13 Nov 2019 Telling stories to children is a timeless tradition, reflecting values, myths and cultures that get passed on across generations. Children’s literature kindles a love and passion for reading, and also adds to a child’s cognitive and social skills. Most importantly, it keeps the child in touch…
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Manage stubble to control air pollution: Recycling it can reduce weedicide use by 70% and water use by 40%
09 Nov 2019 The recent spike in air pollution levels across northern India has raised concerns about the health of hundreds of millions of people living here. A significant proportion of air pollutants arises from burning of crop residue across the agricultural heartland. At its centre is a lack of…
Developing India’s Infrastructure: Government-Industry Partnership
09 Nov 2019 The Indian infrastructure industry is one of the primary growth drivers of the economy and the country’s second largest employer. Along with the capital goods sector, it aids capital formation and boosts growth, adding around 2-3% to Indian gross domestic product (GDP) every year. With higher…
Community Radio – Aiding India’s Rural Development
01 Nov 2019 As a medium of mass communication, radio is fascinating and has stood the test of time to strengthen its hold on people even in the face of stiff competition from other channels of mass communication such as print and TV. Radio by and large means commercial communication…
Tech Innovations have the Potential to Transform Agriculture Production
31 Oct 2019 When one talks of technology, one usually thinks of computers aiding manufacturing processes. In India, we usually do not associate technology with the agricultural sector. But things are changing. Soon we will witness innovative agri-technology transforming the sector, which even though it employs half of India’s workforce,…
Community Development – Senior Care
30 Oct 2019 Longevity seems to be increasing across the world and the proportion of the world’s population of over 60 years of age is expected to double from about 12% to 22% by 2050. Every country now needs to ensure that their health and social systems are ready for…
Diwali – Lighting Up the Indian Economy
26 Oct 2019 The festive spirit is palpable as Diwali, the festival of lights, approaches. Houses are re-painted, flowers, traditional lights – diyas – and sparkling lights used to adorn them, and one can almost smell the aroma of sweets and other goodies as people prepare to celebrate Diwali. The joy and…
Technology Powering Growth in Infrastructure & Real Estate
14 Oct 2019 Technology and innovations are changing infrastructure, and impact of technology in the real estate sector is evident. The infrastructure and realty sector have been quick to adopt cloud, Virtual Reality (VR), the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The real estate market in…
Nano Black Gold Can Fight CO2 Emissions and Purify Water
12 Oct 2019 The air we breathe and the water we drink is under stress. Rapid industrialisation and deforestation have affected both these natural resources. Vehicular and industrial emissions are adding to the pollution levels, notably carbon dioxide CO2, which is affecting health. Climate change has a ripple effect and…
New Material for the Commercial Construction Industry
11 Oct 2019 A nation’s progress and economic well-being is inextricably linked to future construction activity. Yet, environmental concerns are today leading to questions on how construction can align with imperatives of sustainability. Happily, new research is helping the construction sector to look at alternatives beyond the traditional modes. Given…