Startups from India that work for the environment. — As the impact of climate change has increased drastically in the last few years. Extreme weather events like rainfalls, floods, droughts, forest fires, among others causing massive damage to our lives. People are worried and as an action to mitigate the impact, they have started to become more conscious about…

Give joy to yourself, your recipient, and also to the environment — As it is already, picking a gift is not easy. If we are looking to buy an environmentally friendly gift, it makes the task even more difficult. If you are rich, probably gift an electric vehicle, but I’m sure you are not looking to gift an electric car or electric…

A new way by companies to show that they care for the planet — Environment consciousness is no longer a buzzword, it is slowly getting entrenched in many of our lives. Blame it on the increasing climate change-induced weather vagaries and growing resentment against government inaction. In response, many of you have decided to contribute to the environment in your own little way. Appreciating…

An Indus Valley Civilization that teaches water conservation and building efficient water management techniques — Amongst many ancient civilizations which have been discovered, Dholavira has a distinguished position. Dholavira is the most prominent archaeological site in India belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization. Dholavira civilization (3000 BCE to 1700 BCE) speaks volumes of the ability and expertise of the people during Harappan and Indus Valley…

A mixed bag with a few positives but largely COP26 has concluded in Glasgow with nearly 200 countries agreeing on the Glasgow Climate Pact and to keep the 1.5 degrees Celsius target active and also achieve the outstanding elements of the Paris Agreement. The Glasgow meeting was the 26th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the UN…

Rolls-Royce brand stands for opulence, luxury, and indulgence — but there is a period in anecdotal history when Rolls Royce cars became Garbage collectors. For the uninitiated, Rolls Royce is one of the oldest automobile manufacturers and its vehicles are considered to be the most expensive cars in the world. …

Agra is not just about the Taj Mahal and Kushinagar is not just about Buddha, India’s most populated state has a unique initiative — Many of you would know about the place where Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism is said to have attained parinirvana, Kushinagar - the reclining Buddha temple in the city is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site and a significant tourist hub. But, not many of us would know, Kushinagar district is…

India’s largest private sector company Reliance has started on a fast track in its green energy journey. — October 10, 2021, Reliance New Energy Solar acquired REC Solar Holdings for $771 million. October 10, 2021, Reliance announced to buy a 40% stake in Sterling & Wilson Solar Ltd, a Shapoorji Pallonji Group (SP Group) company, for about $380 million (Rs 2,845 crores). October 13, 2021, Reliance New Energy…

Want to raise a kid who cares for the planet? Take up this difficult topic. — Sixty percent of young people between 16 and 25 are “extremely worried about climate change” and seventy-five percent feel “the future is frightening”. These are some of the findings of a poll conducted with about 10,000 young people in Australia, Brazil, Finland, France, India, Nigeria, the Philippines, Portugal, the UK…