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Earth’s Orbit: A junkyard with a billion-dollar view?
Imagine a breathtaking beach brimming with life, its turquoise seas gleaming in the sun. Visualize the same view turned into a wasteland of plastic bags, soda cans, and abandoned fishing nets. Unfortunately, this dismal transition is more than just a coastal tragedy. This is the reality 400 kilometres above us, where thousands of defunct...
Top 10 CSR projects leaving an impact in India and the world
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) helps gain customer trust, raise awareness, and encourage social change. Corporate Social Responsibility helps not just beneficiary communities and the environment, but the company practising it as well. CSR helps companies in developing credibility with their stakeholders. CSR offers them a chance to showcase the work that they have been...
World far off on environment, health and hunger goals: UN report
According to a United Nations report, the world far off from achieving most of the sustainable development goals set in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger. The report also cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.N.’s annual Sustainable Development Report ranks the performance of its 193 member states in implementing...
Why Have More Than 35 Million People Shared “All Eyes on Rafah” on Social Media?
“All Eyes on Rafah” is one of the biggest social media trends the world has seen. But it is not a mere trend, it is a wakeup call where humans are finally standing up for other humans. In the midst of the ongoing Israel - Palestine conflict, Rafah is a small place in southern...
How Did The Columbia University Student Protest Go Global?
Student Protestors Demand Action Against Gaza Conflict and University Divestment from Israel.
In mid-April, students at Columbia University in the United States initiated a series of protests, demanding an end to genocide in Gaza and urging their school to divest from Israel. This movement has not only continued but also spread globally, involving students from...
UAE’s 5-Year Multi-Entry Tourist Visa: A Boon for Indian Travelers
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a 5-year multi-entry tourist visa, garnering significant interest among the Indian population. With over 3.8 million Indians residing in the UAE, they constitute about 38% of the country’s total population, making them the largest expatriate community there. This visa, designed to facilitate frequent travel, has seen a...
Melinda Gates steps down as Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates has announced resignation from her role as Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - one of the most influential non profit organisations in the world which will turn 25 next year. Taking to social media platform X, Melinda wrote, “My last day of work at the foundation will be...
India’s Sustainable Lifestyles Resolution Adopted by UN Environment Assembly
In a significant milestone for global environmental governance, the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) convened its sixth session in Nairobi, Kenya, where India's groundbreaking resolution on sustainable lifestyles secured resounding approval from participating member states. This pivotal moment underscored a collective commitment to address pressing environmental challenges through proactive measures aimed at fostering sustainable...
UN population and development review in Asia and the Pacific urges focus on individual rights and choices
Delegates from across Asia and the Pacific underscored the significance of population and development in a region home to more than 60 per cent of the world’s inhabitants, noting that decisions made by countries in this region shape the future of its 4.7 billion individuals as well as future generations across the globe.
This important...
UN launches ten principles for action to bridge the sustainable finance gap in Asia and the Pacific External
Amidst the challenging macroeconomic environment in many countries and concerns around public debt sustainability, progress in financing climate action in Asia and the Pacific has only fallen further behind, even as global emissions and energy needs continue to rise.
A new report by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific...
International Day of Peace: Role of UN’s Peacekeeping Force in Maintaining World Peace
The International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21st, is a momentous occasion to reflect on the importance of peace and its significance in a world fraught with conflicts, tensions, and unrest. Established by the United Nations (UN) in 1981, this day serves as a global reminder of the imperative to strive for...
G20 Leaders Unite in New Delhi Declaration for Peace, Prosperity, and Sustainable Growth
The G20 member nations united in their commitment to global cooperation by adopting the New Delhi Declaration during the G20 Leaders' Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the chair of the G20 under India's presidency, emphasised the significance of this achievement, praising the hard work of the team that facilitated consensus.
PM Modi conveyed his...