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Adani Group has committed to invest more than $100 billion in green energy projects to accelerate energy transition, and in enhancing manufacturing capacity to produce all the major components required for generation of green energy. In order to achieve this, the conglomerate, apart from building solar parks and wind farms, is also building major...

With an aim to enhance green cover of India’s National Highways, The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking initiatives to plant trees through the Miyawaki method of tree plantation. Miyawaki method is a unique Japanese approach to ecological restoration and afforestation development. If the Miyawaki plantation in Delhi/NCR is successful, the government...

According to a United Nations report, the world far off from achieving most of the sustainable development goals set in 2015, such as tackling poverty and hunger. The report also cites funding shortfalls, geopolitical tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.N.’s annual Sustainable Development Report ranks the performance of its 193 member states in implementing...

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has opened its parks, road dividers, circles and junctions for adoption and maintenance using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds in the city of Bengaluru, which is popular as the Silicon Valley of India. Individual citizens, citizen groups and any stakeholder interested can take up the above areas in...

According to official reports, the Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has sent a proposal to the government asking to amend the corporate social responsibility (CSR) provisions under Company’s Act, to include donations made by companies through Social Stock Exchanges. Social Stock Exchanges (SSE) are a segment under stock exchanges where non-profit organisations that...

As a society, we rely on plastic heavily for practicality, convenience, and safety. From medicine packets and food packaging to mobile phone cases, demand for plastics has grown in tandem with society’s changing habits. In 2021, global plastics production was reported to have doubled since the beginning of the century to almost 400 million...

Did you know that you cannot wake up one morning saying “I will donate blood” and walk into your nearest hospital or blood donation camp? There are guidelines and health conditions which make you eligible or ineligible for blood donation. World Blood Donor Day is observed on the 14th of June every year across the...

Recent heatwave in India has claimed lives of over 80 people, and over 25,000 people suffered from a heatstroke. The temperatures touched close to 50 in so many areas. Despite these harsh conditions, there were several people who had to do hard labour to earn a living. It is a difficult choice millions of daily...

Every time we visit a police station, we are distressed, worried, anxious or disturbed. Perhaps there a no instances where a person visiting the police station is happy! Have you ever sat inside a police station for a cup of tea/coffee with officials? Have you ever dined with police personnel that too inside a...

The education department of Government of Maharashtra has announced that pre-primary and primary classes in schools will commence no earlier than 9 AM from academic year 2024-25. A Government Resolution (GR) was issued on Thursday, June 13, directing the schools to start classes for pre-primary students till class 4 at or after 9 AM,...

As monsoon arrives in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started taking steps so that any untoward incident which may lead to loss of lives can be avoided. The civic body has put up posters at several places in the city and distributing leaflets to alert the citizens. Branches of trees falling and even...

Small business loans are crucial for entrepreneurs and individuals seeking to realise their business dreams. However, recent reports have highlighted the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) increased scrutiny on these loans, raising questions among borrowers about the implications of these regulatory actions. In this blog, we aim to provide clarity to individuals seeking loans,...