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The Executive Committee of the National Mission for Clean Ganga has approved Seven projects worth around Rs. 692 crore. Out of these, four projects are dedicated to sewage management in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. National Mission for Clean Ganga or NMCG has so far sanctioned a total of 452 projects worth around Rs. 38,126...

In an effort to address the pressing challenges faced by migrant families and provide a safe and nurturing environment for their young children, the district administration in Kochi is set to launch a specialized creche dedicated exclusively to children aged up to six. With funding secured through corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions from the...

Do you enjoy shopping online? Are you swiping your debit/credit card on random e-commerce mobile apps/websites for grocery, fruits and vegetables, frozen food, shoes, clothes, perfume, jewellery, gym wear, pet food and 2/4-wheeler accessories? This is an age of online shopping where almost everything starting with needle and thread to appliances and gadgets and...

India's vibrant corporate sector has taken substantial strides in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during the fiscal year 2021-22, making remarkable contributions to societal development and welfare. The National CSR Portal has revealed an unprecedented participation of 18,623 corporations across 40 States and Union Territories, signifying India's unwavering dedication towards social welfare and sustainable progress....

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are the top three states with the maximum number of children trafficked between 2016 and 2022, while national capital Delhi has seen an alarming 68 per cent rise from pre to post Covid times. These startling facts on child trafficking were revealed in a report released jointly by...

Hero MotoCorp is the dominant market leader in India with over 50% share in the domestic motorcycle market. The company headquartered in New Delhi has been at the forefront of designing and developing technologically advanced motorcycles and scooters for customers globally. Hero MotoCorp continues to champion socio-economic progress and empowerment through its range of...

In the dynamic world of business and commerce, Amazon has etched itself as a symbol of game-changing innovation and unyielding ambition. Its revolutionary impact on the global retail industry is unparalleled, and now, Amazon sets its sights on India – the world's fastest-growing economy. Pledging an ambitious $26 billion investment by the end of...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a powerful tool for fostering social development and driving positive change in India. The financial year 2021-22 witnessed an inspiring trend as the majority of Indian companies stepped up their commitment to CSR initiatives. According to the National CSR Portal, out of 18,623 companies analysed, an impressive...

A planet full of fresh oxygen, greenery, clean air and pure water or a planet full of plastic and air pollution, lack of clean air to breathe and dirty water – which of the above would you like to leave behind for your coming generations? It’s high time that we wake up to our...

According to researchers at the University of Bath, by changing the timing of when you eat and exercise, people can better control their blood sugar levels. The six-week study found that people who performed exercise before eating breakfast burned double the amount of fat than a group who exercised after breakfast. This research was published...

South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of mining major Coal India Limited, has decided to invest a whopping Rs. 169 crores for tree plantation Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the states in which it operates. The plantation will be carried out for a period of five years from FY 2023-24 to 2027-28 with...

Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with significant implications for the agriculture sector. In India, where agriculture plays a vital role in the economy and the sustenance of millions of people, the need for climate-friendly agricultural practices has become increasingly important. Fortunately, several agri companies...