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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently made an announcement regarding the withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes from circulation. This decision has raised several questions and concerns among the public. In this article, we will address and debunk some of the common myths surrounding this decision and provide clarity on the matter. 1....

Biodiversity is crucial to the existence of life in its current form on Earth. However, with increasing human imposition and interference in earth’s reserves and processes, several species of flora and fauna are pushed to the verge of extinction. In fact, biologists have estimated that species extinctions are currently 500–1000 times the rate seen...

The Union Power Minister, RK Singh, has announced the government's intention to introduce a scheme to promote distributed solar and wind energy applications. Distributed renewable energy refers to the generation of power from clean sources like solar and wind energy within a specific area without being connected to the traditional power grid. Unlike grid-scale...

“We are expected to ‘learn on the job’ in any job we pursue. Why not apply the same principle to parenting? I learn from my children every day. And that is my mantra of successful parenting!”, says Harpreeth Suri, in an exclusive interaction with The CSR Journal. Harpreeth Suri, aka Momwearsprada, a popular Instagram influencer...

After much delay, wealthy nations have shared "the good news" that they are on track to fulfil their $100bn climate finance commitment to developing nations by the end of 2023. This pledge, which was initially promised for 2020, aims to provide vulnerable states affected by the worsening impacts of climate change with financial support...

Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17) aims to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnerships for sustainable development. It emphasizes the importance of collaborative partnerships between governments, the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. Corporates have been contributing to...

Sustainable Development Goal 16 is one of the 17 goals set by the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. SDG 16 is particularly...

Sustainable Development Goal 15 (SDG 15) focuses on preserving and restoring terrestrial ecosystems and ensuring their sustainable use. The goal aims to halt biodiversity loss, protect endangered species, and promote sustainable forest management, among other things. In India, SDG 15 is particularly relevant, given the country's rich biodiversity and the dependence of millions of...

The Indian diaspora, comprising approximately 18 million individuals, is one of the largest migrant communities in the world. It has a significant presence in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Gulf countries, and Australia. While many members of the Indian diaspora are employed in high-skilled professions, such as information...

Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. The oceans and seas are essential for life on Earth, as they provide food, livelihoods, and other resources for millions of people. Unfortunately, overfishing, pollution, and climate change are threatening the health of...

With operations spanning for over two decades and learnings across many business cycles, True North has invested US$3 Billion in mid-sized, India-centric businesses. The firm's focus sectors for investments are - Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer and Technology. Since the inception of the firm in 1999, doing things ‘The Right Way’ has been at the heart...

Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) is one of the 17 goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goal aims to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Climate change is a global problem that threatens the very...