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Bengaluru Women Bartenders Struggle for Equality

Female bartenders in Bengaluru face gender discrimination, unequal pay, and societal stigma despite their skills. Discover the challenges in India's pub capital and calls for change.

India-Norway Pact Cuts EPD Certification Cost by 70%

Pune's Greenex partners with Norway's EPD Global to help Indian manufacturers, especially MSMEs, get Environmental Product Declarations. This strategic move cuts certification costs and boosts global market competitiveness.

SC Vanashakti Recall: No Win for Retrospective EC

Supreme Court recalls Vanashakti judgment but maintains environmental protection principles. Prior Environmental Clearance remains crucial as ecological damage is irreversible. Industry celebrations premature.

8th Pay Commission: Fiscal Impact Analysis

India's 8th Pay Commission brings 20-25% salary hikes for government employees but raises concerns about fiscal health and widening wage inequality. Learn about the economic implications.

SC recalls ban on retrospective environmental clearances

Supreme Court recalls May 16 verdict barring ex post facto environmental clearances in 2-1 split decision. Majority cites Rs 20,000 crore public resources at stake while dissenting judge calls it environmental retrogression.

UAE Launches AI Environmental Data Portal

The UAE's Environment Agency launches an AI-powered digital portal to revolutionize environmental monitoring and reporting, enhancing data accessibility.

US Billionaires' $241B Donation vs $1.6T Wealth Growth

American philanthropists donated $241 billion lifetime, yet wealth surged to $1.6 trillion. Warren Buffett leads with $62B giving, while Bezos contributes just 1.6%. Discover the giving patterns of top US billionaires.

Oman wins seat on UNESCO MAB Council for 2025-2029

Oman secures a seat on UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme council, reinforcing its global environmental leadership and commitment to sustainable development goals. Discover how this impacts global ecology.

India's Inequality: Result of Policy Choices, Not Accident

New analysis reveals India's economic inequality isn't accidental but stems from deliberate policy choices that favor the wealthy. Discover how tax structures and economic reforms are widening the gap between rich and poor.

Ultra-Rich Control 24% of Wall Street Assets

New Federal Reserve data exposes staggering wealth inequality in America as the ultra-rich dominate stock market holdings while average households struggle with modest investments.

Nobel Economist: Trump & AI Threaten Global Equality

Exclusive insights from Nobel Prize-winning economist James Robinson on how Trump's potential re-election and rapid AI advancement could create unprecedented global inequality. Discover the urgent threats to democracy and economic stability.

India's Top 1% Wealth Soars 62% Since 2000

A groundbreaking G20 report exposes how India's wealthiest 1% captured 62% wealth growth since 2000 while bottom 50% struggles with minimal gains, highlighting urgent inequality crisis.

Bengaluru's EMPRI gets ₹550 crore mega makeover

Karnataka's environmental research institute EMPRI in Bengaluru is set for a massive ₹550 crore redevelopment, transforming it into a world-class sustainability hub with state-of-the-art facilities and expanded campus.

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