Naina Gautam

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.

Backed by government support and rising domestic adoption, India is rapidly expanding its solar manufacturing capacity and aiming to become a global solar leader while strengthening its energy independence and industrial resilience.

The turning point in empowering comes when girls begin asking “why”, a process nurtured by quality education, enabling them to think critically and challenge existing systems, says Gauri Puranik, Head of English programmes for India at the British Council, in an interview with Naina Gautam....

Timely and proper rescue, ensuring airways, breathing and circulation are not compromised can help avoid life-threatening situations, disability, complications, hospital stay, and costs, says Dr N.K. Venkataramana, Founder-Chairman, Brains Super Speciality Hospital. Edited excerpts from an...

World Water Day 2025: Adopting a vegan diet significantly reduces the water footprint of food by eliminating the inefficient process of animal agriculture.

Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) is transforming rural India with reliable, clean power, supporting education, healthcare, and livelihoods. However, high capital costs, regulatory uncertainty, and a lack of trained technicians challenge scalability. DRE is vital to achieving India’s NDC and SDG...

Nicolas Prophte, Managing Director of Amsterdam-based Denim Deal, talks to Naina Gautam about the circularity, sustainability and environmental benefits of recycling. Edited excerpts:

Erik Solheim, former Executive Director of UNEP, highlights that, in India, all major political parties support the green transition, which makes it easier to achieve green goals compared to countries with opposing forces. Edited excerpts from an interview with Sustainability Karma:

Although initial progress has been made, industry stakeholders must significantly increase their focus on automation and sustained R&D investment to remain competitive, says Vikas Bansal CEO - International, GameChange Solar, in an interview with Naina Gautam of Sustainability Karma. Edited...

A visionary initiative that blends eco-conscious development with the preservation of artisanal heritage, the centenary celebrations of the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village (KACV) in Kovalam stand as a testament to its enduring commitment to sustainability.