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Khullunna Babu: An Open Letter to Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar and Dr. Shashi Tharoor
By Babu Respected Sirs, I am Babu, the name you might not have seen graffitied when the Burj Khalifa was built. I am Babu, often mocked by the international press you write for — to make maybe many ten times my monthly wage — as the tallest crane operator. I am Babu who paved those 10-star villas and homes where the Ambanis and Shah Rukh Khans vacation. I am Babu. NO. We are nine million…
Varkala's 'Zero Waste' Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?
On March 30, the small coastal town of Varkala in Kerala is set to be officially named a ‘Zero Waste City’ by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) . This recognition places Varkala among a select group of 20 urban settlements worldwide celebrated for their commitment to sustainable waste management. While the accolade is…
Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization
On February 23, policymakers, investors, founders, and development stakeholders gathered at the International Conference Centre, Akure for the Ondo Investment Summit 2026. The event’s theme—“The New Ondo: Forging the Pathway to Prosperity”—reflected a broader question facing many emerging economies: what role must government play to unlock private capital, enterprise growth, and inclusive…
EmiratesGBC and UNESCO GEP Sustainable School Building Guidance Booklet champions call to build sustainable schools to further the greening of the education sector
The booklet highlights the need to embed sustainability into educational infrastructure The guidelines align with UAE’s Green Agenda 2030 showcasing the importance of matching regional actions to global ambitions The practical guide empowers stakeholders to build for the future Dubai, UAE; February 2026: With the global education sector calling for healthier learning environments to enhance…
Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka
When I set out to meet the 385 odd trees that Saalumarada Thimmakka and her husband, Bikkala Chikkayya planted together, I followed an online map. The destination, now internationally renowned, is called “Saalumarada Thimmakka Tree-line.” Its creator’s life story is the stuff of legends as countless films, reels, media reports and documents stand testimony. Chief Ministers quote her. Heads of…
AURAK Researcher Presents Breakthrough Integrated Solar-Driven Solution to Generate Electricity, Green Hydrogen and Freshwater
The study was conducted by a team of seven researchers from nine universities Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, February 16, 2026: An innovative integrated urban energy system capable of simultaneously generating electricity, green hydrogen and freshwater, using concentrated solar energy and advanced waste-heat recovery, has been presented by Dr. Uday Kumar Nutakki, Associate Professor of Chemical…
Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a 'Krishi Malayalam'
Every day, millions of children across Kerala sit down to a free midday meal, a cornerstone of the state’s social welfare system. While these meals provide essential calories, the source of the ingredients tells a different story. Much of the produce travels long distances from other states, often arriving coated in chemical residues from intensive farming. Muhammed Hadith Hussain, a young…
"Young People Don't Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief," Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems
Team Enact Earth, led by founder Hemavathi S Shekhar, spoke to me about the intent of the sharing circle; the connections between mental health and climate change and other related subjects. Excerpts from the interview…What was the primary intent of the sharing circle on climate change and mental health at Manotsava 2025? Our intention grew from a realization we had in 2023 when we hosted a small…
The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition
Malnutrition often exists in the shadows of caloric abundance. While a community might have enough food to feel full, it frequently lacks the micronutrients essential for long-term health. Sandra Mariya Sony, a student volunteer and a member of Kerala’s Balasabha, identified this gap and found a solution that requires neither a sprawling field nor expensive fertilizers. She found it in a…
The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation
In a flood-prone corner of Kuttanad, where the rising tide often dictates daily life, a young student named Susan Vinodh is not waiting for a government policy to save her neighborhood. Instead, she has designed a floating house. Her “Terra Aqua Homes” concept uses hydraulic lift pistons and boat-hull styles to create structures that rise and fall with the water levels. It is a pragmatic…
The ghost in the frame: An industry’s arc through one man's shadow
On Feb. 14, 1992, director Kamal released Ennodishtam Koodamo, a campus romance typical of its time – breezy, colourful, and anchored by the established stars of the day. In the background of a few scenes, mostly uncredited and barely noticeable, stood a lean, unassuming young man named Gopalakrishnan. He was an assistant director, and an extra. If you blinked, you missed him. At that moment,…
Ras Al Khaimah signs agreement to develop the largest wastewater infrastructure project in the Emirate to enable sustainable growth
Ras Al Khaimah, Jan. 2026: The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by the Public Services Department signed a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with a consortium of companies, comprising Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions and Saur International. The agreement covers the development of the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a treatment…
Global Experts Examine Convergence of AI, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy at AURAK-hosted Conference
Two-day conference explored integration of business management practices, entrepreneurship, and sustainable circular-economy principles Ras Al Khadijah; Jan 2026: Global experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across disciplines highlighted the need to integrate business management practices, entrepreneurship, and sustainable circular-economy principles at the 2nd International…
Al-Futtaim Appoints Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive to Accelerate the Group’s Future Mobility Vision
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; February 2026: Al-Futtaim, one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive, effective immediately, a strategic appointment that reinforces Al-Futtaim’s commitment to shaping the future of mobility, accelerating growth, and…
Proudly ‘Made in the UAE’: Dolphin Bakery celebrates 7th year of fresh, homegrown baking
Dolphin serves 3,000+ retailers with 165 UAE-made products delivered fresh daily across Dubai and the Northern Emirates With a team of over 300 employees, Dolphin’s diverse range of products meet the tastes and preferences of UAE residents Ajman, UAE; January 13, 2026:Dolphin Bakery has entered its seventh year of operations in the UAE, marking a significant milestone as a locally rooted,…
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ekõ: When nature is the hero, and she has the last word
For years, I ‘reviewed’ films. And then I realized the sheer stupidity of writing film reviews. Or calling them reviews. It was cemented after binge-reading of Tarantino – where he discovers the best movies in some the world called the worst. I learnt to look at movies for what they are, not what I want to see. And to look at cinema, from my own perspective – and if a film taps into something…
My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution
It isn’t easy to write about Dr. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and the Father of the Green Revolution. He was a man whose work fed the world and saved millions of lives. What I am sharing here is not solely from textbooks or research papers, but from my own journey of learning about him as a student, a scientist, and a dreamer in the world of wheat. I first heard Dr. Borlaug’s name when I was a…