The Ice Stupas of Ladakh

The Ice Stupas of Ladakh

Located in the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent, Ladakh is a remote mountain desert in the Himalayas where winter temperatures commonly reach as low as -30° Celsius. On average, annual rain and snowfall is only 100 millimetres (mm), making the area one of...
Changing to a Vegetarian Diet

Changing to a Vegetarian Diet

Why change to a vegetarian diet? Reasons may include the well-researched health benefits, compassion for animals and environmental concerns. The rampant use of medications in livestock rearing is also increasingly concerning, with unknown health consequences. Whatever...