Taking On the Heat: CauseBecause Commences Donation and Distribution Drive
This summer in India has been as hot as any in recent years, and large parts of the population are working through current conditions of extreme heat. From the comfort of our homes, we can hardly imagine what it feels like for those
Young Earth Heroes: Stakeholders’ Consultation on Heat Wave Action Plan
BackgroundDelhi recorded temperatures above 45°C in May 2024, and 2025 was no different. Heat waves are becoming longer, more frequent, and more deadly. The Delhi Science Forum (DSF) identified this as a priority issue and initiated discussions around a structured city-wide campaign to
Can Miyawaki Forests Help Restore Greenery to Delhi NCR?
In many Indian metropolises, the maintenance and expansion of green cover is a complex problem, located at the meeting point of development and ecology. Urban planning authorities have the responsibility of taking measures to keep greenery visible and ecologically viable. However, we continue
Rooting Change: Axis Bank’s Push for Greener Landscapes Across India
On the occasion of International Day of Forests 2026, Axis Bank reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability through large scale landscape restoration initiatives across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Assam. With over 30 lakh saplings being planted, the effort reflects a growing focus
Mirchi Launches ‘Jal Vaani’ to Turn the Volume Up on Water Conservation
With water shortages, polluted rivers and irregular supply becoming part of everyday life in many Indian cities, the conversation around water conservation is more urgent than ever. Stepping into this space, Mirchi has launched Mirchi Jal Vaani, a nationwide radio initiative in association with the National Water
63 Tonnes of Waste Processed, Ensuring Clean and Sustainable Women’s Cricket World Cup
Antony Waste Handling Cell Ltd. (AWHCL) has completed a major waste management project for the women’s Cricket World Cup held at DY Patil Stadium over the course of five matches, totaling an impressive 63 metric tons of waste collected and processed. The project
Airborne: India’s first commercial flight powered by a blend of ‘indigenous’ sustainable aviation fuel
AirAsia India flight I5-767 departed from Pune to New Delhi using a blend of indigenous sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) in partnership with Praj Industries Ltd (Praj). Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri,
UltraTech is using fertiliser-industry byproduct, transporting it from source via coastal waterways
In this first-of-its-kind initiative in India, UltraTech Cement, the cement flagship company of Aditya Birla Group (ABG), transported a phosphogypsum consignment of 57,000 metric tons (MT) via inland and coastal waterways. The bulk cargo carrier journeyed from Paradeep port in Odisha to the
Decarbonisation targets their “north starâ€: DBS
As part of its commitment to reaching net zero in its financed emissions by 2050, DBS has announced sectoral targets that are aligned with science-based decarbonisation glidepaths (carbon-emission pathway to the desired target set), documented in its report titled Our Path to Net
A pad-free university: In Dehradun
Feminine hygiene brand Sirona collaborated with University of Petroleum And Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun, to educate their faculty and staff about the benefits of switching to a menstrual cup for period management and eventually make the varsity India’s first pad-free university. The programme