Sarus Crane Count Doubles in Gujarat

In the 2025–26 count, a total of 1,477 Sarus cranes were recorded. This significant rise underscores the success of sustained conservation efforts and highlights the importance of continued habitat protection and community engagement. The Indian Sarus Crane, the tallest flying bird in the world, is classified as vulnerable under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red... Read More

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July 5, 2025

Dark Stores to Brighten EV Charging Hopes

EMO Energy, a deep energy-tech startup backed by marquee investors announced the launch of NEXO, a vertically integrated energy ecosystem, tailored for last-mile delivery fleets. It combines solar with EMO’s BESS installed at dark stores—to power its fast-charging infrastructure and EMO-powered vehicles—all managed through its health and energy management software. Building on its existing network of... Read More

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July 5, 2025

10 Indian Startups in WEF Tech Pioneer List

Image credit – CNBC TV18 The World Economic Forum has announced its 2025 cohort of Technology Pioneers, recognizing 100 early-stage companies driving innovation across various industries. This year’s list includes 10 Indian startups, with a notable focus on space-tech and deep tech companies. The selected companies will participate in WEF events, including the Annual Meeting of the New... Read More

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July 5, 2025

Wasteland to Green Parks – SustainabilityNext

Excerpts of a recent chat between Priti Sanwalka, senior leader at iamgurgaon and Benedict Paramanand, Editor, SustainabilityNext. This is part of the Urban Communities for Change series between SustainabilityNext and Urban Venture Labs Tell me a bit about yourself, how did you think of bringing about change through community engagement? Thank you so much, Benedict... Read More

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