My Experiments with Earthworms: A Tale of Tiny Creatures and Tenacity

In 2011, I embarked on my Ph.D. journey at IIT Roorkee under the guidance of Prof. Renu Bhargava, affectionately known as the "Earthworm Lady" due to her extensive research on vermicomposting over the past 25 years. My heart was set on the water sector (SDG6), and my passion ignited during my M. Tech research when I discovered the inefficiencies in Jaipur's wastewater treatment systems. At that time, the city had only a few sewage treatment plants (STPs), and they weren’t functioning effectively. During discussions with my mentor, we decided to explore vermifiltration technology, harnessing the natural capabilities of earthworms for wastewater treatment. This approach might offer an innovative solution to tackle the city’s water challenges while integrating nature's power into sustainable treatment methods.

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"Unraveling the Wicked Problem: A Call to Conscious Action"

As I sit at "The Chocolate Room" cafe in Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, I'm deciding what to have for lunch. Nearby, a couple is celebrating their anniversary, while most others are busy on their phones, taking selfies. After some thought, I opted for a sandwich and a cappuccino, I'm struck by the urge to write. Writing blogs has become my new passion. Writing has been a part of my life since childhood, providing me with a sense of freedom to express myself. Our minds are always buzzing with thoughts, but many get lost in the chaos of daily life. Writing helps me capture these thoughts and explore them further. It's like uncovering hidden treasures in my mind. It's a way to spark new ideas and express myself fully.

"The Chronicles of the Trash Bag: Unveiling the Journey of #zerowastetolandfills

Thank you for the overwhelming support on my previous blog where I shared the story of a Monster virus (COVID-19). Today, I'll narrate a tale centered around a bag, often referred to as the "Trash Bag". The story unfolds each morning as we take a fresh plastic bag, typically black or sometimes white, and place it in our dustbin. Throughout the day, we continuously add various items from all corners of our living spaces - vegetables and fruit peels, food scraps, paper waste, packaging waste, cardboard boxes, plastic containers, broken glass, used menstrual pads, electronic waste, discarded medicines, and anything else we deem unnecessary. This bag acts as our savior every single day, gathering all our waste from various corners of the house.

Courage Amidst Crisis: How One Step Sparked a Journey of Hope and Innovation

This is the tale of COVID-19, the most famous virus that swept the globe, and a groundbreaking tool called Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE), or Sewage Surveillance, designed to detect it stealthily, long before it becomes widespread. It all began in May 2020, when I stumbled upon a few research articles and social media posts discussing how Dutch scientists had discovered traces of COVID-19 in sewage. This revelation opened my eyes to the potential of WBE as a powerful tool for detecting and monitoring virus hotspots within communities. As I delved deeper into its capabilities, I realized the immense importance of WBE in aiding resource allocation and informing public decision-making processes for controlling the pandemics.

Sudipti Arora

I am an eco-conscious Research Scientist, passionate of conserving our environment, as much as possible #Proplanet

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My Experiments with Earthworms: A Tale of Tiny Creatures and Tenacity

Sudipti Arora

"Unraveling the Wicked Problem: A Call to Conscious Action"

Sudipti Arora

"The Chronicles of the Trash Bag: Unveiling the Journey of #zerowastetolandfills

Sudipti Arora

Courage Amidst Crisis: How One Step Sparked a Journey of Hope and Innovation

Sudipti Arora

Embracing Gratitude: Reflecting on the Blessings of 2023

Sudipti Arora