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There are only 3,980 tigers left in the world. Of them, 2,967, accounting for 75 per cent, are found in India. This makes Tiger Conservation of utmost importance in the country. On this International Tiger Day, let us look at the state of Tiger Conservation in India. International Tiger Day International Tiger Day has been held...

The Dalai Lama has said, “Conservation is not merely a question of morality, but a question of our own survival.” The message reflects the importance of conservation of nature. Humans today may consider themselves as superior beings. But in reality, they do not have the capacity to survive without nature. They rely on various resources...

The classification of climatic zones generally relies on geographic conditions of the area. This is because the location and its environment play a major role in the determination of its climate. In lieu of this, New York City has always been classified as a humid continental climatic zone. However, climate change, human activities and...

Usually, when a loved one is under the weather, the natural instinct is to provide them with as much care and comfort as possible. However, caring for a loved one who is infected with COVID-19 is not as simple, for there is a risk of transmission. And in case the caretaker gets infected, they...

Hunger and Malnutrition are rising across the globe with increasing population and declining resources. According to a study jointly conducted by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN, UNICEF, UN World Food Programme, International Fund for Agriculture and the World Health Organization, almost 690 million people went hungry in 2019 – up by...

COVID-19 pandemic has disadvantaged the entire world in more ways than one can count. Of all the people that have been affected by the pandemic, the lives of children have been disrupted in the worst possible way at this time. According to a report released by the United Nations, children are the biggest victims of...

Corporate Volunteering or Employee Volunteering has been a significant component of a company’s CSR policy. In fact, it plays a major role in CSR project executions for several companies. Volunteering activities for employees are encouraged by most corporates as it helps build character, leadership skills, humility and a spirit of fraternity among the employees....

Religion has been an extremely sensitive issue in India. Every rule comes after religion. Even for enlightened individuals, rational thinking, ethical and compassionate behaviour becomes secondary while following religious rituals. This is why any comment on religion by anyone becomes a major controversy. In such volatile times, organizations and individuals refrain from commenting upon...

The CSR Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the Technical Guide on Accounting for Expenditure on Corporate Social Responsibility Activities on 1st July 2020. In India, CSR is mandatory after the enactment of the Companies Act, 2013 by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. In lieu of...

An EY Forensic & Integrity Services’ report has said, Companies could see frauds in their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs as they may not have the bandwidth to conduct due diligence or monitor these amidst Covid-19 pandemic. The frauds in CSR projects is not a new process. There is an obvious gap in the law...

Population is often considered to be the root cause of all the problems in many countries. China, the most populous country of the world, has therefore been trying to control the population growth by incentivising couples opting for only one child. In India too, similar policies have been adopted by certain states. World Population...

India’s intent to move to clean energy and to not depend on fossil fuel is solid. The country has assumed a leadership role in the One World One Sun One Grid project that aims at harnessing the power of solar energy and reduce reliability on fossil fuels. It is proving its worth by adopting...