Over the past few decades, rapid economic growth has presented an opportunity to address challenges such as deepening inequality, lack of social cohesion, environmental degradation, and concerns about the exclusion of diverse population groups. The pandemic has further triggered the most severe crisis in decades and resulted in a setback …
Humans connection with nature is multifaceted, encompassing our physical, cultural and spiritual well-being. Recognising and nurturing this connection is essential for the sustainable and harmonious coexistence of humans and the natural world. The connection between humans and nature is fundamental and intricate, deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and essential …
In the Indian context, the concept of “Independence” generally continues to evoke a positive, eudemonic feeling of achievement from gaining political freedom from colonial rule. After seven decades of political self-rule, however, one could be forgiven for hoping for more. National pride, expressed through respect for the institutions of governance …
Climate change in the present-day context has become a reality. Already the global average temperature is 1.15°C above the 1850-1900 average, and though we will not breach the threshold limit of 1.5°C (as per the Paris Agreement) on a permanent basis, all warning signals point to a breach within the …
In Uttar Pradesh, India, there is a growing micro-system of women-led “safe e-mobility network” driven by 60 battery-powered e-rickshaws that connect women and girls to schools, colleges, and healthcare facilities. It responds to women’s severely constrained mobility and connectivity, which impede the employment or education of women. This microcosm has …