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Biomimicry:An Innovation inspired by nature

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Authored By Sangeeta Rakesh Goswami:

"Universe is one great Kindergarten for man. Everything that exists has brought with it its own lessons".......Swett Marden

Architects Bob Berkebile and Jason McLennan wrote, “In the future, the houses we live in and the offices we work in will be designed to function like living organisms, specifically adapted to place and able to draw all of their requirements for energy and water from the surrounding sun, wind and rain. The architecture of the future will draw inspiration, not from the machines of the 20th century, but from the beautiful flowers that grow in the landscape that surrounds them.” (The Living Building: Biomimicry in Architecture, Integrating Technology with Nature).

Consumerism:Impact On Climate Change

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Authored By Pranav Patel:

“Rohan! Switch off the air conditioner and fan”, shouted Rohan’s mother. Rohan, a 14 year old, had just woken up and was busy brushing his teeth when his mother asked him to switch off the air conditioner and the fan in his bedroom. As he started walking towards his bedroom he heard his mom shout again. “Rohan, who do you think will turn off the tap in the washbasin? Stop wasting electricity and water, will you!”

Man Vs Nature: The Tiger Story

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Authored by Akhila Satchidanandam:

"When the stars threw down their spears,And watered heaven with their tears, Did he smile his work to see?Did he who made the lamb make thee?   "-   William Blake (The Tyger) Well, that’s a poet’s fascination at nature’s work on the strong sinewy tiger. It sure holds good for anyone be it the person who studies animal behavior or the layman who goes on a Tiger safari. There is something irrefutably alluring about him right!! But what exactly is it with India and a whole lot of wild life protection campaigns and discussion forums on this wild animal?