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Singapore Airlines Group And Mandai Wildlife Group Forge Strategic Partnership To Promote Tourism And Wildlife Conservation

The partnership will offer SIA customers curated wildlife experiences, co-branded retail merchandise, and exclusive privileges at Mandai Wildlife Reserve Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and Mandai Wildlife Group have entered into a three-year strategic partnership aimed at boosting inbound tourism to Singapore while supporting regional wildlife conservation efforts. The collaboration combines SIA’s global reach with Mandai’s […]

Fungal Diseases In July: Early Signs & Smart Spraying Schedules To Safeguard Kharif Crops

Reports indicate that fungal diseases can cause crop losses ranging from 20 per cent to 40 per cent in key Kharif crops, impacting farmers’ revenues and national food security Byline: R G Agarwal, Chairman Emeritus of Dhanuka Agritech As the southwest monsoon season sets upon India in July, the farm sector experiences increased activity in […]

Over 66,000 Amazon India Employees Participate In Global Volunteering Month 2025

Company supports 530 community initiatives across more than 60 cities Amazon India announced the completion of its Global Month of Volunteering (GMV) held in May 2025, with over 66,000 employees participating in a wide range of community-focused initiatives. Conducted across more than 60 cities, the company facilitated 530 volunteering events in partnership with over 100 […]

India’s First Steel Pipeline-Integrated CBG Plant Commissioned In Punjab

CEID Consultants sets new benchmark for CBG integration into city gas networks India has commissioned its first compressed biogas (CBG) plant connected directly to a City Gas Distribution (CGD) network through a steel pipeline. The facility, located in Batala, Gurdaspur, Punjab, was developed by CEID Consultants and Engineering, and is integrated with the CGD network […]

UltraTech’s Naokari Mine Becomes India’s First To Earn 7-Star Rating for Limestone Mining

13 UltraTech mines recognised for sustainable practices by Indian Bureau of Mines UltraTech Cement has etched its name in India’s mining history, with its Naokari Limestone Mine becoming the country’s first limestone mine to receive a 7-star rating from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) for sustainable mining practices in FY 2023-24. The recognition was […]

Brics Demands Climate Finance From West, Defends Fossil Fuels, Forests & Fair Trade

Emerging economies push back on ‘green protectionism’ as Lula prepares for Cop 30 in Brazil On the closing day of the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders of the expanded 11-member bloc demanded that developed countries uphold their financial commitments to tackle climate change, while defending the continued use of fossil fuels and forest […]

Sangini Saheli Marks Five Years Of Community Impact

The women-led initiative celebrated its fifth anniversary at India Habitat Centre, honouring SHG leaders and reaffirming its commitment to inclusive development Sangini Saheli, a women-led grassroots initiative focused on social empowerment, marked its fifth anniversary. Founded in 2020, the initiative has grown into a network of self-help groups (SHGs), youth collectives, and community programmes aimed […]

One Farmer Suicide Every Three Hours In Maharashtra, Assembly Told

767 suicides reported in Jan–Mar 2025; activists question efficacy of state relief measures A staggering 767 farmer suicides were recorded in Maharashtra in the first three months of 2025, averaging at least one suicide every three hours, according to a statement by State Rehabilitation Minister Makrand Patil in the legislative assembly. The grim figure has […]

How Indonesia & India Can Lead The Way In Sustainable Palm Oil Production

According to the Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), around 40 per cent of Indonesia’s palm oil is cultivated by smallholders who are deeply embedded in the future of the industry Byline: Eddy Martono, Chairman Of Indonesian Palm Oil Association  I often find myself gazing at the long rows of palm stretching across […]

Coca-Cola India Foundation Starts ‘Used PET Bottle-free Puri Rath Yatra 2025’ Initiative

200 volunteers, 200 PET bins deployed as part of Maidaan Saaf to promote eco-conscious pilgrimage To promote responsible waste management during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation – along with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), Puri Municipality, the District Administration (Puri), Odisha Development Management Programme (ODMP), and Y4D Foundation, has […]