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Kerala’s Handloom Industry in Crisis: A Call for Immediate Action

Kerala’s handloom sector, once a symbol of the state’s rich cultural heritage, is currently facing an unprecedented crisis. Thousands of weavers are grappling with delayed wages, dwindling resources, and a lack of institutional support. This article aims to shed light on the multifaceted challenges confronting the industry, the stakeholders involved, and the urgent need for […]

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Why Weavers and Artisans Are Not Labourers — And Never Will Be

In a world obsessed with metrics, margins, and mass production, it’s easy to club every hand that toils into the same bracket: labour. But not all hands simply work — some create, some weave magic, and some breathe stories into fibers and threads. Those hands belong to weavers and artisans. Despite low or no earnings

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Waste-to-Energy: A Sustainable Solution to the Global Waste Crisis

The world is grappling with an escalating waste crisis, generating over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste annually—a figure projected to surge by nearly 70% by 2050 . This mounting waste predominantly ends up in landfills and dumpsites, which are notorious for polluting the environment, harming communities, and contributing to climate change through the

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India’s Climate Clock Is Ticking — And It’s Not Waiting for You.

By 2050, India won’t just face climate change — it will be crushed by it unless we take radical, immediate action. This isn’t about subtle shifts. This is a full-blown, system-altering catastrophe in the making — one that threatens our economy, our health, our very way of life. Let’s be clear: this is not a

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The Looming Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on American Clothing Prices

The recent implementation of extensive tariffs by President Donald Trump is poised to significantly affect the American clothing industry and consumers. Given that over 97% of clothing sold in the U.S. is imported, primarily from countries like China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India , these tariffs are expected to lead to notable price increases. This article

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Hidden Toxins in Your Wardrobe: The Dark Side of Fashion’s Chemical Footprint

Have you ever paused while pulling on your favorite jeans or cozy hoodie to wonder about their journey before they reached your closet? At first glance, natural fibers like cotton might seem eco-friendly, but the reality is starkly different. Behind the scenes, a cocktail of hazardous chemicals and dyes lurks in the textile industry, affecting

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Can India Finally Create a Global Brand?

Uday Kotak recently highlighted a glaring truth: India, home to 1.4 billion people, lacks a globally recognized consumer brand. He posed a challenging question: “Give me one Indian consumer brand recognized from Boston to Paris to Sydney. Frankly, I’ve struggled to find one.” His observation rings true. Despite leading globally in tech and pharma, India’s

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Yarn Crisis in Handloom Sector: Reality, Impact, and Solutions

India’s handloom industry, a vibrant part of our cultural heritage and a source of livelihood for millions, is facing significant challenges. The rising prices and occasional non-availability of yarn are making it difficult for weavers and handloom cooperative societies to continue their traditional craft sustainably. Understanding the Yarn Problem Yarn is the main raw material

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Plastic Pollution Crisis: Why Recycling Alone Can’t Save Our Planet

Plastic pollution has become a critical environmental challenge, with global production exceeding 400 million tonnes annually. Despite widespread recycling initiatives, only about 9% of this plastic waste is effectively recycled. The remaining waste predominantly ends up in landfills, is incinerated, or is mismanaged, leading to severe ecological consequences. The Fate of Global Plastic Waste The

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🌍 When the Climate Crisis Breaks the Bank: A 3°C Warming Could Crash Global Insurance & Finance—Is India Ready?

A top executive from Allianz SE, one of the world’s largest insurers, has issued a chilling warning: at 3°C of global warming, the insurance and financial systems as we know them could collapse. This is not just a U.S. or Europe issue—it could have profound implications for India and the entire developing world. Here’s what

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