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Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are the top three states with the maximum number of children trafficked between 2016 and 2022, while national capital Delhi has seen an alarming 68 per cent rise from pre to post Covid times. These startling facts on child trafficking were revealed in a report released jointly by...

Hero MotoCorp is the dominant market leader in India with over 50% share in the domestic motorcycle market. The company headquartered in New Delhi has been at the forefront of designing and developing technologically advanced motorcycles and scooters for customers globally. Hero MotoCorp continues to champion socio-economic progress and empowerment through its range of...

In the dynamic world of business and commerce, Amazon has etched itself as a symbol of game-changing innovation and unyielding ambition. Its revolutionary impact on the global retail industry is unparalleled, and now, Amazon sets its sights on India – the world's fastest-growing economy. Pledging an ambitious $26 billion investment by the end of...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a powerful tool for fostering social development and driving positive change in India. The financial year 2021-22 witnessed an inspiring trend as the majority of Indian companies stepped up their commitment to CSR initiatives. According to the National CSR Portal, out of 18,623 companies analysed, an impressive...

A planet full of fresh oxygen, greenery, clean air and pure water or a planet full of plastic and air pollution, lack of clean air to breathe and dirty water – which of the above would you like to leave behind for your coming generations? It’s high time that we wake up to our...

According to researchers at the University of Bath, by changing the timing of when you eat and exercise, people can better control their blood sugar levels. The six-week study found that people who performed exercise before eating breakfast burned double the amount of fat than a group who exercised after breakfast. This research was published...

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of mining major Coal India Limited, has decided to invest a whopping Rs. 169 crores for tree plantation Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the states in which it operates. The plantation will be carried out for a period of five years from FY 2023-24 to 2027-28 with...

Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with significant implications for the agriculture sector. In India, where agriculture plays a vital role in the economy and the sustenance of millions of people, the need for climate-friendly agricultural practices has become increasingly important. Fortunately, several agri companies...

In a bid to combat dropout rates due to socio-economic issues while pursuing higher education and to cater to the increasing demand of skilled human resources in the industry, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) has come up with a unique ‘Learn while Earn’ scheme which will allow eligible less privileged youths...

Since its humble beginnings in Jeff Bezos' family garage in 1994, Amazon has grown to become a powerhouse in the e-commerce industry. Ranked 36th in Forbes' Global Top 2000 list, the company reported an impressive US$33.4 billion in profit in 2022 and employs around 1.5 million people globally. Founder Jeff Bezos has become a...

Government of India's mental health helpline Tele- MANAS has received over 2 lakh calls ever since its launch in October last year. The major mental health concerns which have been conveyed include sadness of mood, sleep disturbance, stress and anxiety in the last nine months. Students have also complained about exam-related stress during the...

Last week, the highly anticipated ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) report for 2023 shed light on the urgent need to address the interplay between food systems, urbanisation, and diets. While India stands at a critical juncture given its growing food insecurity and an urban expansion marked by distinct...