A conundrum of green energy: To follow or to lead
Decarbonisation of Indian electricity sector set to get a major boost through a policy push for grid-forming inverters which can support integration of more renewable energy.
Naina Gautam
Avoid multitasking to prevent overloading the brain and reducing its effectiveness: Dr N K Venkatramana of Brains Super Speciality Hospital
Dr N.K. Venkatramana, Founder-Chairman, Brains Super Speciality Hospital, elaborates on how to enhance brain wellness by avoid complaining, comparing, and criticising, protecting oneself from harm through neglect, accidents, or risky behaviour, and steering clear of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco....
Behaviour change and innovation key to beating plastic waste: Balakrishna Pisupati of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
While the industry has a role to play (on the issue of plastics pollution), the choices of the citizens will also determine what the industry can do or will do, says Balakrishna Pisupati, Country Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), India, in an interview with Naina Gautam of...
Beyond mitigating GHG emissions, sustainability is making sure that whatever we do is sustainable: Pratyush Thakur of Blueleaf Energy
While the very core part of our business operations is generating carbon dioxide-free electricity, but we make sure that we are sustainable on a long-term basis for all stakeholders who we impact, says Pratyush Thakur, Investment Director and Country Head India at Blueleaf Energy, in an interview...
Cooperatives can deliver everything from smart cities to climate-resilient housing: Remeshan Palery of Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society
As Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society (ULCCS) turns 100, the milestone is more than a celebration—it’s a moment of reflection and direction. For a century, the cooperative has built roads, bridges, and institutions, shaping Kerala’s landscape. But today, it’s not just about what...
Corteva to empower 2 million women farmers
Corteva currently is engaged with 65 FPOs in the five states of Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh with a reach of about 33,000 women farmers.
Decentralisation of production is capable of potentially reducing the carbon footprint: Gaurav Bawa of WIKA India
Sustainable company operations are determined by ISO 9001 and 14001, ESG, circular economy, and other flexible frameworks must be integrated with changing demands. In an interview with Naina Gautam, Gaurav Bawa, Senior Vice President, WIKA India explores how standards, energy-efficient...
Energy is an enabler for economy, India has a lot to offer in clean tech: Ibrahim Matola
Ibrahim Matola, minister of energy of the south-eastern African country Malawi, was in India recently. In an interview with Naina Gautam, he discusses the importance of battery storage system, energy as the driver of Malawian economy and how India plays an important role in Malawian economy through...
FPOs can transition from being grant-dependent entities to competitive, market-driven institutions and win trust of farmers, says Anil Kumar SG of Samunnati
In a conversation with Naina Gautam, the founder and CEO the agri-network focussing on smallholder farmers argues that sustainable agriculture has a green premium for the farming community, but FPOs can play a positive role in turning into an advantage for farmers.
Gender equality progress is slow, but enduring
On the eve of IWD 2025, UN Women’s Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda urges recognition of individual efforts in gender equality as every action contributes to lasting change, and underscores that progress remains strong despite pushbacks.
