The CSR Journal

The government has asked companies to devote a portion of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to a cleanliness campaign launched on Friday by President Ram Nath Kovind. The Swachhta Hi Seva campaign will comprise a range of activities including a nationwide drive to mobilize people to participate in shramdaan (voluntary work) on improving sanitation,...

The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2017 aims to honour initiatives taken by India Inc. under the umbrella of Corporate Social Responsibility, as we join hands for the purpose of Nation Building. This year's theme for the day is 'India First'. The theme is based on our attempts to bridge the gaps in our social, economic...

A recent analysis of 170,000 company ratings from respondents in 15 countries sheds light on which are perceived by consumers as the most socially responsible. The annual study, released recently, is compiled by the Reputation Institute (RI), a Boston-based reputation-management consulting firm. It tracks social responsibility reputations by zeroing in on consumers’ perceptions of company...

The first Asia-Pacific Ministerial Summit on the Environment called on governments in the region to forge a transformative alliance that will drive forward an innovative, productive, resource efficient low carbon and pollution free economy as a means to deliver the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. High-level officials from over 35 countries were present at the Summit...

Experts from across the country attended the CII 12th Sustainability Summit, recently held in New Delhi. Joining panelists in the discussion on ‘Tackling Climate Change with Nationally Determined Contributions’ was Randal Newton, Vice President, Enterprise Engineering, Ingersoll Rand who shared insights on the best practices and strategies to attain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Converting national climate plans into...

Among the top-100 BSE listed companies, 36% of the firms have been unable to allocate the prescribe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure in the third year of the 2% mandate, according to a report. As per findings in the CSR Outlook Report 2017, compiled by NGOBox, a research platform in the CSR sphere, the percentage...

In Episode 8 of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Dr. Jaideep Malhotra, MD, Rainbow IVF & Dr. Narendra Malhotra, MD, Rainbow Hospital. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and women who have left no stones...

In Episode 7 of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Krishna Somayaji, MD, Somayaji Technolabs Pvt. Ltd. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and women who have left no stones unturned to achieve enviable success....

Mumbai is getting ready for the annual fanfare of Ganeshotsav. From August 25, people will host Lord Ganesha in their homes, and welcome happiness and prosperity with him. The city’s festival, brings with it a lot of excitement and changes its ambience altogether. For 12 days, there is music and prayers, delicious food and...

In Episode 6 of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Ashok Gupta. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and women who have left no stones unturned to achieve enviable success. The show explores various stories...

In Episode 5 of Safar Kamyabi Ka Season 1, we look back at the story of Dr Rajeev Gupta. Safar Kamyabi Ka is an ode to felicitate and give recognition to the endless efforts and unmatched spirits of enterprising men and women who have left no stones unturned to achieve enviable success. The show explores various...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman’s levels of the hormones, estrogen and progesterone are out of balance. This leads to the growth of ovarian cysts and can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle, fertility, cardiac function, and appearance. Undiagnosed PCOS can lead to infertility and in long term can cause several health complications which can be attributed to other factors.