Many things have begun to change in the aftermath of the recent European economic crisis. One of that is enhanced openness to look around, learn from unexpected quarters and see beyond the conventional boundaries for signs of hope. I was invited to share the insights from the Honey Bee Network precisely for such a purpose … Continue reading
Abdur Mukit Bin Rouf, a small entrepreneur from a village more than hundred kilometres away from Guwahati observed the huge resource of water hyacinth floating over the nearby lakes and wondered if it could be put to better use. He succeeded in developing lamp shades, ladies bags and dozens of other products. He goes from door to door in … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what your great grandparents cooked in their kitchen? SATTVIK, a traditional food festival, aims at fulfilling that curiosity while highlighting diversity in cultures and taste. About 45,000 visitors came to last year’s event. This shows the growing interest in traditional food items and organic products coupled with a sustainable lifestyle. Some … Continue reading
An interesting research project taking shape in the Honeybee Network involves the analysis of information flows from the Honeybee Network’s social media pages such as Facebook and other social networks. We intend to understand the dynamics of information flow in the online space. That way, we can identify members of our extended network who are crucial for … Continue reading
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