Business Ethics & Philanthropy

Adani group through its CSR arm Adani Foundation has been empowering women farmers through mushroom cultivation in Jharkhand’s Godda. These women, most of whom were living below the poverty level in remote rural areas of Jharkhand, are now self-sufficient, running their households through their income and beaming with confidence. Adani Foundation through its training...

Belgium Princess Astrid will be leading a high-level economic mission to India, which begins today. The mission will boost bilateral cooperation in key areas including renewable energy, health and life sciences, transport and logistics. The Belgian ambassador Didier Vanderhasselt says that this will be one of the biggest economic missions from the country and...

The capital city of Bihar state, Patna used to go by many names – Pataliputra, Patalipattan, Pataligram, Kusumpur, and Azimabad. Patna district is the most populated in all the districts of Bihar. It is one of the oldest inhabited places in the world, its history and tradition dating back to the dawn of civilization....

India’s top four business families have contributed to 20 per cent of the total Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending done by family-owned or family-run companies in financial year 2023-24 (FY24). The Tata, Ambani, Adani, and the Birla groups of companies have contributed between Rs 200-1,500 crore for CSR, according to the latest India Philanthropy Report...

Share Market Fall: आज शुक्रवार को शेयर बाजार की शुरुआत गिरावट के साथ हुई। सेंसेक्स और निफ्टी, दोनों प्रमुख सूचकांक लाल निशान में खुले (Sensex Drops)। बैंकिंग और IT सेक्टर के बड़े शेयरों में गिरावट की वजह से बाजार पर दबाव बना। निवेशक अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप के नए टैरिफ बयानों पर प्रतिक्रिया दे...

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is one of the major cities of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. The city is nicknamed the ‘Detroit of India’ as it houses more than one-third of India's automobile industry. The city is also home to the Tamil film industry, making it a major film production centre....

Back in 2006, the game ‘The Elder Scrolls’ offered cosmetic horse armour for $2.5. Most gamers found the idea of buying a virtual item funny. But unbeknownst to them, this meant that the concept of microtransactions entered gaming for the first time.  In real money poker and rummy games, transactions are an integral part of...

The Adani Group, one of India's largest conglomerates, has reported a significant increase in its tax contributions for FY 2023-2024. The group's total global tax and other contributions to the exchequer amounted to Rs 58,104.4 crore, marking a substantial rise from Rs 46,610.2 crore in the previous financial year. This 25% year-on-year increase underscores...

The Kerala High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Laly Vincent in connection with the CSR fund scam case. The Kerala CSR fund scam, also known as a half-price scam, involved alleged extortion of money from multiple individuals through a promises of delivering scooters, laptops, and other household appliances at half...

Jharkhand, one of the newest states of India is known for its rich mineral resources like Uranium, Mica, Bauxite, Granite, Gold, Silver, etc. and for the large amount of indigenous population living there. Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on the 15th of November 2000, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of tribal...

Mysuru or Mysore, also known as the cultural capital of Karnataka is the third largest and second most populated city in the state. The city is famous for its silk and is also a thriving sandalwood and incense centre. The city has always enchanted tourists and visitors with its magnificent palaces, beautiful gardens and...

Mumbai, often referred to as the financial capital of India, is not only renowned for its towering skyscrapers and bustling streets but also for its significant role in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. In the fiscal year 2022-23, Mumbai emerged as the largest beneficiary of CSR funds in the state of Maharashtra, receiving a...