How a 19-year-old stood up for the homeless elderly
ACROSS the cities of India, near temples, railway stations, or government hospitals, it is not uncommon to witness the disheartening…
Reducing environment footprint: 6 steps for a sustainable lifestyle
In today’s world, taking action and reducing our environmental footprint is crucial to protect the planet. Fortunately, each of us…
Environment hero: Dr. Anil Joshi’s quest to protect the hills
THE communities in the Himalayan states of India face various socio-economic challenges, including poverty, limited access to healthcare and education,…
The art of combining environmental protection and poverty alleviation
IN the bustling cities and towns of India, hidden within the shadows of progress and economic growth, lies a segment…
How climate change impacts India
CLIMATE change is a global crisis with far-reaching consequences, and India is one of the most vulnerable countries to its…
5 Environmental NGOs in India fighting climate change
ISSUES related to the environment have become pressing concerns in India, leading to the emergence of numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs)…
Supporting environmental causes through donations
THE World Environment Day (WED) is a day to raise awareness and take action for the environment and an opportunity…
Global Day of Parents: NGOs supporting abandoned parents
RIGHT from nurturing babies in the womb, parents worldwide spend most of their time caring for their children. Parents are…
World No Tobacco Day: 5 reasons to quit smoking or vaping
GOOD health allows us to have a job, earn money, care for our families, go on vacations and follow our…
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Why boys and men matter
IN the same month that the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day, a man in his thirties murdered his 12-year-old sister…
5 rights of working animals in India
IN an earlier blog on workers’ rights, we looked back into history to find out how our present-day workers’ laws…
Ashadeep: Rescuing mentally disabled from streets
PEOPLE who live on the streets without a place to call home are deprived of one of life’s most basic…
SATHI: A friend for lost children at India’s railway stations
A child is unaware of the dangers that exist in the world around them. In the mind of a 10-year-old…
10 positive changes that happen when you educate girls
THERE’S a reason that education is one of the six Fundamental Rights included in the Indian Constitution. Educating a child…
World Laughter Day: 5 great things laughter does to you
WORLDWIDE, the first Sunday of May is World Laughter Day. People get together in laughter clubs in parks, on beaches,…
Role of technology in scaling afforestation programmes
AS the world faces the intractable challenges of global warming, climate breakdown and deforestation, planting trees is one of the…
Why companies must prioritise CSR initiatives
CORPORATE Social Responsibility (CSR) is a company’s requirement to act in a manner that benefits society. This comprises promoting ecological…
5 things you should know about Labour Day
EVERY year on May 1st, we observe or celebrate Labour Day, which recognizes the achievements made by workers in the…
5 major hurdles in the way of girls’ education
THE heart-warming sight of girls dressed in uniforms, cycling through lush green paddy fields to get to school, has become…
Earth Day: How you can be a part of the change
EVERY year, April 22nd is celebrated as Earth Day the world over, and it stands as an important annual reminder…
How Group Captain AC Barua helps abandoned elderly
THE story of Group Captain Atul Chandra Barua, 80, is one of pure compassion and love. He is fondly called…
How the Indian Constitution teaches us to be kind
Every year, April 14 is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary. He is often referred…
World Health Day: 5 health challenges facing India
World Health Day, observed every year on April 7, commemorates the founding of the World Health Organization and the commitment…
7 myths about autism debunked
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Rahul struggled with attending school and showed signs of distress, such as screaming, crying, fidgeting, and covering his ears….
World Water Day: Can this be your watershed moment?
MOST of us take water for granted – whether we use it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing clothes and utensils…