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Digital literacy in India, a pressing priority

The National Digital Literacy Mission defines Digital Literacy as “The ability of individuals and communities to understand and use digital technologies for meaningful actions within life situations.” In today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape, digital literacy is a crucial skill for professional success. Despite the prevalence of the digital landscape, only 38% of the households are...
India-Australia

India and Australia Sign Audiovisual Co-Production Pact To Boast Cooperation

Australia is becoming one of the key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, for India. In the last 2 years, Australia has shown its soft support to India on global platforms and through agreements on security to audiovisual co-production. In March 2023, India signed an audiovisual co-production agreement with Australia. The minister of information and...
Neelkanth Bhanu Prakash

Neelkanth Bhanu Prakash Became the Fastest Human After Head Injury

We are surrounded by numbers from the time of our birth. From playing cards, buying ice cream, solving trigonometry to measuring the wall for a movie poster, numbers constitute almost all important activities of our daily lives. But more often than not, children in school have a very hard time with the Mathematics subject. Numerical...

NHAI takes measures to prevent road accidents amid foggy weather in India

During the ongoing winter season when different cities of India are experiencing dense foggy weather conditions, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking proactive measures to counter reduced visibility and prevent road accidents on the National Highways. NHAI field offices have been directed to take proactive mitigation measures to enhance visibility for...

Best Time to Buy Used and Second Hand Cars in New Delhi

Car buying isn’t just a transaction; it’s a calculated decision where timing plays a crucial role. If you’re eyeing used cars in New Delhi or considering a reliable second-hand car in New Delhi, knowing the best time to make your purchase can save you thousands while ensuring you get the vehicle you’ve been dreaming...

Complete CSR Report of ICICI Bank for FY 2024

ICICI was formed in 1955 at the initiative of the World Bank, the Government of India and representatives of Indian industry. Until the late 1980s, ICICI primarily focused its activities on project finance, providing long-term funds to a variety of industrial projects. With the liberalization of the financial sector in India in the 1990s,...
MPox Virus

WHO Declares MPox International Health Emergency

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). This comes as the viral cases have seen a recent resurgence in the ongoing geographic spread of the virus. In August this year, WHO declared the outbreak in parts of Africa as a public health emergency....

Telangana rejects Rs 100 crore CSR funds from Adani Foundation

In a major development, at a time when the Adani group Chairman Gautam Adani and his associates are facing charge in a bribery case in the US, adding to their woes is the state government of Telangana which has rejected CSR funds worth Rs 100 crore towards the establishment of Young India Skills University from...

Top CSR initiatives to boost Education in India

The education sector in India has grown tremendously since independence. In fact, there have been significant improvements made across different indicators in the sector. This has only magnified since 2002 when the right to education was added as a Fundamental Right in Article 21-A in the Constitution of India. India has been successful in achieving...
Domestic Violence

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: NGOs supporting Domestic Violence Victims in Mumbai

According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), women are victim to 51 crimes ever hour in India. Majority of these crimes are attributed to the cruelty by husband and his relatives, as per the report. Violence against women remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations in the world. With an aim...
Plastic Pollution

Global Plastics Treaty: Human Rights must be at the Forefront in Solutions for Tackling Plastic Pollution says UN Experts

After the disappointing outcome of COP29, the global community is awaiting to gather at South Korea’s Busan for the much anticipated final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5). The meeting is aimed at drafting an international treaty to end plastic pollution over the course of its entire lifecycle, including its impact on the marine...

Top CSR Projects in Odisha

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...

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