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International Big Cat Alliance Gets a New Delhi Home: Where the Seven-Species Alliance Stands
The International Big Cat Alliance opened new headquarters at 55 Lodhi Estate, Delhi. Here is what IBCA does and where it stands after 2.5 years.
Dye Wastewater Treatment: Turmeric-Made Nanoparticles and Biodegradable Fibres Break Down Textile Dyes
INST Mohali’s dye wastewater treatment filter uses turmeric-made zinc oxide on PLA nanofibres to degrade textile dyes with light and vibration.
Namami Gange Industrial Pollution: Compliance Up from 39% to 70% Since 2017
Namami Gange industrial pollution compliance rose from 39% to 70% since 2017, and BOD load fell sharply. Here is how the inspection model works.
Stubble Burning 2026: Haryana Down 53%, but Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Are Rising
Two Union ministers reviewed stubble burning 2026 in mission mode. Incidents fell 53% in Haryana but rose in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Changemaker Spotlight
Anaario: Slow Fashion for Children, Made to Order
Naarica — Sustainable Reusable Period Panties from India
Kalyanamm — Turning Sacred Flowers into Eco-Friendly Incense
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Guides & Comparisons
Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026 Steel, glass, copper, and terracotta — six bottles built to be filled thousands of times over, not thrown away after one. India generates an estimated 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, and single-use water bottles are one of its most…
Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026 Six formulas rooted in turmeric, saffron, honey, and coffee — skincare that is kinder to your skin and to the water it eventually washes into. Natural skincare products start with a simple truth: what goes on your skin does…
Best Khus Curtains for Natural Cooling: Eco-Friendly Summer Alternatives
Discover the best khus (vetiver) curtains for natural cooling this summer. These eco-friendly, zero-electricity cooling curtains are biodegradable, sustainable, and perfect for Indian homes.
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