Raddi and the Raddi-Wala: India’s Hidden Circular Economy

Walk through any Indian city, and you’ll hear it: a call from the street, the squeak of a bicycle, the promise to turn trash into cash: “Kabadi! “Kabadi!” Behind that sound is one of the country’s oldest and most effective recycling systems, run not by government trucks but by the raddi-walas, or kabadiwalas. They are […]

Regulated but Unsafe: The Hidden Dangers in India’s Cosmetics Industry

Cosmetics are an integral part of everyday life for women in millions of Indian homes, transcending class, age, and geographical boundaries. Whether it is kajal, sindoor, fairness creams, hair dyes, or lip colors, these products are deeply embedded in cultural practices, social norms, and aesthetic values. Yet, beneath this widespread acceptance lies an often overlooked […]

From Protest to Policy: How Youth Movements are Rewriting the Climate Rulebook

On a cold Friday in March 2019, millions of young people across 125 countries flooded the streets, carrying cardboard signs and chanting for climate action. What appeared to be a global walkout was, in reality, the largest youth-led environmental mobilization in history. These teenagers were not just skipping school; they were laying the foundations for […]

Youth Leading the Charge: Climate Action and the Next Generation

Since 1850, the Earth’s temperature has risen steadily, accelerating dramatically in recent decades. Between 2015 and 2024, global temperatures reached record highs, with 2024 alone seeing the global mean near-surface temperature rise 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Heatwaves, floods, wildfires, and other climate disasters are no longer abstract threats; they are happening now. Between 1970 and […]

Youth Mobilization for Peace: Strategies and Success Stories

In today’s ever-evolving world, the role of youth in advocating for peace has never been more vital. As agents of change, young people possess the enthusiasm, creativity, and energy required to drive grassroots movements and influence peace-building efforts. Understanding Mobilization
 “Mobilization” refers to organizing groups towards a cause, and, in the context of peace, it […]

Self Compass: Understanding the Relationships That Shape Us

Before we manage teams, meet deadlines, or chase goals, we are first in a relationship with ourselves. Long before we show up as professionals, partners, parents, or leaders, we show up as people. And people need guidance, recognition, compassion, and truth. Amidst deadlines, performance reviews, responsibilities, and milestones, we find a quieter space where we […]