Alex.K.O. Assistant ProfessorRajagiri College of Social Sciences (Autonomous)Kalamassery, Kochi alexouseppachan@gmail.com Abstract Cultivation forms the foundations of human existence. It shaped civilisations, transforming men from primitive savage demons into civilised human beings. Regrettably, the recent history of cultivation across the globe has resulted in a reversal of the ‘demonic mentality’ of ancient men. Until recently, people considered farming a sacred act, […]
Photo Essay
A Lesson From Ancient Polylepis Trees
A couple weeks ago, I wandered the Polylepis forest in the Chimborazo Park Reserve. After a two-hour trek through the sandy trail, passing by vicuna animals and native Andean shrubs, I saw the entrance. The sight of the trees with their branches reaching out in all directions struck me.
Sand Mining – A Photo Essay in Koilwar, India
This is the first ever photo-essay shot on sand mining in Koilwar, Bhojpur district Bihar. The sand mining nexus in Bihar is intricate and involves influential people at distinct authoritative positions in the government, administrative circles and mafia. As a result, photos of sand mining are highly inaccessible. Though several stories have been published on the issue, photojournalists have often […]
Hardwater
An intimate portrait of a community on the extremes.
Farmers Adapt to a Changing Climate in Burkina Faso
A photojournalist captures the impacts of climate change on agriculture in Burkina Faso, and the innovative solutions these communities have responded with in adjusting to a new climate reality.