Business Ethics & Philanthropy

Jeff Bezos has recently pledged to donate a majority of his wealth to philanthropic causes, thereby joining the ranks of other notable high-net-worth individuals in their charitable endeavours. Jeff Bezos's commitment to Philanthropy Jeff Bezos, the founder and former CEO of Amazon, has been a household name for several decades now. He rose to prominence as...

Amritsar is the largest and most important city in Punjab and is a major commercial, cultural, and transportation centre. The city famous for its sacred sites for Sikhs such as Harmandir Sahib and Golden Temple receives a large number of pilgrims every year. The tourism potential of the city and its contribution to the...

Cancer is a disease which is still giving a major challenge to medical science globally in terms of timely detection and complete cure. Also, treatment for cancer costs a bomb. To help fund the treatment of cancer including their counseling and adequate nutrition, to offer a better life to cancer patients, to spread awareness...

In 2023, companies have become increasingly aware of the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. With the global focus on sustainability and social responsibility, companies are looking for new ways to improve their ESG efforts and demonstrate their commitment to these important issues. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool...

At 75, India has reasons to both celebrate and deliberate. According to India Philanthropy Report 2022, India’s total social sector funding has seen a 12% annual growth over the past five years. And yet, from the uneven outcome of development, it is clear that India has miles to go before achieving its United Nations (UN)...

Bajaj Group has been investing heavily in the social welfare of the country long before CSR became mandatory for companies in India. In fact, the company’s founder, Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, was an ardent follower of Mahatma Gandhi and swore by his concept of Trusteeship. As a result, he considered it his duty to work...

‘Roti, Kapada, and Makaan’ are recognised as the basic needs for human survival. Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The housing organisation has become a leading global non-profit working in more than 70 countries. In India since 1983, Habitat...

India is the only country in the world with a legislature on mandatory CSR. The biggest corporations in the country are obligated to spend 2 per cent of their net profits under Corporate Social Responsibility, according to Company’s Act 2013. As part of our series of CSR rankings, here is a glimpse of the CSR...

MG Motor India has signed MOUs with 22 colleges as part of its MG Nurture program to upskill more than 25,000 students in four years. What is the MG Nurture Program? MG Nurture is an initiative that intends to impart future-ready skills to students by way of hands-on and experiential training on EVs and Autonomous and...

The city of Golden threads and palaces, Murshidabad plays a crucial role in the history of Bengal. Located near the Bhagirathi river, Murshidabad is known for being the residence of the Nawab Murshid Quli Khan (Murshidabad was named after him), Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula and other nawabs of Bengal. It was the capital of Subah Bengal...

Varanasi, also known as Benares or Kashi is among the oldest cities of India. The city is considered to be a holy city among Hindus, who believe that if they spend the last days of their lives in the city, they will be able to achieve salvation. Despite its religious and historical importance, the...

National Youth Day is observed in India on the 12th Jan every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The was established by the government of India in 1984 in order to honour and recognise the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. The theme of the National Youth Day 2023 is 'Viksit Yuva, Viksit Bharat.'...