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Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd’s Swaraj Division is currently one of the fastest-growing tractor brands in India. Established in 1974, Swaraj has sold over 1.5 million tractors since its inception. Based in Punjab, the grain bowl of India, Swaraj is a brand that is made by the farmer, for the farmer as many of its...

Tata Power has always envisioned that women empowerment is fundamental in driving a country's socio-economic growth. In line with this is the company's flagship CSR initiative 'Anokha Dhaaga' that aims to uplift the livelihood of underprivileged community women by making them financially independent. Elaborating on the initiative, shedding light on the CSR of the...

Women are pioneering groundbreaking research all throughout the world. Despite their outstanding findings, women account for only 33.3% of all researchers worldwide, and their work is rarely recognised. Women have received less than 4% of Nobel Prizes in science. As the world races towards a future beset by climate change and resource shortages, the scientific...

In low- and middle-income nations, maternal fatalities after caesarean sections are 100 times higher than in high-income ones, with up to a third of all newborns dying, according to a review published in The Lancet. The review titled 12 million pregnancies has considered 196 studies from 67 low- and middle-income countries. From 1990 to 2017,...

Cancer is the second deadliest disease which can end with the loss of life, as per the World Health Organization. In order to spread awareness about the life-threatening disease among the people of India, November 7 is celebrated as National Cancer Awareness Day in the country, every year since 2014. Cancer Statistics in India According to...

According to Forbes, there were 328 female billionaires last year, up by 36 per cent as compared to the previous year. It has also been estimated that women's global wealth will reach $81 trillion by 2023. As the wealth of women increases so does their participation in the philanthropic community. And with increasing participation in...

NGOs are very important in the social fabric of the country. Their reach at the grassroots level makes their activities very impactful aiding the effective development of a country. Dr Neelam Gupta, President and CEO of AROH Foundation, in an exclusive conversation with The CSR Journal, elaborates upon the role of the organization in...

Coronavirus or more popularly known as COVID-19 has rocked the whole world with its large number of infections and fatality rate. The virus has caused more than 5.5 million deaths across the globe and infected over 308 million people. In India, there have been over 35 million cases officially, and about 483,936 casualties. It...

Denims are the fastest growing fashion trend over the years. They have been accepted by every generation as comfortable and modest clothing that is also stylish to carry. Denims have also triggered some protests by the conservative society who disapproved of females wearing jeans. And since then, women wearing jeans has been one of...

Global warming has started to severely impact the climate of the countries in the world. The urgency to control and limit the impact on the climate has led world leaders to take actions towards embracing sustainability. During the recently conducted climate summit in Glasgow, the governments reaffirmed their commitments towards the climate by setting...

India is a country of varied heritage and culture. The rich history of the country is commemorated by many monuments spread across its expanse. The cultural and emotional value of these monuments and other cultural aspects is tremendous for Indians. This is why, its conservation, restoration and protection is the subject matter in the...

The world has made significant progress in the development of healthcare infrastructure and facilities. Through research and targeted vaccination programmes, we have managed to eliminate several diseases from the world. However, despite all the development, HIV has remained a major global public health issue. World AIDS Day December 1st is celebrated as World AIDS Day. On...