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Kumar Manish

Kumar Manish is chief communicator of Communicate Karo. He specializes in Communication, social media and community building for not for profit organisations and sustainable mobility advocate. He is a connector and resource Mobiliser for social causes. He is a TEDx speaker. He has been selected as a Legislative Fellow of the US State Department. Kumar is also a Young Connectors of the Future from South Asia by Swedish Institute, a public agency of the Swedish Government. He is also the recipient of Connect Karo Award by the World Resources Institute.

hydrogen railways: the road ahead in costs, challenges, and the future of clean transport

The technology is proven. The vision is bold. Germany has shown it works, and India has charted an innovative path...
November 11, 2025

the sonepat-jind pioneers india’s hydrogen train story

In Part 1, we explored how Germany pioneered the hydrogen train and how this technology spread globally. Now, let's bring...
November 10, 2025

the hydrogen railway revolution begins: germany’s turquoise dream goes global

Ever wondered what the future of train travel looks like? Picture this: a sleek train gliding through the countryside, powered...
November 9, 2025

why evs are struggling on india’s ride-hailing platforms: lessons from the road ahead

Imagine booking a ride and finding an electric car waiting for you, clean, quiet, and emission-free. Sounds perfect, right? Yet...
November 9, 2025

the air we breathe: unmasking indiaโ€™s pm2.5 crisis

A recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health delivers a grim warningโ€”Indiaโ€™s deadly relationship with air pollution, specifically PM2.5,...
April 23, 2025

mumbaiโ€™s first elevated forest walkway opens at malabar hill โ€” but are we ready to walk the talk?

Mumbai opens its first elevated nature walkway at Malabar Hill on March 30 at 9 AM, marking a quiet but...
March 30, 2025

chennaiโ€™s new parking policy aims to tackle congestion and promote sustainable mobility

Chennai is set to usher in a new era of urban mobility with the introduction of a comprehensive Parking Policy...
March 13, 2025

gandhinagar sewer covers with sectoral maps, echoing chandigarhโ€™s iconic design

Gandhinagar in Gujarat is installing sewer covers featuring a sectoral map of the city- a thoughtful touch reminiscent of Chandigarhโ€™s...
February 17, 2025

opinion: bhopal & indore brts is goneโ€”a win for car owners, a loss for everyone else

The dismantling of Indoreโ€™s iBus, the BRT system,  has been celebrated by many as a win for commuters including Chief...
November 22, 2024