Author: BharatSpeaks
In the heart of Chennai, where grand celebrations often leave behind mountains of uneaten food, one man is turning surplus into sustenance. Arun Kumar, regional director of No Food Waste, is on a mission to rescue untouched event food and deliver it to those who need it most. It all started with a simple realization—while lavish buffets go to waste, countless people sleep hungry. Founded by Padmanaban Gopalan, Dinesh Manickam, and Sudhakar Marimuthu, No Food Waste has grown into a powerful movement, collecting surplus food from weddings, IT companies, and even marathons. A Call to Action Whenever someone has extra…
When Veena Rathi looks at her lush home garden in Southwest Delhi, she sees more than just plants. She sees memories, resilience, and a journey that spans decades and cities. What started with a single cycas palm in 1980 has now bloomed into a thriving green paradise, a testament to her unwavering love for nature. Veena has moved homes more than 12 times, a life shaped by her father’s and later her husband’s army postings. But through every move, one thing remained constant—her plants. “Every time we packed our belongings, I made sure my plants came along too,” she recalls…
For every mother, ensuring their child eats nutritious food is a constant challenge. Vandana Mehta, a Gurugram-based mother, faced this struggle firsthand when she couldn’t find a healthy yet tasty snack for her toddler. Every trip to the supermarket left her disappointed—most cookies and packaged snacks were loaded with preservatives, refined flour, and excessive sugar. Determined to give her daughter a better alternative, she turned to her kitchen. With just Rs20,000 as an initial investment and a deep passion for baking, Vandana experimented with wholesome ingredients like oats, jaggery, and millet. Her first creation—oatmeal chocolate chip cookies—was met with an…
In a bold move to enhance corporate governance and stakeholder confidence, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, the newly appointed chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has pledged to introduce greater transparency in regulatory affairs. His primary focus is to disclose conflicts of interest among board members, ensuring a more accountable and fair financial market. Key Highlights of Pandey’s Initiative: – Mandatory Conflict of Interest Disclosures: SEBI board members will be required to declare any potential conflicts, promoting integrity in decision-making. – Strengthening Investor Confidence: By ensuring transparency, the initiative aims to reduce regulatory ambiguity and instill greater trust…
The Adani family has announced a groundbreaking investment of Rs60 billion ($686 million) to establish two world-class, 1,000-bed not-for-profit hospitals in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. This ambitious initiative, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Global Consulting, aims to revolutionize India’s healthcare sector by combining cutting-edge medical treatment, education, and research. A Vision for Advanced & Affordable Healthcare The first health city, named Adani Health City, will be built in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, followed by a similar campus in Mumbai. These hospitals will provide affordable, high-quality healthcare services to people from all socio-economic backgrounds, ensuring that even the underprivileged receive world-class treatment. State-of-the-Art Medical…
For 15 long years, Shiwam Kumar Srivastava fought not just for a job—but for justice. A visually impaired UPSC topper, he cleared the prestigious Civil Services Examination in 2008, securing a merit-worthy rank. But when the final selection list was released, his name was nowhere to be found. No explanation. No rejection letter. Just silence—a cold reminder of the systemic bias against the disabled. Shiwam refused to accept this injustice. He took on the system, filing case after case, demanding the position he had rightfully earned. His battle exposed a dark truth: for over a decade, vacancies for visually impaired…