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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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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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“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 February 10, 2026 9 min read

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

Staff Writer February 5, 2026 3 min read

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

Staff Writer February 4, 2026 6 min read

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

Staff Writer January 4, 2026 10 min read

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

Staff Writer December 31, 2025 6 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

September 9, 2026

Changemakers, Innovators, Inte...

Dr Meenakshi Santra shares her story

Staff Writer

July 14, 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

An innovative integrated urban energy system capable of simultaneously generating electricity, green hydrogen and freshwater, using concentrated solar energy and advanced waste-heat recovery, has been presented by Dr. Uday Kumar Nutakki, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), as part of joint research involving an international team of seven researchers from nine universities.

Innovators, Middle East & ...

AURAK Researcher Presents Breakthrough Integrated Solar-Driven Solution to Generate Electricity, Green Hydrogen and Freshwater

Staff Writer

February 16, 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

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

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...

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

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

aerial photography of a cliff surrounded with body of water

Climate & Environment, Con...

“Great Nicobar Is Being Re-Engineered, Not Developed”: An Interview with Pankaj Sekhsaria

K. A. Shaji

July 8, 2026

Changemakers, Climate & En...

Silent Valley’s Living Archive: The Muduga Man Who Guards India’s Last Great Rainforest

K. A. Shaji

July 8, 2026

Grassroots champions, People &...

Small Loans, Big Impact: What’s Holding Back Kenya’s Waste Entrepreneurs

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

As a humanitarian photographer, I’ve witnessed firsthand how critical food assistance is—not just in easing hunger, but in restoring childhood, education, and a sense of normalcy in crisis-affected regions. Each meal served is a reminder of the power of collective action. Every donation, every shared story, every program on the ground brings us one step closer to a world without hunger. Let us continue to advocate, support, and tell the stories that matter. Because behind every photo like this one is a future worth fighting for.

Creative Voices, Culture &...

The Lens of Change: Allan Okumu’s Visual Journey Through Africa’s Untold Stories

Staff Writer

October 23, 2025

Changemakers, People & Pro...

People & Profiles

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Meenakshi Santra shares her story

Honoring the unparalleled life and legacy of Saalumarada Thimmakka

AURAK Researcher Presents Breakthrough Integrated Solar-Driven Solution to Generate Electricity, Green Hydrogen and Freshwater

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

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

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

“Great Nicobar Is Being Re-Engineered, Not Developed”: An Interview with Pankaj Sekhsaria

Silent Valley’s Living Archive: The Muduga Man Who Guards India’s Last Great Rainforest

Small Loans, Big Impact: What’s Holding Back Kenya’s Waste Entrepreneurs

The Lens of Change: Allan Okumu’s Visual Journey Through Africa’s Untold Stories

The Magic of Abundance: Deepa Krishnan’s journey of purposeful entrepreneurship

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