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Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

R Sukumar July 22, 2026 8 min read

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Financial Literacy, Islamic Finance and the Future of Sustainable Agricultural Development

Davi John J Simundo Palo March 16, 2026 8 min read

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Agriculture · Editor's picks · Guest Columns · Northeast India · Opinion & Analysis · Seeds & Inputs

Grains of Heritage: A Celebration of Rice, Culture, and Community in India’s North East

Shitangshu Hazarika March 4, 2026 4 min read

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Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

Staff Writer February 27, 2026 5 min read

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Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization

Nosakhare Omon Aigiomawu February 27, 2026 5 min read

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When a tree and a wayside stone becomes a shrine: Observations from nature

Dr Gopakumar S February 23, 2026 4 min read

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Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Charumathi Supraja February 17, 2026 7 min read

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Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

Staff Writer February 11, 2026 2 min read

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Agriculture, Changemakers, Edi...

Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

R Sukumar

July 22, 2026

Agriculture, Commentary, Edito...

Financial Literacy, Islamic Finance and the Future of Sustainable Agricultural Development

Davi John J Simundo Palo

July 20, 2026

Agriculture, Editor's picks, G...

Grains of Heritage: A Celebration of Rice, Culture, and Community in India’s North East

Shitangshu Hazarika

July 14, 2026

On March 30, the small coastal town of Varkala in Kerala is set to be officially named a ‘Zero Waste City’ by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) . This recognition places Varkala among a select group of 20 urban settlements worldwide celebrated for their commitment to sustainable waste management. While the accolade is a significant honour, it prompts a deeper inquiry: What does it truly mean to be a ‘Zero Waste City,’ and how does Varkala’s model stand as a replicable example, especially when compared to other cities in the UN’s programme?

Climate & Environment, Con...

Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

On February 23, policymakers, investors, founders, and development stakeholders gathered at the International Conference Centre, Akure for the Ondo Investment Summit 2026. The event’s theme—“The New Ondo: Forging the Pathway to Prosperity”—reflected a broader question facing many emerging economies: what role must government play to unlock private capital, enterprise growth, and inclusive development?

Africa, Agriculture, Agritech,...

Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization

Nosakhare Omon Aigiomawu

July 8, 2026

The Atharva Veda’s Hymn to the Earth makes the ethic practical: “Whatever I dig from you, O Earth, let that quickly grow again, O Purifier; may we not injure your vitals or your heart” (Atharva Veda 12.1.35, tr. Griffith).

Commentary, Culture & Soci...

When a tree and a wayside stone becomes a shrine: Observations from nature

Dr Gopakumar S

July 8, 2026

Thimmakka was 114 years old when she died on 14th Nov, 2025 in a hospital in south Bangalore but only 37 years old when she and Chikkayya started planting trees to heal from the humiliation they faced for being childless.

Changemakers, Climate & En...

Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Charumathi Supraja

July 8, 2026

Agriculture, Editor's picks, G...

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

person with an umbrella standing in water

Changemakers, Culture & So...

“Young People Don’t Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief,” Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

Using pictorial tools and activities, the facilitators enabled participants to express themselves on a subject that is not discussed frequently or widely. PC - Charumathi

Commentary, Culture & Soci...

When the World is Not OK: Opening Safe Spaces to Talk About Climate Change and Mental Health

Charumathi Supraja

July 8, 2026

close up view of lush green moss in sunlight

Agriculture, Editor's picks, I...

The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

The LIORA Conclave is a testament to the fact that when children are given the tools to participate in decision-making and innovation, they don't just dream of a better world; they build it.

Agriculture, Agritech, Editor'...

The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

Creative Voices, Culture &...

ekõ: When nature is the hero, and she has the last word

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

The President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam presenting the First Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug at an Award function in New Delhi on March 15, 2005.

Americas, Commentary, Editor's...

My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

The Confident Woman Conference 2025, themed “Thriving in Mind, Money, and Meaning,” was held in Abuja

Africa, Changemakers, Editor's...

Editor’s picks

Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

Financial Literacy, Islamic Finance and the Future of Sustainable Agricultural Development

Grains of Heritage: A Celebration of Rice, Culture, and Community in India’s North East

Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization

When a tree and a wayside stone becomes a shrine: Observations from nature

Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

Financial Literacy, Islamic Finance and the Future of Sustainable Agricultural Development

Grains of Heritage: A Celebration of Rice, Culture, and Community in India’s North East

Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

Signals to the Market: What Nigeria’s Ondo State is Getting Right About Industrialization

When a tree and a wayside stone becomes a shrine: Observations from nature

Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

“Young People Don’t Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief,” Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems

When the World is Not OK: Opening Safe Spaces to Talk About Climate Change and Mental Health

The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

ekõ: When nature is the hero, and she has the last word

My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

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