When you compare a NASA Fire Map with an AQI map of India, the connection seems obvious:fires cause air pollution. But the reality is more complex. Fire hotspots are mostly in rural and forest areas, while the worst AQI is concentrated in urban regions like Delhi, Kanpur, Patna, and Lucknow — places with very fewContinue reading “Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air”
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Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone
At Rise Foundation NGO, we believe that sustainable social impact is built through collaboration, shared responsibility, and a strong focus on education. We are honoured to be recognised for our CSR activities under the Vidyanjali Programme by SCERT. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our team, volunteers, and partners who work consistently to strengthenContinue reading “Recognition Under the Vidyanjali Programme: A CSR Milestone”
🌿 मिट्टी परीक्षण क्या है ?
मिट्टी परीक्षण — क्यों ज़रूरी है और कैसे काम करता है स्वस्थ मिट्टी पौधों की बढ़त के लिए सबसे महत्वपूर्ण है। चाहे आप किसान हों, बगीचे के शौकीन हों, या किसी हरित परियोजना पर काम कर रहे हों — मिट्टी की स्थिति को समझना ज़रूरी है। इसीलिए मिट्टी परीक्षण बहुत उपयोगी साबित होता है। मिट्टीContinue reading “🌿 मिट्टी परीक्षण क्या है ?”
Honey Bee Lifecycle
Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) are one of mankind’s most well-known, popular and economically beneficial insects. For thousands of years, humans have plundered natural honey bee colonies to get honey, bee larvae and beeswax. In more recent centuries, bee plundering has given way to bee management. Today, honey bees are kept in artificial hives throughoutContinue reading “Honey Bee Lifecycle”
World Without Bees: A Silent Crisis for Food, Farmers & the Future
4 Introduction Bees may be small, but their role in sustaining life on Earth is enormous. From the fruits on our plates to the vegetables in our kitchens, bees work silently as nature’s most efficient pollinators. A world without bees is not just an environmental concern — it is a direct threat to food security,Continue reading “World Without Bees: A Silent Crisis for Food, Farmers & the Future”
Why Seasonal Vegetables Are Best for Health
In today’s world of year-round availability, we often forget a simple truth: our bodies are designed to eat what grows naturally in a season. 1️⃣ Higher Nutritional Value Seasonal vegetables are harvested at the right time, when nutrient levels—vitamins, minerals, antioxidants—are at their peak. Off-season produce often loses nutrition due to long storage and transport.Continue reading “Why Seasonal Vegetables Are Best for Health”
🌳 Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda
1,200 Plants for Climate Action & Biodiversity in Partnership with Hughes Communications Reimagining School Campuses as Green Classrooms In a powerful step towards climate resilience and environmental education, a Miyawaki Urban Forest has been successfully developed at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda, transforming unused land into a thriving green ecosystem. The project includes: This initiative wasContinue reading “🌳 Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda”
Greening Pochanpur: Small Green Patches, Big Urban Impact
Pochanpur in Southwest Delhi is expanding rapidly — and with it come rising pollution levels, heat stress, and a growing disconnect from nature. In this scenario, even small green patches make a powerful difference. 🌿 1. Better Air Quality (AQI) Micro-forests and green pockets help reduce particulate pollution. ☀️ 2. Reduced Urban Heat Island EffectContinue reading “Greening Pochanpur: Small Green Patches, Big Urban Impact”
From Myths to Science: Nurturing the Spirit of Inquiry for a Sustainable Future
New Delhi, 11 November 2025 — In an inspiring evening that celebrated knowledge, curiosity, and the power of human thought, the book “From Myths to Science: The Evolving Story of the Universe” by Gauhar Raza was launched in the presence of Javed Akhtar and Purushottam Agrawal. The event brought together three brilliant minds who spokeContinue reading “From Myths to Science: Nurturing the Spirit of Inquiry for a Sustainable Future”
मिट्टी परीक्षण — धरती की सेहत का सच्चा आईना
हमारी ज़मीन, हमारे खेत और बगीचे की जड़ में छिपा होता है जीवन का आधार — मिट्टी।लेकिन यह मिट्टी कैसी है, इसमें कौन-से पोषक तत्व हैं, कौन-से नहीं — यह हम तब तक नहीं जान पाते जब तक हम इसका परीक्षण नहीं करते। मिट्टी परीक्षण (Soil Testing) एक ऐसा वैज्ञानिक तरीका है, जो मिट्टी कीContinue reading “मिट्टी परीक्षण — धरती की सेहत का सच्चा आईना”
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