Kasmin Fernandes

Working on his task of Character Designing, Kishore Mohite from Pune with hearing impairment is in the hope of winning the ICT competition. Orthopaedically challenged Anita used to work as an accountant. Today she is competing in Regional Abilympics showcasing her talent by giving beauty therapy to the onlookers. Mumbai recently hosted the regional...

While the concept isn’t new – false information and mistruths have been circulating for as long as stories have been told – smartphones, the internet and social media (especially Whatsapp) have given it a new lease of life and a new high-speed distribution mechanism. Back in 2013, the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report...

Nine states in India are reeling under the effects of severe monsoon flooding. Over 200 have been killed in different parts of the country and thousands have been displaced after heavy rainfall battered several states. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala are among the worst-hit states. Earlier in July, over 210 people lost their lives and...

With the world’s population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, a major new report shows the global food system must undergo urgent change to ensure there is adequate food for everyone without destroying the planet.   The World Resources Report: Creating a Sustainable Food Future reveals that meeting this challenge will require closing three gaps: a 56% “food...

In today’s world, there are many Non-Profit organisations (NPOs) who come as a blessing doing miracles for children in different sectors be it from education or healthcare & nutrition. There still are many children in the local, regional and national level, who do not get one full meal a day. Right to education, nutrition...

As the Akshay Kumar-starrer Mission Mangal (about ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission) makes a run at the theatres and Google honours Vikram Sarabhai's 100th birthday with a special doodle, The CSR Journal reacquaints you with the one-of-a-kind Indian scientist. Fondly called the Father of the Indian Space programme, Vikram Sarabhai was way ahead of his times....

According to the World Health Organisation, in their World Report on Disability - about 15% of the world’s population live with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experienced significant difficulties in functioning. While museums world-over have already taken great strides in the area of accessibility, cultural spaces in India are still catching up. A...

There are 8 million children living in child care institutions and 85% of them have a living parent or a relative. Research shows that children who grow up in Child Care Institutions are at a high risk to suffer from Poor Cognitive Development, have difficulty in forming emotional bonds with others, and also undergo...

The nation is still reeling from the sudden demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday night. She was only 67 years old. She gained massive admiration for her responsiveness and compassion. From Indians stranded in conflict zones to foreigners requesting urgent visas for medical treatment, she became a beacon of hope on...

Chennai is facing its worst water crisis in more than 30 years. It went without rainfall at a stretch for 200 days and the city reservoirs are holding less than 1% of their total storage capacity. It is now dependent on desalination plants to take care of its water requirements. The Chennai Container Freight...

Haryana is the first state in India to adopt a Vision Zero approach to road safety, which prioritises human life above all else. This will contribute to India’s commitment as part of the Brazillia Declaration which intends towards reducing road traffic deaths by 50% by 2020. Haryana Vision Zero is a campaign aimed at reducing...

The state of Assam is facing one of its most devastating floods ever, with the calamity affecting more than 50 lakh people across 30 of the state’s total 33 districts. Hard Rock Cafe is set to host a power packed fundraising concert #ForAssam to aid victims of the calamitous floods tomorrow, 2nd August, in Mumbai. The gig...