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Indian Railways to Become Net-Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030

Indian Railways, the country's largest consumer of electricity, has set an ambitious goal of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. The initiative was announced emphasising the importance of industry participation and collective efforts in achieving this common goal. With plans to expand its presence in the solar sector and harness clean power, Indian...

Tamil Nadu Police launches initiative for safety of women travelling alone at night

Are you a woman residing in Tamil Nadu? Do you have to travel late night for work or any other purpose? Do you feel scared or unsafe while travelling alone at night? If the answer is ‘yes’, then here is good news for you! Tamil Nadu Police has launched a new initiative keeping the matter...
Nandan Nilekani

Philanthropic Report: Nandan Nilekani Donates Rs. 315 Crores to IIT Bombay

Nandan Nilekani, the co-founder and Chairman of Infosys is a prominent figure in the world of technology and business. His entrepreneurial success and contributions to the field of technology have established him as a renowned leader. However, Nilekani's impact extends far beyond his professional accomplishments. His unwavering commitment to creating a positive impact on...

International Yoga Day 2023: How to heal back pain and stress with easy to do asanas and pranayamas

Are you a corporate professional? Stressed about meeting your weekly deadlines and monthly targets? Are you sitting on your office chair for longer hours every day? Don’t have time to workout? The results are often stress, anxiety, back pain, stiffness of the muscles and several far more serious long term consequences. Did you know you...

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 crore in FY 2022-23 from CSR funding, alumni and others

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) along with its associated entities has raised a whopping Rs. 231 crore in funding from alumni, industry and individual donors during the FY 2022-23. This is the highest amount of funding raised in one financial year by the Institute. The fundraising has recorded a growth of 76 per...
Hyundai Motor Foundation

CSR: Hyundai Motor India Foundation Augments Public Healthcare Coverage in Uttar Pradesh, Launches ‘Sparsh Sanjeevani’ Telemedicine Clinics

Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) today inaugurated Telemedicine clinic in Mangalpur, Moosanagar, Rajpur, Macharehta and Pisavan villages in the Kanpur Dehat and Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh. A total of 5 telemedicine clinics are now operational in the state. The telemedicine clinics are an extension...

Assam Government’s latest initiative for school education with a focus on children of tea gardens

Starting today, the Government of Assam will be inaugurating 38 new secondary level schools across the state to provide better educational opportunities to children, especially those residing in areas adjacent to the tea gardens. Keeping in mind the education of children residing in and around tea gardens, 19 of these new schools have been...
Sustainability

Rethinking Profitability: Embracing Sustainability as the Path to Future Profits

In today's business landscape, the prevailing belief among many leaders is that pursuing sustainability comes at the cost of profitability. However, a recent report by Accenture and the World Economic Forum challenges this conventional wisdom, suggesting that embracing sustainability is not only vital for the planet but also a pathway to future profits. The Myth...

How Pakka Foundation is providing joyful learning to less-privileged children in Ayodhya

Twenty five-year-old Maya works as a domestic help while her husband Atul is a daily wage labourer in a village in Uttar Pradesh. Their 5-year-old daughter has not been initiated to alphabets yet. While the Constitution of India counts free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years...
Singapore Tourism Board

Renjie Wong from Singapore Tourism Board talks about Sustainable Tourism Practices

In recent years, the concept of sustainable tourism has gained significant attention as the world grapples with the urgent need to preserve and protect our environment. Sustainable tourism, also known as eco-tourism or responsible tourism, focuses on minimising the negative impacts of tourism on local ecosystems, cultures, and communities while maximising the benefits for...

Chittoor District Police launches ‘Prathi Gadapaki Mahila Police’ app for safety of women

Safety of women is a matter of concern in every part of our country, be it a metropolitan city, a small town or a village. To ensure safety of the female residents of the district, Chittoor Police (Andhra Pradesh) have launched an app. This is the first time such an initiative is being taken...
Cyclone Biparjoy

Cyclone Biparjoy: Unveiling the Intricacies of Cyclone Naming

Cyclone Biparjoy is approaching the northern Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea and is predicted to make landfall on June 15. The Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) of India has cautioned that the cyclone could lead to storm surges measuring 2-3 meters in height, resulting in the destruction of thatched houses, damage to solid...

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