India’s agriculture sector is increasingly vulnerable to the rising frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Although the country reported a robust kharif output and better rabi sowing, thanks to improved reservoir levels, climate change remain a persistent threat, according to a recent study by the Reserve Bank of India. The report, which analysed the impact …
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Payal Nag, a 17-year-old archer from Odisha, overcomes adversity to become a national champion. Payal Nag, a 17-year-old para archer from Odisha, lost all four limbs in a tragic electrocution accident at the age of five. Initially abandoned by her family and placed in an orphanage, her life changed when coach Kuldeep Vedwan discovered her …
Founded in 2009 by ten banks from around the world, the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), launched its mission to redefine banking through a values-based approach that prioritizes long-term sustainability and well-being over short-term profits. This happened to coincide with the 2008 financial crisis, furthering the GABV’s significance in bringing together leading financial institutions to …
The otherwise bustling lanes of Nizamuddin Basti are rather quiet for a spring afternoon. Once primarily a slum cluster in the heart of the national capital, the Basti now accommodates buildings that appear taller than some monuments here. Beyond its dusty paths and dingy lanes, the Nizamuddin skyline has domes of monuments decked with fairy …
These women of Delhi’s Nizamuddin Basti embody change, independence, and empowerment Read More »
y working together with governments, utilities, and industries, we can ensure that urban water systems are prepared for future challenges while preserving our most precious resource Water is the source of all life on our planet, sustaining ecosystems, communities, and economies. Yet, by the end of 2025, 1.8 billion people will not have direct access to safe …
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