Ahana Bhattacharya

The formula of (a + b)2, Newton’s laws of motion, Hindi poetry or English grammar and sentence construction, children are learning everything in the lap of nature under the open sky sitting on the green grass under the shade of a Peepal tree. The children are underprivileged students hailing from remote villages of Uttar...

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism, defines sustainable tourism as tourism which should: ‘--Make optimal use of environmental resources that constitute a key element in tourism development, maintaining essential ecological processes and helping to conserve natural heritage and biodiversity. Respect the socio-cultural...

National Farmers' Day or Kisan Diwas is celebrated every year on the 23rd December as a gesture to appreciate India’s farmers who give their blood and sweat to the land irrespective of scorching heat, shivering cold or heavy rains. Farmers toil very hard throughout the year to produce crops and yet, there are many who...

Christmas is in the air! This is that time of the year when we flock to bakeries to taste finger-licking flavours of Christmas cakes or bake at home. This is that time of the year when tea cakes, cup cakes, sponge cakes, marble cakes, plum cakes, rich dry fruit cakes, wine cakes, dates, walnut,...

In the present day, plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environment problems. Plastic pollutes land, ocean, harms animals, marine life and even human health in so many ways. However, awareness is increasing. There are a handful of people who are taking an initiative to stop plastic waste from going to the landfills...

At a time when the world is battling issues like overpopulation, climate change, global warming, plastic pollution and rampant environmental destruction, our baby steps towards a sustainable lifestyle can actually contribute in creating an impact and saving our ONLY home, the earth. It is said charity begins at home. Talking about home, the first thing...

Just a couple of weeks ago, Sukhant Funeral Management became a hot topic in social media along with a picture of the company’s stall at Delhi’s Trade Fair going viral across platforms. The name of the company and picture of their stall drew mixed reaction from netizens leaving some people shocked, some surprised and...

Madhya Pradesh-based telemedicine healthcare startup Medyseva has recently started an initiative to spread awareness on menstrual hygiene in rural areas as part of their flagship campaign ‘Har Ghar Swasth’. Even though we are progressing as a nation and winning accolades on the global stage, rural India continues to battle challenges like poor menstrual hygiene, taboos,...

Plastic carry bags containing rotten flowers/garlands floating in a river is a common sight in many ghats of India. However, the picture is changing, albeit gradually. Environmentally conscious people have started opting for sustainable packaging even more than before and hence the demand is growing every day. Funky Donkey, a Kolkata-based startup under their brand...

How much does it cost to feed a hungry person? How much does it cost to wrap him/her with blanket on a cold winter evening? How much does it cost to help a blind person cross the road? How much does it cost to donate clothes for the children lying on the footpath semi-naked?...

'Renewable energy sources are available in all countries, and their potential is yet to be fully harnessed. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that 90 percent of the world’s electricity can and should come from renewable energy by 2050. Renewables offer a way out of import dependency, allowing countries to diversify their economies...

When you buy a ceramic bowl or coffee mug online or clothes, what is the amount of plastic packaging that goes into your dustbin? As the world is moving towards sustainable life choices, so is the packaging industry. Remembering their responsibility towards the environment, Indian companies are increasingly opting for sustainable packaging options while...