For decades, environmental protection and poverty reduction were often seen as opposing priorities, as though supporting one meant sacrificing the other. Forests were these fragile spaces, supposedly safe only if people stayed out, while raising rural incomes was some separate struggle. But recent research tells a different story. According to the International Forestry Resources and…
Internet addiction among children is becoming an emerging problem due to the link between high levels of screen time and anxiety, low academic performance, and ill health. Since most teenagers spend their time on smartphones for social interaction rather than learning, the government is considering stringent measures such as banning social media based on age…
In the rain-fed rice cultivation areas of Odisha and Maharashtra, drought years are not gender-blind events. In fact, research based on national sample survey data in India, conducted by the Asia-Pacific branch of UNDP, has shown that when rainfall is poor, women farm workers earn less in terms of wages than men, specifically in rice-growing…
There is a particular kind of anger that does not consume the person who holds it. It sharpens them instead. Kailash Satyarthi has carried that anger ever since. It is the same year he walked away from a promising career as an electrical engineer. He surrendered a steady salary and decided his life belonged to…
The content highlights how converting organic waste into biogas can address both waste management and energy needs in India. It emphasizes environmental benefits, economic opportunities, and government initiatives supporting sustainable fuel alternatives. Countries all over the world are looking for new, clean, and long-lasting sources of energy because of the rising cost of fuels, pollution,…
India launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair on Gender Inclusion and Skill Development to boost women’s participation in future tech jobs, but a stark gap remains as only six women hold senior advisory roles in the health ministry. On April 25, 2026, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University in Pune launched Asia’s first UNESCO Chair focused on…
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…
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty transformed heart surgery into an affordable reality, challenging the idea that life-saving care is only for the rich. Through innovation and compassion, he built systems that made quality healthcare accessible to millions. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty not only built hospitals. He rewrote the belief, saving a life was a privilege only…
Kiran Bedi’s career redefined authority in India by transforming policing, prisons, and governance through transparency, participation, and reform-driven leadership. Her work shows how institutions can be used as tools for social change rather than control. Kiran Bedi broke more than just a gender barrier when she joined the Indian Police Service in 1972. She changed…
Shahjahan Begum was a fearless grassroots activist who transformed personal tragedy into a lifelong mission to fight violence against women and empower marginalized girls through education and collective action. Shahjahan Begum (1942-2013) is a leading figure in the Indian women’s movement. From her working-class neighbourhood, she spoke up, calling out violence and abuse, rampant within…
