In Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Suman Gautam’s working life grew slowly and within limits she did not choose. Married young, with little mobility and few income options, she began earning through small economic activities connected to a self-help group in her village. The income helped stabilise her household, but markets were …
Community media is quietly reshaping how villages perceive climate and development. In regions where climate change is no longer just an abstract concept and where technical reports, policy language, and urban narratives often fail to resonate, locally rooted media have emerged as a vital bridge between complex interventions and everyday …
In 2024*, around 8.1 million people died globally due to air pollution. After cardiovascular disease, exposure to toxic air is the second leading cause of death across all age groups. It acts as a silent killer, contributing to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …
