Hira Jhamtani | Mar 28, 2021 | Books and Films, Journey and people
What legacy would you leave for your grandchild? Martin Khor’s legacy for his granddaughter is a small book that unlocks the secret to happiness. He wrote the articles, collected in this book, many years ago but the principles are relevant today and will remain...
Hira Jhamtani | Aug 7, 2016 | Books and Films, Featured, Sustainable Development and Globalisation
Modern shrimp aquaculture applies the eyestalk ablation process on female shrimps. Its basically cutting the eyestalk of females, using hot tweezers. The aim is to accelerate ovulation and egg formation, in order to fulfil the demands for fry for the shrimp industry....
Hira Jhamtani | Aug 5, 2016 | Books and Films, Sustainable Development and Globalisation
Investment is a risky business, not just for investors, but for host countries and their people. While investors enjoy many guarantee, developing countries host and its people are without any guarantee against bad investors. Investmen should not be a case of...
Hira Jhamtani | Jul 26, 2016 | Books and Films, Free Thinking
Scientific and other developments have confirmed concerns over the safety of genetic engineering, genetically modified (GM) crops and food security. Tthe successes and benefits of the different forms of sustainable agriculture are undeniable. This makes a strong...
Hira Jhamtani | Jul 20, 2016 | Books and Films
Ensuring every person has enough food on the table is an issue of making the right political decisions within the framework of national development that integrates rural development, people participation and sustainable management of natural resources. Putting Food...
Hira Jhamtani | Jul 4, 2016 | Books and Films
In Bali, the Hindu Saka (Caka) New year is celebrated through Silence, known as Nyepi. This 400 year old tradition, practiced until today, is recognized as a traditional wisdom to tackle climate change. In Bali, the Hindu Saka (Caka) New year is celebrated through...
