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Vandana Shiva has been described in many ways: the “Gandhi of Grain,” “a rock star” in the battle against GMOs, and “the most powerful voice” for people of the developing world. In Terra Viva, Dr. Shiva shares her most memorable campaigns, alongside some of the world’s most celebrated activists and environmentalists, all working toward a livable planet and healthier democracies.

In Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply, Vandana Shiva explores the devastating effects of commercial agriculture and genetic engineering on the food we eat, the farmers who grow it, and the soil that sustains it. This prescient critique and call to action covers some of the most pressing topics of this ongoing dialogue, from the destruction of local food cultures and the privatization of plant life, to unsustainable industrial fish farming and safety concerns about corporately engineered foods.

The Prophecy Paradox: The Power and Perils of Seeing the Future is a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities surrounding the ability to predict what lies ahead. While the power to foresee future events can be a valuable tool for decision-making and planning, it can also come with significant risks and pitfalls.

What is life? Many scientists believe life can be reduced to ‘mechanistic’ factors, such as genes and information codes. Yet there is a growing army of scientists, philosophers and artists who reject this view. The gene metaphor is not only too simplistic but deeply misleading. If there is a way to reduce life to a single principle, that principle must acknowledge the creativity of life, turning genetic determinism on its head.

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I am Vandana Gupta, an Independent Journalist. I started my career working as a freelancer for Doordarshan, Chandigarh. In 2005, I joined Dainik Bhaskar, a Hindi Daily and worked in different places including Chandigarh and Delhi. At Dainik Bhaskar, I used to cover health stories. During those days, I interviewed many cancer survivors and did stories about their journey with cancer - stories about how they had bravely defeated the disease and are now living their lives happily. The aim of writing about cancer survivors was to create awareness and remove myths or misconceptions about this ...

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Hello Explorers! I'm Vandana, I was born in the lap of Mother Nature in a popular hill station in India, studied in Doon Valley, and now happy to call Canada home for the rest of my life. I write about Travel, Hotels, Restaurants, Festivals and Events. I have been a nature explorer since birth. Mother Earth has given us tremendous opportunities to experience, cherish, and appreciate it, so why not! In the past 38 years, I have made an abode on four different continents of the world. Like they say, “If you stay in one place throughout your life, you never really came out of your bedroom”.

With its previous bestsellers - First, Break All the Rules and Now, Discover Your Strengths - The Gallup Organization rewrote the book on great management. Now Gallup finally makes its classic, hilarious parable, Animals, Inc., available to the general public. A story that has proven effective...

Relationships are like gardens; they require care, attention, and patience to flourish. In an era marked by fast-paced lives and ever-evolving dynamics, the art of building a healthy, lasting relationship can sometimes seem elusive. Yet, the quest for meaningful and enduring connections remains one of the most fundamental pursuits of human life. Whether you’re just beginning a new relationship or seeking to rekindle the spark in an existing one, the principles that underpin lasting love are timeless.