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India has been constructing highways at a phenomenal pace with the the National Highways itself having increased 60 per cent to 1,46,145 km in 2023, from 91,287 km in 2014 and a huge developing country like India is going to need a lot more. This infrastructure boom requires a large amount of concrete and...

From Goshalas to adopting strays, India has a sensitive population that does care for animals. However, in spite of various efforts, today there are over 35 million stray dogs and 5 million stray cattle, indicating that there is a lot more that could be done in this space. The stories of human-animal conflict, that...

It has been rightly said that Health is Wealth. As long as one is healthy, it is possible to overcome any circumstance and emerge victorious. Which is why so many people compare doctors to deities, since they too have the power to save lives and cure ailments. However, despite putting them on such high...

India is geared up to host the first ever International Solar Festival in September 2024, as announced by the International Solar Alliance in New Delhi. India is laying major focus on transitioning to solar energy for public infrastructure. It is also making significant investments in setting up renewable energy infrastructure, including setting up of solar...

Adani Group has committed to invest more than $100 billion in green energy projects to accelerate energy transition, and in enhancing manufacturing capacity to produce all the major components required for generation of green energy. In order to achieve this, the conglomerate, apart from building solar parks and wind farms, is also building major...

According to official reports, the Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has sent a proposal to the government asking to amend the corporate social responsibility (CSR) provisions under Company’s Act, to include donations made by companies through Social Stock Exchanges. Social Stock Exchanges (SSE) are a segment under stock exchanges where non-profit organisations that...

Recent heatwave in India has claimed lives of over 80 people, and over 25,000 people suffered from a heatstroke. The temperatures touched close to 50 in so many areas. Despite these harsh conditions, there were several people who had to do hard labour to earn a living. It is a difficult choice millions of daily...

The education department of Government of Maharashtra has announced that pre-primary and primary classes in schools will commence no earlier than 9 AM from academic year 2024-25. A Government Resolution (GR) was issued on Thursday, June 13, directing the schools to start classes for pre-primary students till class 4 at or after 9 AM,...

Climate change is not just a concern for the environment that we live in, but also poses a major threat to human life and economy of the world as revealed by new studies and reports. A recent study published has revealed that the world will lose 19 per cent of its income by 2050...

According a recent ruling of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Mumbai, the companies are entitled to claim tax deductions for expenses incurred related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. This reverses the earlier claims of the tax authorities that did not accept tax deductions...

Infosys is a global consulting and IT services company. It is a leader in next generation digital services and consulting across the world. The purpose of the company is, “To amplify human potential and create next opportunity for people, business and communities.” As the technologies change businesses across the globe, Infosys works to aid...

More than one million adults lose their lives every year in India because of tobacco use, according to National Institute of Health. This accounts for about 9.5 per cent of total deaths in the country each year. India faces a dual burden when it comes to tobacco usage - in form of smoking tobacco and...