Health & Sanitation

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India (MoHUA) is launching a progressive initiative "Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign" under its flagship scheme - Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), in partnership with the Ministry's National Urban Livelihood Mission and Odisha Urban Academy as the knowledge partner. This...

With veganism gaining more popularity than ever, many people are debating about plant-based diets over meat consumption. The recent years have seen many Indian celebrities like Aamir Khan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, John Abraham, Shahid Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha and Sharaddha Kapoor turn vegan and praise to skies the outcome of their choices. While vegetarianism is...

Veganism is increasingly gaining popularity. A vegan diet comprises plant-based food, which means, besides non vegetarian products, vegans also refrain from milk and dairy products. Reports claim veganism can help a person lose weight, fight diabetes and generally improve one’s overall health. Well-planned vegan diets follow healthy eating guidelines, and contain all the nutrients that...

India houses 20% of the world’s visually impaired population, and the largest number of blind children in any country. Experts from Orbis India and Sightsavers say that most of the blindness is preventable, especially in children and teenagers. On World Sight Day 2023, opening up the conversation around CSR for the visually impaired and overall...

It can be office work, a game, a viral reel on Instagram, a weight-loss diet recipe from a celebrity influencer, a web series, a television serial episode or a movie scene – one thing is common in all the above – the mobile phone. Yes, we are hooked on to our mobile handsets all...

In the vast and diverse landscape of Indian cinema, mental health has emerged as a compelling and thought-provoking theme. It delves into the depths of human psychology, unravels the intricacies of emotional well-being, and often serves as a mirror reflecting societal stigmas surrounding mental health issues. Over the years, Indian cinema has embarked on...

Heart, the most vital organ of our body which is crucial for our survival. To stay healthy and fit, it is very important to keep our heart healthy. The heart pumps blood across our body, which provides the body with the nutrients and oxygen necessary for functioning. The heart also receives deoxygenated blood carrying...

India is undergoing a health transition. With a significant increase in lifestyle-related diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases, it is crucial to empower the youth with knowledge and skills to make informed choices for a heart-healthy future. Let us explore the importance of educating India's youth about heart health, the initiatives being taken to promote awareness,...

Residents of Mumbai and Kolkata can now be alert of poor air quality in advance, all thanks to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS). This has been developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, to monitor and share real-time and forecasted data on PM2.5 and PM10 pollutant levels across the...

In the heart of the India International Club, a unique dance recital unfolded on August 6th. "The Dance of Life," wasn't just an artistic showcase; it was a young girl's mission to illuminate the life-saving importance of organ donation. Riyana Rampal, a 17-year-old high school student with a profound passion for Kathak, took center stage....

In a significant effort to address the glaring discrepancy between healthcare accessibility in private and government hospitals, Hyderabad-based Nirmaan NGO has introduced the WhiteCoats Family Clinic. This pioneering initiative aims to make quality healthcare services more affordable and accessible to all, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Despite India's reputation for providing healthcare at notably...

Mumbai, 8 August 2023 – The CSR Journal is delighted to announce the official opening of applications for The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023, a momentous event commemorating a decade of dedicated efforts in advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India. Corporations across the nation are invited to participate in this prestigious event and...