Asha Prakash

Only a small percentage of packaging waste is recycled and the rest goes to landfills, polluting the planet. To address this, global beverage brand Pernod Ricard is removing permanent mono cartons from their packaging as part of their #OneForOurPlanet initiative.

Here are five initiatives that have come up with innovative methods of making packaging sustainable, from seaweed to areca, bamboo, and more.

Suraj Bai Meena was born in a village near Ranthambore where it was unheard of for girls to pursue a career or education. Today, she is Ranthambore’s first woman naturalist. Watch this video to see her journey.

In the upcoming biopic Ae Watan Mere Watan, actor Sarah Ali Khan will essay the role of freedom fighter Usha Mehta, who ran a secret radio station at a crucial point in India’s freedom struggle.

IISc Bangalore has launched a new PG-level advanced certification programme in Micro and Nanoelectronics. Check your eligibility and how to apply here.

Itsy Bitsy founders Harish and Rashmi Closepet had flourishing careers in Australia when they decided to leave it all, with a vision to employ rural women in India. They share their journey.

Kerala is popular for its shoreline, but here’s a list of eight beaches located off the beaten track. From birdwatching and wading to an island at low tide; to visiting fish and prawn farms, you can do as little or as much as you wish to at these quiet places.