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A Routine Inspection Exposed a Deeper Crisis in Delhi’s Neglected Wards 

Delhi’s waste crisis in Ward 42 highlights how decades of unequal urban planning and poor sanitation continue to impact low-income colonies like Mangolpuri and Sultanpuri. Overflowing dhalaos, weak waste segregation, and failing civic infrastructure have turned a sanitation issue into a major public health and social development concern. When Delhi’s MCD staff visited Ward 42 in Rohini Zone on…

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The Green Illusion: How Corporate India Sells Sustainability Without Delivering It

Greenwashing in India is rising as companies make misleading sustainability claims, despite stricter ESG regulations. Weak enforcement and fragmented oversight continue to undermine accountability and consumer trust. Introduction In the summer of 2023, a close friend of mine bought a well-known brand’s “eco-friendly” range of personal care products. She paid a premium. She chose them…

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CSR and A Summer of Problems

India’s rising heatwaves are severely impacting informal women workers, who lack legal protection, financial security, and safe working conditions. Despite this, CSR efforts remain focused on environmental goals while largely ignoring worker heat stress and supply chain risks. Sangeeta Sonawane starts her day at ten, setting up shop right by the busy railway station in…

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India–Bhutan Power Partnership – Strengthening Energy Ties for a Sustainable Himalayan Future

India and Bhutan are strengthening their power partnership through hydropower development, cross-border electricity trade, and clean energy initiatives, supporting economic growth, regional energy security, and climate goals. The collaboration emphasizes sustainable, socially responsible projects and institutional coordination to benefit both countries and local communities. ———————————————————————————————————— India and Bhutan have taken another step to deepen their…

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