The reason why UNICEF called Kerala relief camps ‘exemplary’
Recently, a team from UNICEF visited relief camps in the state of Kerala that witnessed massive devastation after being hit by severe floods and went back quite impressed by the facilities
#KeralaFloods : The Unsung Heroes (Part-2)
It is said that turbulent time often brings out the best in people. Kerala floods showed us how people cut across barriers of caste and religion and came together to
#KeralaFloods : The Unsung Heroes (Part-1)
When adversity strikes humankind, people from all walks of life – irrespective of their caste, creed and color – come together to fight it. This was witnessed recently when severe
Kroger to soon replace single-use plastic bags with greener alternatives
Kroger is America’s largest supermarket chain with 2,800 stores operating across the country apart from its subsidiary stores Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, and Ralphs. Therefore, the company’s announcement to phase out
A temple in Kerala offers space for Eid namaz when mosque remains submerged in floodwaters
Although floodwaters have receded in most parts of flood-ravaged south Indian state of Kerala, there are certain areas still submerged. On Wednesday, the Muslim community in Thrissur gathered to offer
More than 86,000 pets find loving homes during ‘Clear the Shelters’ drive
The fourth annual pet adoption drive ‘Clear the Shelters’ sponsored by NBC and Telemundo stations was a roaring success this year with more than 86,800 animals finding loving homes since the event
Five ISRO satellites playing a crucial role in Kerala rescue operations
Five Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) satellites – Oceansat-2, RESOURCESAT-2, CARTOSAT-2 and 2A and INSAT 3DR – are playing a vital role in monitoring the flood situation and planning rescue operations in flood-hit
Sikh volunteers cook and serve hot meals to flood-affected people in Kerala
The southern state of Kerala in India recently witnessed nature’s wrath when unprecedented flooding caused massive destruction and claimed over 350 lives. More than 300,000 people have been displaced and
Reebok introduces sneakers made from cotton and corn
In an attempt to boost sustainability and cut down on plastic pollution, Adidas launched sports shoes made from 95% ocean plastic last year. Now another leading fitness apparel brand Reebok
French theme park ’employs’ birds to pick up trash
The Puy du Fou theme park in western France has recently employed six unusual members to its work force. They are a group of birds that have been ‘hired’ to