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Meet Jiya Patel, the 17-year-old from Columbus, Georgia who turned restaurant leftovers into a 40-chapter network donating over $100,000 worth of food

Jiya Patel, a 17-year-old from Columbus, Georgia, co-founded Thrive2Gethr after witnessing hunger in India and learning about food waste. Her student-led initiative now has around 1,200 members across 40 chapters nationwide. Together, they have helped redirect more than $100,000 worth of surplus food from restaurants and bakeries to shelters and…

The Times of India · Sep 3

Nepal floods: Death toll hits 1,259, over 5,000 missing

Nepal's flash flood death toll has reached 1,259, with over 5,000 people still missing. Residents are performing funeral rites for missing relatives as hopes diminish. The foreign minister described the event as a "Himalayan Tsunami" and thanked international supporters. Schoolchildren are donating pocket money to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

Nepal’s flood disaster is bigger than the climate blame game

Nepal seeks climate justice and compensation from industrial emitters for a recent disaster. Scientific analysis suggests the event was primarily a geological hazard, not solely climate change. The article highlights inadequate infrastructure and hazard assessments contributing to the disaster's impact. Nepal's naming of China, the US, and India as emitters…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

​Make growth piggyback on savings

Household savings are increasingly held in financial assets, not physical ones. This shift creates a significant mismatch for long-term investment needs. Banks face a growing deposit-to-credit gap as savings move away from traditional accounts. India requires deeper long-term debt markets to finance its ambitious growth plans. Fixing this financial architecture…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

India has a solar land problem. Its reservoirs may hold the answer

India's new solar scheme targets floating projects on water bodies. This initiative aims to develop significant solar capacity without using additional land. Floating solar projects offer substantial potential across various Indian states. While challenges exist, water-cooling can enhance generation efficiency. Streamlining approvals is crucial for realizing this vast solar potential.

The Economic Times · Sep 3

UBL sees India as key growth engine for Heineken; focuses on premiumisation, margin expansion

United Breweries Ltd sees India as central to Heineken's growth agenda. The Indian market is experiencing rising premiumisation and offers significant expansion opportunities. Heineken NV plans to expand Ebitda margins in India over the medium term. The company highlights its strong brand portfolio and 100 percent localisation of requirements. State-level…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

India stabilising factor, useful counterweight to China's dominance in Asia: Belgium Defence Minister

Belgium sees a security interest in India's growing military base. India's stability is vital for Belgium's economy and global power balance. Belgian firms will supply components for Indian tanks and rifles. Belgium offers expertise to the Indian navy for maritime security. This cooperation aims to strengthen both nations militarily and…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

The film project combating child marriage in south Asia

Visual storytelling is helping dismantle patriarchal norms that perpetuate child marriage in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, writes Ravi Baral

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

India targets $1 trillion exports this year, urges auto sector to go global: Piyush Goyal

India aims for one trillion dollars in exports this year, seeking automotive industry growth. The government encourages companies to increase local production and pursue international markets. Automakers must reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic supply chains for critical components. New trade agreements and global partnerships will help expand the industry's…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

A gold warning is flashing red. Is a new global crisis taking shape?

The Dutch central bank moved gold reserves to London for easier deployment during crises. This relocation was prompted by increasing geopolitical unrest and a reassessment of reserve accessibility. Central banks now consider foreign asset accessibility a key risk management factor. The freezing of Russian reserves significantly altered perceptions of asset…

The Economic Times · Sep 3