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India is home to an incredible diversity of both wild and cultivated crops. Diversity is one of the main characteristics of nature and also the very basis of ecological stability. Diverse ecosystems give rise to diverse life forms and diverse cultures and this forms the basis of sustainability. With the advent of the green revolution, the emphasis has largely shifted to the increase in yield – as a consequence, a small number of seed varieties selected for their capacity to give high yields in response to the application of high doses of fertilizers are being promoted. This has seriously eroded the diversity of local varieties. This displacement has not only led to loss of diversity, but to several undesirable ecological consequences … (full text Biodiversity).

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Address: CIKS, CHENNAI OFFICE, 30 Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai – 600085, TAMIL NADU, INDIA;
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Aims and Goals: In India, there is a large reservoir of knowledge systems – technologies as well as trained craftsmen and scholars who possess knowledge in various branches of traditional Indian sciences and technologies.   Continuer la lecture de « Centre for Indian Knowledge System CIKS »

Transhumanism is a loosely defined movement that has developed gradually over the past two decades. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and evaluating the opportunities for enhancing the human condition and the human organism opened up by the advancement of technology. Attention is given to both present technologies, like genetic engineering and information technology, and anticipated future ones, such as molecular nanotechnology and artificial intelligence … (Learn /Philosophy).

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Address: Humanity+ Secretary, James Hughes Ph.D., Public Policy Studies, Williams 229B, Trinity College, 300 Summit St., Hartford CT 06106, USA;
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About: What is the Mission of Humanity+?

Humanity+ is an international nonprofit membership organization which advocates the ethical use of technology to expand human capacities. We support the development of and access to new technologies that enable everyone to enjoy better minds, better bodies and better lives. In other words, we want people to be better than well.   Continuer la lecture de « Humanity+ h+ »

Upgraded July 7, 2010:

• Respect – we affirm the dignity, potential and contribution of participants, donors, partners and staff, Integrity – we are honest and accountable for what we do and say, Commitment – we work together to serve the larger community, Excellence – we strive towards the highest levels of learning and performance. (Core Values).
• We seek a society which celebrates diversity, where rights are secured, citizenship realised, and human potential fulfilled for all. CARE stands in solidarity with others in India and beyond to champion social justice and dignity for the poor, vulnerable and the most marginalised. We commit ourselves to principled positions and purposeful actions to empower women and girls. (Vision).
• … (full text who we are).

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Address : CARE INDIA, 27 Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi 110 016, India;
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Blog: Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives – Disaster resilient shelter construction at Chargheri village, Sunderbans, West Bengal: Continuer la lecture de « CARE INDIA – Co-operative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere-India »

Working for Animals since 1964

It all started one rainy day in 1959 when Captain Sundaram couldn’t just walk away from the two pups struggling to stay afloat in the flooded roads of T Nagar. He took them home-and that gesture marked the beginning of Blue Cross, the animal shelter in his house which at one stage had 60 cats, dogs, goats, bandicoots and also a pair of baby mongooses … (Founder).

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Address: Blue Cross Of India, 1 Eldams Road, Chennai – 600 018, India;
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About: The Blue Cross of India was established in 1959 and registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act in 1964 to alleviate the suffering of animals. It has grown from small beginnings to become one of India’s largest animal welfare organizations, running active animal welfare, animal rights and humane education programmes. Continuer la lecture de « Blue Cross of India »

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