What is “Greenwashing”? How to Spot Fake Environmental Claims
Name: Vaibhav HarlalkaName of School: Sanskriti the Gurukul The 21st century where, venture of changes seemed inevitable consisted of both pros and cons, while we progressed in multiple fields of aero-tech,space engineering etc. Innovation built many bridges to advancements but we had left trails of footstep behind which had brought environmental concerns,health issues and depletion […]
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The Earth Doesn’t Need Us,We need Earth
Name: Anshika YadavSchool name: Martyr Memorial School “A wake up call for humans to protect our only home”. We have given many trobles to nature by cutting trees,using plastic,and polluting the environment. These harmful actions are creating a serious imbalance between human and nature. Why do humans always forgot that the Earth Doesn’t Need Us, […]
The Disappearing Lake: How Can We Revive the Local Water Body in Our Town?
Name: Saksham YadavName of School: Sanskriti The Gurukul Not long ago, our town’s lake was a place full of life. Early mornings were filled with walkers, evenings echoed with children’s laughter, and birds rested quietly along the water’s edge. Today, when I stand near the same lake, I see plastic floating where lotus flowers once […]
Generation of Fast Fashion
Name: Tanushree ChetiaName of School: Sanskriti The Gurukul Introduction Imagine walking into any clothing store today, the first thing you see will be a rack of inexpensive clothing, just perfect for the ongoing trends. We will not give a second thought before buying a shirt that is cheap and affordable, only for it to be […]
The True Cost of 10-Minute Delivery Apps
Name: Dia HimatsingkaName of School: Sanskriti The Gurukul With the ability to transport anything, from groceries to electronics in as little as ten minutes, the instant commerce sector is gaining popularity and expanding quickly. Even so, quick commerce is tainted by a silent trail of carbon emissions, packaging waste, and overworked gig workers in the […]
A Letter to the Moon: Lessons in Silence and Resilience
Name: Shankar Sharma Dear Moon, Every night when the world slowly becomes quiet and the noise of the day fades into silence, I find myself looking at you. Hanging gently in the vast sky, you appear calm, patient, and timeless. Though you are millions of kilometres away, your soft light reaches every corner of the […]
Climate Change: The Ticking Time Bomb
Name: Arjit Solanki Name of School: St. Jude’s School Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock….We keep hearing it, the sound of a ticking time bomb. And yet, we keep ignoring it. But honestly, this doesn’t surprise me. Humans have always had this basic tendency of crying over spilled milk that is reacting only after the damage is done. […]
The Interstellar Effect
Name: Suravi Banerjee Name of School: Mussoorie International School Will Interstellar remain a story about a dying Earth…or become a glimpse of our own future? In this vast vacuum of space, lies our small Earth; however, it screams the pain of a crisis of its own making: climate change. If nothing changes, the climate […]
Hidden Cost of Convenience: Why Quick Commerce is a Climate Hurdle
Name: Tejas Protim NeogName of School: Sanskriti The Gurukul With the rise in quick commerce, approximately over 2 million deliveries are taken in India daily, which is incredibly unsustainable, contrary to popular belief. The entire business model of quick commerce revolves around deliveries within a short period of time, typically within the range of 15-30 […]