One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals is Ganesh Chaturthi, which is set to commence on September 19 and end on September 28 this year. People worship the Ganesh idol for a stipulated number of days before immersing the murti in water. This festival, initiated by Lokmanya Tilak, has a very rich history. However, the […]
As Teacher’s Day approaches this 5th of September, it’s time to acknowledge and celebrate the remarkable teachers who have shaped our lives in various different ways. Teachers leave an indelible impact beyond textbooks; amidst the lessons they impart, lie important life lessons. We can draw a parallel between the role of our teachers and the […]
Site visits are a vital component of our tree planting initiatives. These trips provide us with a firsthand insight into our projects’ impact. Join us as we delve deeper into the recent expedition of our team member, Catherine, to the heart of our Tamil Nadu projects. We currently have three major projects in Tamil Nadu, […]
Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of a sister’s promise and a brother’s duty. This is symbolised by the delicate thread, ‘rakhi’, which serves as a representation of the close bond between two siblings. Similarly, the brother accepts the rakhi from his beloved sister, vowing to shield her from adversities and to be a steadfast presence […]
This year marks the 77th Independence Day of India. As the nation stands tall as a growing economic powerhouse, showcasing remarkable advancements in agriculture, space technology, manufacturing, and establishing world-class educational institutions, India is also now taking a firm stand in combating the defining issue of our times, Climate Change. Being a peninsular country, India […]
Last week, UN Chief Antonio Guterres announced that, “Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning. The era of global warming has ended and the era of global boiling has arrived.” July witnessed the three hottest days and the highest ever ocean temperatures recorded in history. From more frequent and […]
International Tiger’s Day on the 29th of July is a vital and urgent call to action, particularly in the face of pressing issues such as illegal trading, poaching, deforestation and land degradation. Known as an ‘Umbrella’ or ‘Keystone’ species, the tiger plays an integral role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Failing to […]
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer a thorough framework for solving the social, economic, and environmental issues that are currently posing the greatest threats to the planet. Regardless of a country’s level of development, the SDGs apply to all of them. They understand that accomplishing the goals of sustainable development is everyone’s responsibility and that […]
Human activities have profoundly altered the forest area across the globe. Each year,10 million hectares of forest land which is approximately the size of Iceland, are deforested. (source- un.org) Deforestation affects us in many ways: Why is net zero essential to tackling climate change? Net Zero refers to the goal of eliminating the gas emissions that […]
Mangroves tend to get overshadowed by their taller counterparts but they are actually an ecological powerhouse. Despite making up less than 1% of the tropical forests around the world, the mangrove ecosystem is able to sequester a significant amount of carbon from the atmosphere and the ocean. This makes it vital in the fight against […]