political fray and sure enough, vote for them!
Subhash Dutta vs Subhas Chakraborty, ex-transport minister
Cartoon courtesy: The Telegraph
by Nipon on October 12, 2009
As Diwali approaches and all of us get upbeat in the festive mood, let’s not forget our committment to the society as responsible citizens. Let’s spare a thought for the environment. Here’s calling for a safe and green Diwali!
How to celebrate eco-sensitive diwali?
- Share food, sweets and clothes with the lesser privileged.
- Donate for relief operations in Karnataka.
- Instead of individual celebration prefer community celebration in a open ground.
- Instead of electric illumination for long hours go for traditional lightening of earthen lamps or diyas.
- Reduce the amount of things we use.
- Reuse the things we have in different forms until we have absolutely no use for them
- Recycle items that are no longer functional.
- Rethink the choices we make when deciding to buy something
- Refuse things that we do not need at all.
Wish you a very Happy Diwali!
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