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Sustainability isn’t just a metro movement anymore. The real green revolution of 2025 is unfolding quietly—in India’s Tier-2 cities Indore, often celebrated for cleanliness, is now a benchmark for decentralized solar adoption. Surat is running municipal operations on renewables. Bhubaneswar is pioneering climate-resilient infrastructure through its smart city blueprint. These cities aren’t waiting for Delhi […]

Water stress is no longer a forecast—it’s a frontline crisis. In 2025, 21 Indian cities are nearing groundwater depletion. Farmers in Telangana are already drilling over 1,000 feet deep. Delhi’s water rationing is back. Monsoons have become erratic, unpredictable, and often destructive. India supports 18% of the world’s population but holds only 4% of its

India’s farmlands are witnessing a quiet leap—a second Green Revolution, this time powered by algorithms, sensors, and living soil. From Punjab’s grain belts to Andhra’s horticulture hubs, AI-driven crop diagnostics, IoTbased irrigation systems, and drone monitoring are becoming the new norm. Farmers—once wary of tech—are now using apps that predict rainfall, guide seed selection, and

What does a city built for 2070 look like? It’s not just smart—it’s sustainable by design. Solar roofs are standard, not incentives. Public transport isn’t just efficient, it’s electric and equitable. Green buildings don’t just save energy—they shape behavior As India deepens its commitment to Net Zero by 2070, the cities we build today are

India today stands at a decisive juncture — achieving rapid economic growth whilemaintaining its commitment to sustainability. As the world’s most populous nation and arising economic power, Bharat’s development choices will shape not only its own destiny butalso the global future. Why This Conversation Matters India’s ambitious infrastructure, urbanization, and industrialization goals are transforming thenation.

(For Earth Day – 22nd April) Earth Day is not just an environmental movement; it is a call for responsible nationbuilding. As India aspires to become a global economic leader, sustainability cannot remain a buzzword — it must be at the core of our growth model. Why Earth Day Matters From agriculture to urbanization, India’s

“We rush to teach our children how to code the future. But what about teaching them how to hold it?” Are kids even kids anymore? When I was growing up, evenings were a riot of scraped knees, mango-stained shirts, and mothers shouting us back home when the street lights flickered on. Today? Children return from

A single tweet rattled global markets. But under my feet? The soil didn’t flinch. This week, headlines were louder than usual. Trump’s return to global news—his statements on tariffs, NATO disruptions, and sudden market reactions—reminded me how sensitive the world has become to political volatility. Oil surged, currencies wobbled, and supply chains braced for another

धरती को देना, सबसे पवित्र संकल्प है —’वसुधा वंदनम् संकल्पम्’ सिर्फ एक आयोजन नहीं, ये कृतज्ञता की कर्मभूमि है। – Kushal Dev Rathi Some days are personal. Others are universal. 9th April 2025 is both — the 17th Foundation Day of our group and a reaffirmation of a deeper commitment: to our planet. This year,