Dhanbad Diary: Observations from India’s coal capital and its forgotten edges
Dhanbad today exists as a city of striking simultaneity, where visible markers of economic ascent and deeply entrenched deprivation almost press against each other, demanding to be read together. On one side are the unmistakable signs of a city on the move: sprawling
Miles, mountains, and a mind that does not quit—Pooja Krishnamoorthy is India’s quiet force of endurance
Conviction often reveals itself quietly—not in grand declarations, but in the steady resolve to keep going when the path is uncertain, demanding, and deeply personal. Pooja Krishnamoorthy’s journey as an Indian endurance runner is one such story. It is not merely about distance
Closures, Overcrowding, and Lack of Basic Facilities in Delhi Schools, Says DSF Report
A report on the Status of School Education in Delhi, released by the Delhi Science Forum (DSF) and the All-India People’s Science Network (AIPSN), highlights serious problems in the city’s public education system as Delhi begins implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
‘Care per Sq. Ft.’ and Beyond: CSR Initiative of Arkade Developers
Based on information shared by Arkade Developers in response to a query from CauseBecause, the company’s recent CSR initiatives, implemented through the Sajjan Jain Support Trust, focused on healthcare, education, inclusion, labour welfare, and environmental sustainability in 2025. Arkade Developers primarily operates in
Team CB On Ground: Observations from DS Group’s CSR Work in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Over the years, having been part of assessment teams for social programmes, I have had the opportunity to closely observe a wide range of interventions across rural India. While many are well-intentioned, fewer are meaningfully aligned with local realities, and rarer still are
Refundable Cloth Bag Machines Offer a Plastic Alternative in Chandigarh Markets
At Chandigarh’s Sector 26 grain market, a coin- and QR-operated machine is offering shoppers a practical alternative to plastic carry bags. Those who forget to bring their own can deposit Rs 10 or make a digital payment to receive a reusable cloth bag,
Hinduja Foundation’s Silt Initiative Boosts Soil Health in Tamil Nadu
The Hinduja Foundation has launched a soil and water conservation initiative in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, restoring about 55 hectares of farmland, roughly the size of 75 football fields, through large-scale desilting and soil enrichment. Implemented by PRADAN with CSR support from Ashok
Eranda Scholarship Uplifts Farmers’ Children Through Education
The Eranda Scholarship is an initiative supported by Arkema and Ihsedu Agrochem Pvt. Ltd., focusing on children from farming families. It aims to foster education and creativity while contributing to community development. The program seeks to invest in young minds to encourage a
India’s climate finance moment: SBI Ventures, investors and policymakers outline a road map at IVCA GreenReturns Summit 2025
At the IVCA GreenReturns Summit in New Delhi, asset managers, climate-tech founders and policymakers outlined how India can finance climate resilience and scale home-grown green technologies. SBI Ventures’ MD and CEO Prem Prabhakar called for a shift toward blended finance and announced plans
Ambuja’s water Projects Strengthen rural Agriculture in Rajasthan
Ambuja Cements has strengthened its water stewardship initiatives in Marwar Mundwa, supporting local farmers through rainwater harvesting systems, farm ponds, and irrigation upgrades designed to enhance crop resilience and income. In Didiya Kalan, a 1,782-cubic-metre farm pond and rooftop harvesting system have enabled