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Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag is a port city in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The city is blessed for its natural harbour, attracting a flourishing shipping industry within its borders. In order to further promote the industries, the government has set up special economic zones in the port city, which attracts a lot...

For years, conventional agriculture has been practised throughout the country, where it aims to bring in profit from a particular patch of land, heavily relying on chemical fertilisers, weedicides, and pesticides. In conventional agriculture, there is a notable emphasis on maximizing profits akin to an industrial production system. Unfortunately, this often comes at the...

A week after the Calcutta High Court expressed discontent over the ongoing investigation by Kolkata Police and transferred the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the brutal case of rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor in Kolkata. A bench...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the responsibility the corporates have towards the society and the environment. The essence of this responsibility is that the society and environment contribute to the profitability of a company. Thus it is the responsibility of the company to ensure that it gives back to the society and environment to...

Imagine a breathtaking beach brimming with life, its turquoise seas gleaming in the sun. Visualize the same view turned into a wasteland of plastic bags, soda cans, and abandoned fishing nets. Unfortunately, this dismal transition is more than just a coastal tragedy. This is the reality 400 kilometres above us, where thousands of defunct...

To protest the brutal rape and murder of a trainee medical student and the violent attack on resident and junior doctors at R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a 24-hour nationwide doctors' strike from 6 am on Saturday, August 17th, to 6 am on...

Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India. Mumbai, the capital of the state is considered to be the commercial capital of the country. Top business houses have their headquarters in Mumbai, making Maharashtra a top CSR destination in the country. Consequently, the state receives the largest share for CSR funds in India....

We are floating in a data-driven world, where financial reports are the lifeblood of every organisation. They provide stakeholders with potent insights into the company’s financial records, financial health, performance, income, and spending. It also highlights the prospects of the company to existing and prospective stakeholders. We also need to keep in mind that...

Everyone's financial goals change after a period of time. Some may consider saving for the future, while some may need funds in the short term to cover an immediate expense. It is, therefore, necessary to explore and build your financial security accordingly. Today, we shall discuss five investment plans, which you can buy from a...

Healthy population is productive population. For the socioeconomic development of a country it is essential that health and well-being of its population is looked after. In an exclusive interaction with The CSR Journal, Ms. Ophira Bhatia, Senior Director, India & Lead, AMEA, Corporate & Government Affairs shares the impactful story of Mondelez's involvement in...

The rape and murder of a 31-year-old post-graduate trainee doctor in Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on 9th August has sparked off nationwide protests demanding a fair investigation into the incident and better security in hospitals. Doctors across the country have refused to resume work, except for emergency procedures, as they condemn...

Approximately 40% of girls in India face significant obstacles to education, including socio-cultural norms, economic constraints, and inadequate infrastructure. In line with this, the need for girl-child education has been highlighted in the recent budget. The pro-women and pro-skill development budget is a welcome move, which has the potential to aid millions of girls and...