The TATA NEN Hottest Startup Awards recognizes high-potential startup organizations in India. Startups seems to be a dime a dozen these days, so beating out hundreds of other new ventures is quite a feat. I’ve picked out some nominees that have…

In the past week, I’ve come across several stories that highlight isolated successes or intriguing ideas that are being implemented on a small scale. Here’s a quick recap:

• In the Chandni Chowk area of old Delhi, iGovernment reports the introduction of greener…

Top 3 posts from the week:

1. Although from the previous week, Prerna’s discussion on waste management continues to attract readers and comments.
2. Vinay’s featured interview with Gautam Ivatury of CGAP from last Sunday was the most read as a new post from the past…

Top 3 posts from the week:

1. Prerna’s post on waste management and ecology was the most widely read post from this week.
2. Her op-ed on the pros and cons of SKS Microfinance’s recent decision to go public earned the second spot.
3. Finally, Shital’s post on waste…

Those of us who have lived in an urban area in India know how traumatizing (and potentially life-threatening) the pedestrian’s experience can be. Horns blaring, buses hurtling towards intersections at breakneck speed, motorcycles weaving in and out of traffic, ineffectual…

Waste management is a significant challenge for India, specifically in urban areas, where the accumulation of trash leads to the prevalence of preventable diseases in poor, underprivileged populations. In order to address this issue, change is required on both a…

Meena Gupta, a secretary at the Ministry of Environment and Forests, claims that the Indian government will soon add amendments to municipal solid waste management regulations, and highlighted the private sector’s role in exploring new projects. Merinews, a citizen journalism news portal,…

Based on last year’s success, Hand in Hand is hosting interns again this summer. The projects will take place in Kanchipuram, 2 hours west of Chennai. Projects range from solid waste management to enhancing entrepreneurial skills among MFI clients:

Every summer,…