Preserving wonder: The vital role of Colombo Zoo in conservation, children’s lives and urban ecology By Arefa Tehsin It was a sweltering afternoon. We were surrounded by the chatter of excited children, each clutching an ice cream cone as they marvelled at the baby orangutang, lion cubs, and a baby sloth bear. The zoo’s vitality... Continue Reading →
Hindustan Times: The hypocrisy of misplaced activism
Thu,07 Nov 2013 other columns The hypocrisy of misplaced activism Arefa Tehsin and Raza H Tehsin November 07, 2013 Bans are the bane of any free society; hypocrisy, the biggest deterrent to social reform. We have a large share of bans, and a fairly large share of hypocrisy too. When it comes to cruelty against... Continue Reading →