Every Bit Matters – India’s Corporate Wheels inching ahead on Environment Day
From petroleum to wine, from electric vehicles to green living spaces – a lot of companies seem to be putting environment on the front-burner in a Covid-scared world – this…
Will the Air be Toxic & Rivers Noxious; Again?
As India emerges out of an extensive lockdown, will things be back to its normal polluting self. Will the air pollution and water pollution be back again? This is a question that bothers many.
Buddha’s Wisdom in Dance – From an Artist’s Third Eye
Our body is a vehicle for awakening and we should be treating it with care. Did we need a pandemic to realize this simple Buddha survival-kit? ‘The trouble is -…
Will COVID-19 have a lasting impact on Climate Change?
COVID-19 has brought the whole world to a standstill. This has helped reduced global CO2 emissions. But would there be a long-term impact?
The World Needs a Hair-Cut
What if someone from the beauty industry reminds us about the significance of plastic and e-waste management by corporates for a better India? Here are some musings by Sanket Shah,…
Idiots are Universal. Learn to Live with Them!
Einstein had famously said, “only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.” The Coronavirus outbreak seems to have proved him right. So what do we do with so much stupidity?
“Gamification can Change the way People look at Current Issues”
8 million tons of plastic is dumped in the oceans each year. That’s similar to emptying 1 GARBAGE TRUCK of PLASTIC WASTE into an ocean every MINUTE. Dropledge has created an online game — Ocean Heroes to create awareness on the issue. Sonia D’Souza Bhavsar, the founder, reveals all.
The Evil Joker shows the Noble Way
Joaquin Phoenix made an impassioned plea for the planet in his acceptance speech at the 92nd Academy Awards. Will the world pay heed to his words?
Breathtakingly Wild Kur-nataka!
A visual spectacle is how you would describe Wild Karnataka. Watching it unfold is like a beautiful canvas, full of flora and fauna; soothes your nerves and makes you a…
Resolving the Traceability Challenge for Sustainable Textile
The demand for sustainability in the textile industry has been on the rise for the past some years. One of the critical challenges that need to be resolved is the traceable aspect. How can manufacturers and textiles companies assuredly trace the origin of the cotton. Tailorlux has created a digital solution to resolve the challenge. Alex Deitermann details how the system works.
Mapping Sustainability Governance in India Inc.
As the 6th largest economy in the world driven mainly by industry and production, as well as
increasing population; India will play a central role in addressing sustainability challenges in the
next decade, both domestically and globally. Here’s how Indian companies in comparison to their global peers in terms of sustainability governance..
Why ESG is an Opportunity; not a Challenge!
ESG is driving companies towards better governance and sustainability practices. Integrating ESG within the business can be a great opportunity to prepare for the future world.
Mobile creches launched by PVR Nest
PVR NEST in association with the North Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Mobile Creches launches project ‘Aanchal’
Millet-meals could boost Child Health; says Study
First millet-meals scientific study in schools shows millets boost child growth by 50%
CSR Spending on Calamities has a Compliance Edge
Usage of CSR Funds for relief and rescue in case of natural calamities is the way ahead. Companies need to be aware of the new provisions of CSR Act and align their policies accordingly.
Sanskaras, STEM, Stories and Stationery – The ‘Basics’ are shining in Education CSR
A quick glance at what has been happening in the last few days in education endeavours shows some interesting dots getting connected June was a flurry of activities around a…
Election-Manifestos: The Grocery Market with no Greens
“In the end, that’s what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?” – Barack Obama The cycle of campaigns, sugary…
Plastic Cutlery via Food Apps: Time to bend the spoon
We raise eyebrows and cringe noses when we talk about meals wherein animals and insects are killed, but what about serving meals in inappropriate cutlery – and through food-delivery apps-…
What’s still wrong with the Right To Education?
Few states are performing better than others in the implementation of RTE 12(1) (c) and over 80 per cent of private schools aren’t participating in the process – What do…
Alternative Power – The Winter Lingers On
A lot has been said and debated about the potential of solar power, but is any of that transpiring on the real ground so far? What if we use lightning…