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Stray dog population in India is as big a problem as the human population. There are about 30 million stray dogs in the country. The dogs are often infected with rabies or some other disease. More than 20000 people die in India of rabies every year. Global alliance for rabies control had reported that...

Cleanliness has always been an issue in our country. The ignorance of Indians regarding waste management is so lethargic that today when someone visits a foreign country for the first time, they are surprised by the cleanliness maintained there. Even the privileged class who can travel abroad often and are educated,  follow the rules...

Street food vending is integral part of every culture in the world. In India, street food represents a whole different cuisine, energy and vigor. It is almost as good as a festival or a religion. The Annual turnover of the street food industry in Mumbai has been noted as INR 1590 crores according to...

Countries in Asia and the Pacific must build resilience to natural hazards and invest in social protection systems if the region is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to a joint report launched today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the Asian...

Transportation sector is the backbone of the growth and development in Indian Economy. Road transportation contributes to almost 90 per cent of country’s passenger traffic and 65 per cent of freight. Despite this, the sector runs completely unorganized. The truck drivers are majorly responsible for the freight transport in the country. However, their lifestyle...

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Education is imperative as it helps in mitigating most of the challenges faced in one’s life. This in turn enables individuals to make a difference and be change-makers. A vital part of this education is also gender equality...

Exam stress is a significant problem in India. With rising competition the exam time is almost like a nightmare for many students. The students unable to cope with the stress of scoring well and meeting the expectations of teachers and parents have even turned to violent measures like suicide. According to the latest data...

When it comes to sport in India, the word consistency has applied to but a few. Sporting talent has seen but not always conquered, other times it was the potential not living up to expectation. India has held its breath, waiting patiently for those few who can take our collective breath away. But in...

240 million people globally are living in acute water scarcity. With more than one-third of the world bowing under this threat, water crisis is indeed a worrying matter. While global conclaves are working towards water retention, preservation and minimal consumption, we also need to better understand how we can work with the nature to overcome the challenges we are facing...

India is the largest user of groundwater in the world. According to the World Bank Statistics, India uses an estimated 230 cubic kilometers of ground water per year. This number is over a quarter of the global total. More than 60% of agriculture and 85% of drinking water supplies are dependent on groundwater in...

As we are leading an almost sedentary lifestyle, we are prone a number of sicknesses and ailments. There has been a rise in the number of people suffering from a variety of health issues. A recent survey was done on women’s awareness on health and critical illness. This was done in order to accelerate dialogue around...

Human beings have taken over the world. They have created and introduced many elements, which are of utmost importance to them. But water is one such natural resource that is depleting at an alarming rate and at the same time is vital for sustenance. It is the need of the hour that we get...