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: Mangroves are vital ecosystems for promoting biodiversity, providing livelihoods, reducing pollution, and storing carbon. They are threatened by plastic dumping, agricultural expansion, siltation, and industrial development. To protect them, initiatives must be taken to understand the underlying factors that contribute to restoration success.

Bengalureans are buying a variety of gifts for Deepavali, from sweets and dry fruits to handicrafts and bags with antique looks. Shopping complexes, Handicrafts Museum, and Safina Plaza are popular spots. Online sustainable gifts are also in demand. #Bengaluru #Deepavali #Gifts #Shopping

For women in East Timor, gaining economic independence with the support of the Alola Foundation has helped recover from the trauma of occupation.

Chennai's Besant Avenue now has a designated Health Walk stretch, complete with sculptures, signages, and benches. Residents of the area have welcomed the initiative, hoping for more people to come and enjoy the peaceful, neat and clean stretch. There's something for everyone's health here, from a leisurely walk to a…