Category: Musings
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I attended Let’s Talk Climate expecting a conversation about climate action and storytelling. Instead, an interactive mock trial led me back to memories from hospital wards, conversations with patients and caregivers, and lessons that have stayed with me for years. The experience was a reminder that climate change is not only about emissions, policies, and…
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A visit to a Chennai pop-up market reminded me that sustainability isn’t only about climate-tech, carbon markets, and energy transitions. It is also about artisans, livelihoods, craftsmanship, culture, and the homegrown brands quietly preserving traditions while building resilient local economies.
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One of the strangest moments at climate events is hearing someone say, “I know EcoHQ,” followed by genuine surprise when they realise I’m the person behind it. On World Environment Day, and on EcoHQ’s third anniversary as a registered company, I’m reflecting on the long, messy, unexpected journey from environmental volunteer to ecosystem enabler.
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Sustainability, to me, has never been about perfection, aesthetics, or performative “eco-friendly” living. It is an evolving practice rooted in systems thinking, conscious consumption, ethical responsibility, and long-term impact. In this piece, I explore why I support sustainable brands, what I look for beyond green marketing, and how minimalism, mindful consumption, reuse, and community-rooted values…
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Sustainability, to me, is not a trend, a corporate checkbox, or a perfectly curated “eco-friendly” aesthetic. It is about understanding how deeply interconnected our environmental, social, and economic systems truly are. From climate change and inequality to consumption, culture, technology, and community, sustainability is ultimately about learning how to live, build, and grow without making…
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For years, I thought self-awareness was enough. I could dissect my patterns, understand my emotions, identify my strengths and weaknesses, and intellectually process almost everything happening within me. But a recent genetic brain profiling session forced me to confront something far more uncomfortable: maybe the problem was not that I did not know myself well…
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I recently chose three books to rebuild my reading habit, two on psychology and one on climate. This decision came from a growing need to better understand my own thoughts, especially in the face of eco-anxiety and uncertainty about the future. A few chapters in, I already feel a shift toward more clarity and less…
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An exploration of women’s leadership, gender representation, and inclusive practices at AMET University’s Women’s Celebration Week in maritime education.
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Across Tamil Nadu’s towns and villages, women entrepreneurs are building real businesses with real traction. Reflections from a day screening 60–70 founders.
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A day at Comic-Con turned into more than fandom and cosplay. Somewhere between K-pop performances and collectible stalls, the line between escapism and economics felt surprisingly thin. This reflection explores how physical fandom spaces are shaping emerging experiential markets in an increasingly virtual world.
Deepa Sai 