Water and Us!

Traveling in a cab currently on my way to the office and it is raining cats and dogs. Could not resist myself from writing this. In India, there are certain salient features which we generally associate with rains. We generally do not get the impression that it has rained until and unless the streets and lanes are waterlogged. Kids are making paper boats (from any piece of paper they can get their hands on) and trying to keep them afloat in the streams formed because of the rains. Men can be pictured with chappals or sandals in their hands and their trousers rolled up, wading through the waters. The whole world turns upside down.


Speaking on the topic of water, their is a more serious issue at hand. We need to conserve water and stop the incessant pollution of the remaining water resources at our disposal. We need to respond and respond strongly. Water pollution is a serious situation concerning each and every one of us. Our rivers and streams are getting contaminated with everyday waste and sewage which is posing a huge problem towards the long term sustainability of our race. In this regard, Greenpeace Foundation is running a mass campaign, across the world, to educate the people on this very sacrilege that is happening at our hands. They have installed mannequin's at various water locations across the world with the mannequin's having the sign - 水 MEN. "水" pronounced as "Shui" is the Chinese symbol for Water. More information about the campaign and how you can play a role can be found here. As a member of the Greenpeace Foundation, I urge each and everyone of you to support us in spreading the word. The world needs us! Or, should I say, that we need the world!

What part are you playing?