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In a bid to combat dropout rates due to socio-economic issues while pursuing higher education and to cater to the increasing demand of skilled human resources in the industry, the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) has come up with a unique ‘Learn while Earn’ scheme which will allow eligible less privileged youths...

Since its humble beginnings in Jeff Bezos' family garage in 1994, Amazon has grown to become a powerhouse in the e-commerce industry. Ranked 36th in Forbes' Global Top 2000 list, the company reported an impressive US$33.4 billion in profit in 2022 and employs around 1.5 million people globally. Founder Jeff Bezos has become a...

Government of India's mental health helpline Tele- MANAS has received over 2 lakh calls ever since its launch in October last year. The major mental health concerns which have been conveyed include sadness of mood, sleep disturbance, stress and anxiety in the last nine months. Students have also complained about exam-related stress during the...

Last week, the highly anticipated ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) report for 2023 shed light on the urgent need to address the interplay between food systems, urbanisation, and diets. While India stands at a critical juncture given its growing food insecurity and an urban expansion marked by distinct...

The state of Himachal Pradesh, also referred to as ‘Deva Bhumi’ is known for its scenic mountains and tourist destinations. Agriculture and horticulture are important occupations in the state, owing to the easy availability of water from the perennial rivers. In FY2021-22, the state received CSR expenditure of Rs. 108.1 Crore from over 157 companies....

A new platform has been launched with the purpose of boosting corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding for climate action and supplementing India’s climate goals. The platform named ‘Earth Exponential’ has been launched by the India Climate Collaborative (ICC), a non-profit collective dedicated to accelerating climate action. The newly launched platform will offer an opportunity to...

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has recently made a significant ruling, rejecting the collector's request to utilise Rs 1.04 crore from the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds collected for handling the Covid pandemic to implement the Jalyukt Shivar phase-II scheme. The court emphasised that the primary intent behind the CSR funds'...

The eastern coastal state Odisha is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India famous for its temples, beaches, wildlife, hills, tribes, handicrafts and handloom. Capital city Bhubaneswar is called the city of temples. The temple architecture style called Kalinga is unique to this region which is characterized by curvilinear shapes and delicate...

The Adani Group is planning to build a massive hybrid renewable energy park in Gujarat which will be capable of generating 20 GW of green energy. The park will be located in the middle of a desert, in Gujarat’s Khavda. The project will be executed through Adani Green Energy (AGEL), the renewable energy arm of...

In the financial year 2022-23, LTIMindtree Limited, formerly known as Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited, surpassed its obligated amount, spending INR 679.77 Million on various social welfare initiatives, further solidifying its reputation as a responsible corporate leader. This remarkable achievement showcases LTIMindtree's dedication to making a positive impact on society and sets a new...

India's renewable energy sector is poised for a significant expansion in the coming years. Projections indicate a surge of around 45 gigawatts (GW) by the fiscal year 2025, according to a recent report from CareEdge Ratings. This growth can be attributed to a robust project pipeline and an attractive bidding roadmap that is enticing...

Government of Madhya Pradesh in collaboration with international non-profit organisation United Nations Population Fund India (UNFPA) has come up with an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven chatbot to share accurate information on social issues and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among teenagers and young adults. The chatbot has been named 'Just Ask' or 'Khulke...