Author: Neel Achary

Organic Tattva and Kareena Kapoor Khan Champion ‘Shuddhasana’: Inspiring India to Balance Pure Food with Everyday Wellness

Mumbai, India Mar 20th: Organic Tattva, one of India’s leading organic food brands, has unveiled its latest campaign featuring brand ambassador Kareena Kapoor Khan. At the heart of the campaign is the concept of Shuddhasana – the belief that true wellness begins with the purity of what we eat.

While yoga and fitness routines have become an integral part of modern lifestyles, the campaign reminds audiences that good health is a balance of mindful exercise and pure, nourishing food. Through this message, Organic Tattva aims to encourage Indian households to rethink wellness not just as time spent on a yoga mat, but also as the everyday choices made in the kitchen.

Kareena Kapoor Khan, brand face for Organic Tattva Rice and Pulses range said: “For me, wellness has always been about balance. A daily dose of yoga keeps me centered, but what truly completes it is the food I eat. I love simple, home-cooked meals like dal chawal, khichdi and even the occasional indulgence like biryani. Knowing that the ingredients I cook with are pure and organic gives me peace of mind for my family. That’s why I trust Organic Tattva. It’s about making small, mindful choices every day that lead to a healthier and happier life.”

The film builds on the idea that popular yoga postures such as Padmasana and Tadasana may strengthen the body, but they remain incomplete without Shuddhasana – the practice of eating food that is clean, organic and free from harmful chemicals.

As a mother and a strong advocate for balanced living, Kareena Kapoor Khan highlights how simple lifestyle habits, regular yoga and wholesome home-cooked meals play a crucial role in maintaining health and wellbeing.

The campaign also showcases Organic Tattva’s industry-leading QR code based traceability system, enabling consumers to scan product packs and instantly access detailed test reports and quality data. This initiative reinforces the brand’s commitment to transparency, authenticity and informed food choices.

Rohit Mehrotra, CEO, Organic Tattva, said: “Eating pure and organic is not just a concept, it’s a lifestyle choice. At Organic Tattva, we believe that true wellness comes from the right balance of good food and an active lifestyle. Through the idea of Shuddhasana, we want to inspire Indian households to consciously choose purity, transparency and organic ingredients in their everyday meals.”

With the powerful message, “Switch to Purity. Switch to Organic Tattva,” the campaign speaks directly to modern Indian families especially mothers who seek uncompromised safety and purity in the food they serve their loved ones.

With this campaign, Organic Tattva and Kareena Kapoor Khan hope to inspire millions of Indians to adopt ‘Shuddhasana’, where pure food and mindful movement come together to create a truly holistic approach to health.

HCLFoundation Announces Winners of 11th HCLTech Grant, Empowering NGOs Across Water, Biodiversity, Health, and Education

NOIDA, Mar 20: HCLFoundation, which drives the corporate social responsibility agenda of global technology company HCLTech in India, today announced the winners of the 11th edition of the HCLTech Grant.

HCLTech Grant supports Indian non-government organizations (NGOs) undertaking innovative and transformative projects across the themes of Water, Biodiversity, Healthcare and Education. This year’s edition sees the introduction of Water as a category and increased grant outlay to ₹24 crores (approx. $2.58 million, 1 INR=93 USD).

Four NGOs will receive ₹5 crore (approx. $537,000) each for their proposed projects.

• Water Category: Gramin Vikas Vigyan Samiti (GRAVIS), Rajasthan. To enhance water harvesting and storage to build resilient and sustainable desert communities in the Thar desert, covering 10 villages in Barmer district.
• Biodiversity Category: Live Foundation, Jharkhand. To revive biodiversity and forest ecosystems through community-led in-situ conservation in 50 villages in West Singhbhum district.
• Health Category: Goodwill Foundation, Mizoram. To improve the health and well-being of rural communities by enhancing access to healthcare services in 40 villages in Mamit district.
• Education Category: Mahila Jan Adhikar Samiti, Rajasthan. To promote gender equality among young women through holistic education in 30 villages in Ajmer district.

Additionally, eight NGOs will receive ₹50 lakh (~$53,700) each for their proposed projects.

• Water: Leh Nutrition Project, Ladakh; Watershed Organisation Trust, Madhya Pradesh
• Biodiversity: Regional Centre for Development Cooperation, Odisha; South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE), West Bengal
• Health: EKJUT, Jharkhand; Utkarsh Welfare Foundation, Uttar Pradesh
• Education: Shri Bhuvneshwari Mahila Ashram, Uttarakhand; Youth Council for Development Alternatives, Odisha

“Over a decade now, HCLTech Grant has been a catalyst for change in the development sector and contributed to the Viksit Bharat vision. It has empowered NGOs to innovate and scale up creatively to solve complex social and environmental issues, especially at the last mile. Congratulations to the winning NGOs and we wish them the very best for their mission to bring visible and inclusive changes to the communities they are working in,” said Dr. Nidhi Pundhir, Director, HCLFoundation.

For this edition, 7,274 registrations were received from NGOs across India. The winners were selected by a distinguished jury, which included Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson, HCLTech; Robin Ann Abrams (Jury Chair), Former Board Member, HCLTech; Pallavi Shroff, Managing Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co; BS Baswan, Former HRD Secretary and Former Director, Indian Institute of Public Administration; Dr. Richard Lariviere, Sanskrit Scholar & President Emeritus, The Field Museum, Chicago and Suresh Narayanan, Former Chairman & Managing Director, Nestle India Ltd.

The HCLTech Grant-supported projects have significantly advanced sustainable development over the past decade, uplifting 2.2 million lives across 60,000+ villages. The grant-funded initiatives have led to the planting of 177,000 saplings, the rejuvenation of 128,100 hectares of land and a reduction of 67,095 tons in CO2 emissions. To learn more about HCLTech Grant, visit: www.hclfoundation.org/hcltech-grant

Proof Over Perception, Code Over Combat: India Redefines Modern Warfare Playbook at WION World Pulse

New Delhi, Mar 20th: At the Defence Pulse session of WION World Pulse, leading voices from India’s military and defence technology ecosystem highlighted how modern warfare is being reshaped by credibility, speed, and indigenous innovation.

The session featured Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, Former Chief of the Air Staff in Indian Air Force; Prahlada Ramarao, Former Distinguished Scientist and Chief Controller, Missiles & Strategic Systems, DRDO; and Ankit Mehta, Co-founder, ideaForge.

Drawing from India’s recent military response under Operation Sindoor, Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria emphasised that in today’s conflicts, verifiable proof holds more power than narrative-building, asserting that visible outcomes define credibility on the global stage.

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria said, “When you have satellite images showing all nine targets struck, what narrative is left to build? The images themselves become the narrative—clear, credible and undeniable.”

Highlighting the technological shift in warfare, Mehta pointed to the rapid evolution of battlefield tactics, stressing that adaptability and indigenous systems are becoming decisive factors. 

Ankit Mehta, co-founder of ideaForge, said, “Warfare today is increasingly software-defined. The speed at which you can adapt, upgrade and respond in real time is what determines your advantage on the battlefield.”

Adding to this, the discussion reinforced the importance of self-reliance in defence capabilities with a strong focus on building domestic ecosystems that reduce dependence on external supply chains during critical moments. 

Prahlada Ramarao, former distinguished scientist and chief controller, of missiles & strategic systems, DRDO said, “Strategic autonomy in defence is no longer optional—it is essential. Indigenous capability ensures resilience, faster innovation, and preparedness in an increasingly uncertain security environment.”

The session underscored a broader shift where warfare is no longer just about firepower, but about information dominance, technological agility, and credible deterrence, positioning India at the forefront of a rapidly transforming global defence landscape.

India’s Energy Transition Accelerates: Focus on Self-Reliance, Clean Power and Global Leadership

India’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase, driven by strong policy direction, rapid capacity expansion, and a clear focus on Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance), Union Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy Shripad Naik has said.

Highlighting India’s progress in the power sector, he noted that the country is not only expanding its clean energy capacity at record speed but also strengthening its position as a global leader in renewable energy transformation.

Rapid Growth in Clean Energy Capacity

India’s installed power generation capacity has more than doubled since 2014, with the share of non-fossil fuel sources rising to over 51% by October 2025. This milestone has enabled India to achieve its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target of 50% non-fossil capacity nearly five years ahead of schedule.

In FY 2025–26 alone, the country added a record 47.3 GW of non-fossil energy capacity, reflecting strong momentum in solar, wind, and other renewable sources.

Solar energy, in particular, has seen exponential growth—from just 2.8 GW in 2014 to more than 140 GW by early 2026—making it one of the fastest-growing segments in India’s energy mix.

Strengthening Energy Independence

A key focus of India’s strategy is reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels through large-scale electrification and clean energy adoption. The government is pushing electrification across mobility, agriculture, and industry to reduce oil imports and improve long-term energy security.

Officials estimate that these combined efforts could save over ₹1 lakh crore in fossil fuel imports by the end of the decade.

India is also targeting 30% electric vehicle penetration by 2030, signalling a strong shift towards cleaner transport systems.

Boost to Domestic Manufacturing

The push for clean energy is being matched with efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.

Under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) framework, India has developed:

• Around 172 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity

• Approximately 27 GW of solar cell production capacity

This expansion is aimed at reducing import dependency and building a strong domestic renewable energy supply chain.

Social Inclusion Through Energy Access

Alongside industrial growth, the transition is also focusing on inclusive development. Key government programmes are improving energy access for rural and underserved communities.

The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is supporting electrification of 13.6 lakh vulnerable tribal households, strengthening rural infrastructure and energy access.

Similarly, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana aims to bring rooftop solar power to 1 crore households by 2027. So far, over 32 lakh households have already adopted rooftop solar systems under the scheme.

The PM-KUSUM scheme is also transforming agriculture by promoting solar-powered irrigation, benefiting millions of farmers while reducing diesel dependency.

Green Hydrogen and Future Energy Vision

India is also positioning itself as a global leader in the emerging green hydrogen economy. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore, aims to achieve:

• 5 million metric tonnes of annual production by 2030

• 125 GW of dedicated renewable energy capacity

• Creation of nearly 6 lakh jobs

• Capture of around 10% of global green hydrogen demand

This marks a major step toward building a future-ready clean energy ecosystem.

From Capacity Building to System Strength

Experts note that India’s energy policy is now shifting from rapid capacity expansion to strengthening grid systems, improving integration, and enabling market reforms.

New regulatory mechanisms such as dynamic solar and non-solar pricing windows and virtual power purchase agreements are being introduced to reduce congestion and improve efficiency in the power grid.

Conclusion

India’s energy transition reflects a combination of scale, speed, and strategic planning. With record renewable expansion, strong manufacturing growth, and increasing focus on self-reliance, the country is steadily shaping its role as a global clean energy leader.

As policy evolves from capacity creation to system optimisation, India’s power sector is expected to become more resilient, efficient, and globally influential in the years ahead.