The Academy Award-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire depicts the story of Jamal Malik, an 18-year-old orphan who lives in Dharavi, the biggest slum in Asia. Jamal surprises everyone by answering every question correctly on the Indian version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Founded in 1882, Dharavi is home to…

Suddenly you realize that power, beauty and money are worthless, and won’t get you the oxygen you’re fighting for. Yet, the world continues in its beauty and only puts humans in cages. I think the world is sending us a message: You are not essential. …

“What’s true of all the evils in the world is true of plague as well. It helps humankind to rise above themselves.” ― John M. Barry, The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History We are in the midst of a black swan situation as the coronavirus…

Imagine paying less if you choose to drive a cleaner car or use a more efficient heating system — would you think twice? People are encouraged to do less of something when extra charges are incurred which is why carbon pricing policies have gained so much popularity as an effective…

The climate crisis has reached urgent levels and current sustainable production and consumption models are largely responsible. Technology companies have a responsibility to make innovations that enable and support sustainable consumption. Last year’s announcement by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was a red flag to us all. We…

11th October marks #WorldObesityDay, an annual campaign designed to stimulate and support practical actions that will help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reverse the global obesity crisis. The global problem of childhood obesity is very close to our hearts. As a brand, we are passionate about empowering…

There’s a lot of discussion these days among the business media, academics and think tanks about the need for companies to be agile. Agility is fast becoming one of the most important trends in business — as well as one of the most overused words in the field. Why is…

Phi Phi Islands — an astonishing tropical spot in Thailand — is one of the most popular destinations for millions of tourists and sailing enthusiasts. Surrounded by white-sand beaches, crystal-blue water with emerald green vegetation, this archipelago was one of my favorite routes for sailing twenty years ago. During my…

#WorldWaterDay offers an important opportunity for us to learn lessons from the global water crisis reassess the true value of water and consider our own contribution to solving these problems. Cape Town at the southern tip of the African continent is a world heritage site combining natural beauty and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. …