Ahana Bhattacharya

World TB Day is observed every year on 24th March to raise awareness about TB and efforts to end the global epidemic, marking the day in 1882 when the bacterium causing TB was discovered. On World TB Day 2023, the theme is 'Yes! We can end TB!', according to the World Health Organization (WHO). ‘The...

The theme for World Water Day 2023 is to accelerate change to solve the water & sanitation crisis, according to the UN. On World Water Day this year, Mumbai’s Water Hero Subhajit Mukherjee opens up in an exclusive interaction, about his book ‘Jal Sanchay: The Urban Water Insurance’ the soft copy of which is being...

Happiness— a very relative term. While some finds happiness in wealth and riches, for someone sipping a cup of tea amidst cool breeze in the garden can be the definition of happiness. For some, happiness can be bringing a smile on hungry street children’s faces, while some can find happiness in nursing an injured...

Materials science leader delivering innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging, infrastructure and consumer care, Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) in association with Mann Deshi Foundation – an organisation dedicated to women empowerment recently organised Mann Deshi Mahotsav at Ravindra Natya Mandir, Prabhadevi, Mumbai. The event witnessed gorgeous handicrafts and other products from...

Child and maternal malnutrition continues to be a major challenge in India in the present day. The rate of malnutrition even today in several parts of our country is alarming. To combat this, leading FMCG direct selling company Amway India has started a CSR initiative named ‘Power of 5 - Fight against Malnutrition programme’...

As school students across Jharkhand begin to appear for board exams starting today, here is a news that will certainly encourage them to study harder! With an aim of boosting digital literacy in the state, Jharkhand has announnced a huge reward for students who will top the 10th and 12th board exams. The Government of...

Some are creating organic colours with dried flowers while some are playing Holi with flower petals! Children across India are spreading a colourful yet sustainable message this Holi! Schools in different parts of India are teaching children how to create organic colours without using any harmful chemicals which are harsh on our skin and hair....

Dabur India Limited was recently awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for their efforts towards managing plastic waste in the national capital as part of the company’s Extended Producer Responsibility. The leading FMCG Company has been working with Waste Management Agencies in Delhi to collect, recycle and process post-consumer...

TNS India Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working to put a smile on the faces of India’s farmers, skilling the youth and empowering women. Founded under the aegis of TechnoServe Inc. as a not-for-profit organization in 2012, the Foundation collaborates with private corporations and institutions to design and implement large-scale, multi-year poverty-alleviation programs in...

Kotak Education Foundation is working tirelessly since the last 16 years to ensure children and youth from underprivileged families in India get access to quality education and necessary skills through their different education-based interventions and skill-training programmes. Dr Ganesh Raja, CEO, Kotak Education Foundation opens up to The CSR Journal about their scholarship project for...

Ratanpur, a small, quiet village under Shantiniketan Police Station in West Bengal’s Birbhum district has a population most of whom sustain on agriculture. However, since January 2023, the village proudly boasts of a Sunday library where not only local children but also students from other neighbouring villages are flocking to read books. On top...

Leading Ductile Iron Pipes and Fittings manufacturer company Electrosteel Castings Limited (ECL) is running a skill training programme for women in Andhra Pradesh as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The project aims to empower women residing in villages around Srikalahasthi in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. Currently, ECL- Srikalahasthi Works is conducting a 100...