Exclusive: RPG Foundation Director Radha Goenka opens up about their CSR programmes
In a candid conversation with The CSR Journal, Radha Goenka, Director of RPG Foundation and founder of the Heritage Project, shares her journey of balancing philanthropy, leadership, and large-scale CSR initiatives. From driving biodiversity projects like green corridors and artificial reefs to empowering 40,000 women through upskilling programs, her efforts redefine societal barriers.
Discover how RPG Foundation tackles rural challenges, addresses gender bias, and advocates for progressive policies like equal paternity leave. Watch the full interview and see how change-makers are shaping better tomorrow and empowerment women’s.
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Kolkata triple murder case: Family was living under Rs 16 crore debt, attempted suicide before
Police investigation into Kolkata’s triple murder case has revealed shocking information that the family was living under debt of a whopping Rs 16 crore and that they had attempted suicide before. Kolkata resident Prasun Dey has confessed that he has killed his wife Romi Dey, their 14-year-old daughter and his sister-in-law Sudeshna Dey, according to Kolkata Police. The family which ran a leather business was going through financial loss.
While the brothers Pranay and Prasun Dey have confessed to the police that elder brother Pranay mixed sedatives in the kheer the previous night while Prasun slashed the wrists of his wife and sister-in-law the following day and smothered his daughter to death.
The bodies of the two women and the minor girl were recovered from a three-storey house in east Kolkata’s Tangra area on February 19. Postmortem report has revealed that the two women died due to haemorrhage shock while the 15-year-old died due to poison, confirming that the injuries found on the bodies were homicidal in nature.
“Overall, they had a debt of Rs 16 crore. Their house was mortgaged and there was no money in their bank account. They owned three cars and the EMIs of two cars were due…close to Rs 47 lakh,” Rupesh Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime, said on Tuesday.
Family Attempted Suicide Before
The murder accused Prasun has allegedly confessed to the police that he along with his brother Pranay, his sister-in-law Sudeshna, his wife Romi attempted suicide on February 17 but failed. Prasun allegedly convinced his wife Romi to help him murder their daughter by smothering her with a pillow on February 18. Following this, Prasun allegedly slit the wrists and throats of his wife Romi and his sister-in-law Sudeshna and killed them. He broke down several times after confessing to the crime, revealed the police. After the murders, Prasun allegedly consumed sleeping pills and slept.
Cold blooded murder?
Police has revealed that Prasun’s brother Pranay and his 15-year-old son were upstairs at the time of the murders and were allegedly aware of what was happening downstairs. In the afternoon, the duo allegedly came downstairs and planned an accident where they intentionally crashed their vehicle into a Metro pillar in an attempt to end their lives. This accident led the police to recover the bodies.
Pranay’s 14-year-old son told the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) on Thursday that his uncle (Prasun) tried to smother him after murdering the other members of the family.
Kolkata Police’s next move
Kolkata Police is planning to arrest Pranay, who is currently hospitalised and interrogate the two brothers face-to-face. They accused will be taken to the crime scene for reconstruction of the sequences.
According to the police, the two brothers indulged in extravagant spending instead of focusing on their business growth. Despite financial difficulties, they reportedly maintained a lavish lifestyle, including frequent foreign trips.
“Animals deserve love, need protection and care”: Shah Rukh Khan
Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has voiced his concern for animals saying they deserve love, and need protection and care. The actor also extended his praise for the initiative Vantara. This comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre managed by Anant Ambani.
Shah Rukh Khan re-posted PM Modi’s tweet on his official X handle. The post highlighted the Vantara centre’s work in rescuing wild elephants. It further acknowledged Anant Ambani’s dedication to animal welfare.
PM Modi’s Visit to Vantara
During his visit to Vantara in Gujarat’s Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex on Monday, PM Modi witnessed several heartbreaking cases of animal cruelty. He shared the emotional story of an elephant , “At Vantara, I saw an elephant which was the victim of an acid attack. The elephant was being treated with utmost care. There were other elephants too, which were blinded and that too ironically by their Mahout. Another elephant was hit by a speeding truck. This underscores an important question – how can people be so careless and cruel? Let us put an end to such irresponsibility and focus on kindness towards animals”.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Support for Animal Welfare
King Khan has always shared his thoughts on the importance of caring for animals, stressing that their well-being is crucial for both their health and the planet.
His X post reads: “Animals deserve love, and they need protection and care… for their health & that of our planet. PM @narendramodi’s presence at Vantara reinforces the importance of this.
The purity of a person’s heart is directly proportional to their love for animals. Vantara and Anant’s commitment of providing a sanctuary to unfortunate animals is a testament to that. Keep it up Beta!!”.
Other Bollywood Actors join the Fray
“Padmaavat” actress Deepika Padukone posted a story on Instagram. She shared a picture of PM Modi from his visit to Vantara. In the post she wrote, “Truly, one of a kind, Vantara. Congratulations Anant and Radhika on this iconic moment.”
Bollywood Actor Varun Dhawan wrote, “Vantara is a true gem, Anant! A remarkable way to treasure the bountiful wildlife that our country boasts. So delighted to see our honourable PM sir @Narendramodi ji visit @vantara and support such a beautiful cause. #PM visits Vantara.”
Celebrities like Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Janhavi Kapoor, Mira Rajput and others shared similar sentiments on social media.
Vantara: A Sanctuary for Rescued Wildlife
Vantara is a large-scale animal (wildlife) rescue centre, cave, conservation and rehabilitation centre established by Reliance Industries with Reliance Foundation. Vantara spreads over 3,000 acres of land housing over 200 elephants and a variety of other animals, including leopards, rhinos, and crocodiles.
The Centre has been recognised for its significant contributions to animal welfare, receiving the ‘Prani Mitra’ National Award. The centre, initiated and managed by Anant Ambani, provides crucial care to wildlife in need, offering them protection and rehabilitation.
CSR initiative illuminates 55 villages in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh with solar and LED lights
Madhya Pradesh, India: In line with the #BrighterLivesBetterWorld vision, Signify, the world leader in lighting, has brightened up 55 villages in Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh under its ‘Har Gaon Roshan’ Corporate Social Responsibility program. Impacting over 70,000 lives, this initiative, empowers women safety, promotes tourism, enhances security, and socio-economic development through sustainable lighting solutions.
The project is executed in partnership with Haritika, NGO, which includes the installation of 2000 energy efficient LED streetlights, 700 solar home lighting system, and 100 solar streetlights across these tribal villages, ensuring the safety of the residents and tourists.
Nikhil Gupta, Head of Marketing, Strategy, Govt. Affairs & CSR – Signify, Greater India, shared his thoughts on this project, “At Signify, we believe in the transformative power of light to uplift lives. By installing sustainable lighting solutions in these villages, we aim to create a safer and more secure environment for everyone. This initiative reflects our dedication to leveraging the best of lighting technology for social impact, and we are honoured to play our part in brightening these tribal communities.”
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CSR News: Water Restoration Initiative Transforms Farm and Community
Decades of hardship have turned into a story of revival for 46-year-old Sanjay Khot, a farmer from Gholvad, a coastal village in Maharashtra. With water salinity and rising scarcity, growing Chickoos – the region’s agricultural backbone, became increasingly challenging. Every year, as the summer months approached, Sanjay and other farmers faced an uncertain future, relying on expensive and unreliable water sourced from a dam to meet their irrigation needs.
“Earlier, we had to walk miles to fetch water, and our crops suffered,” recalled Sanjay.
The turning point came with Tata Motors’ innovative water conservation initiative. Tata Motors took responsibility for rejuvenating water bodies in the Palghar district in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra. The existing village pond in Gholvad was cleaned, and desilted, restoring the water capacity of around 4 crores litres and revitalising the community’s future.
Sanjay Khot, who once struggled to secure enough water for his orchards, now sees a significant improvement with a steady and reliable water supply. “My water well did not go completely dry and our Chickoo trees flowered for the second time in the year. I enjoyed the fruits of one more crop cycle. The revived pond has reduced the time and money spent on sourcing water for the village. The large pond also has the potential of becoming a tourist spot, thus offering additional livelihood opportunities to the villagers.” he said. With steady access to fresh water, his Chickoo orchards are thriving once again, ensuring a stable income for his family.
Emphasising the importance of community-driven solutions, Vinod Kulkarni, Head of CSR at Tata Motors, stated “Water security is fundamental to rural prosperity. By working together with the government and NGO partners like NAAM Foundation, we are not only restoring water bodies but also revitalising entire communities, ensuring sustainable benefits for farmers like Sanjay Khot.”
The once-dry pond now glistens with fresh water, an improved water table, and thriving Chickoo trees.
Recently, the Maharashtra government has awarded Rs 10 lakh to Gholvad gram panchayat under the R R Patil Beautiful Village Award Scheme. As Gholvad moves towards a future with sustainable water resources, Sanjay’s journey stands as a testament to how targeted interventions can transform lives, reaffirming Tata Motors’ commitment to empowering communities through responsible and impactful CSR initiatives.
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Kamal Haasan’s ‘Hindia’ Jab at BJP, Backs CM Stalin on Delimitation

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday joined the ongoing debate over the ‘Hindi imposition’ and parliamentary constituency delimitation. He accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to “turn India into Hindia” by forcing non-Hindi speaking states to accept Hindi.
Haasan’s remarks underscore growing concerns about the imposition of Hindi and its potential to erode India’s diverse linguistic and regional identity.
What does Kamal Haasan Say?
Speaking at an All-Party Meeting of Tamil parties, Haasan criticised the central government’s push to make Hindi the predominant language across all states. “The centre is trying to make all states speak Hindi and win elections with a majority. Our dream is ‘India’… theirs is ‘Hindia’,” he said.
