Other Publications

Celebrating the thrill of climbing mountains and recognising the courage, determination, and perseverance of mountaineers.  Climbing mountains offers many lessons. To be a successful climber, one requires planning, discipline, teamwork, courage, and humility. These values resonate in everyday life. 

Being landlocked affects many aspects of daily life. People living in landlocked countries have adapted remarkably well over centuries. Instead of exporting bulky goods, many landlocked countries focus on goods and services that generate high income without requiring massive shipping volumes. 

Every piece of handloom fabric tells a story and is much more than a method of making cloth. It represents knowledge passed from generation to generation. The future of handloom won't ultimately be decided by how many people say they love traditional textiles, but by the steps taken to ensure their sustainability. 

To raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to consider giving the gift of life to someone in need. “Sushruta Samhita” describes reconstructive surgery using tissue taken from one part of a person's body and used to repair another part (recorded in the Guinness World Records).  Though impactful research is happening, for the foreseeable future, every donated organ will remain precious.   

An occasion to learn about one of the most diverse and often misunderstood groups of animals. One useful service many lizards provide is eating insects. Lizards have a rich place in Indian folklore.  Conservation often concentrates on large animals—Tigers, Elephants, rhinos, and Whales; smaller species like Lizards also deserve attention.