India to face significant cost if aligned with Russia, US says

by sanjana | Apr 11, 2022

The article was first appeared in Mint on April 6, 2022. The United States has expressed concerns over India’s stance regarding Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine invasion. President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser, Brian Deese, revealed that the administration has...

Guru ‘cool’: How Mohit Bharadvaja’s unusual quest revives the Rigveda & ancient Indian customs

by Amrita Priya | Apr 10, 2022

(April 10, 2022) A 31-year-old former techie, Mohit Bharadvaja, left the plush confines of corporate life at Wipro and HCL. All this in the pursuit of a calling that has fast depleted in the humdrum of a fast-paced life. His calling took him towards the traditional...

What measures UN IPCC report suggests to reduce emissions by 2030?

by Namrata Srivastava | Apr 9, 2022

The article was first appeared in India Today on April 5, 2022. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a critical warning that the opportunity to prevent a catastrophic 1.5 degrees Celsius rise in global temperatures is rapidly...

Cycle Didi pedals to empower: Sudha Varghese has been working for the Musahars for over 50 years

by Namrata Srivastava | Apr 8, 2022

(April 8, 2022) Gingerly, she lifted one leg onto her bicycle. Haltingly, she pedalled. All she knew around 50 years ago was she was here to serve and help the downtrodden – and Sudha Varghese went about it with dedication. Soon the “Cycle Didi” was a welcome face...

Indian banks can’t ignore persons with disabilities. RBI guidelines exist for a reason

by sanjana | Apr 7, 2022

The article was first published in The Print on March 30, 2022. In a progressive society, financial inclusion is crucial for every individual, including persons with disabilities. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid down clear guidelines to ensure that banking...