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While millions of people go hungry, vast quantities of food are lost every day, either spoiled during production or transport or thrown into the waste bins of households, retailers or restaurants. Squandering food is also a waste of the precious resources used to produce it. Up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are...

Greenhouse gas emissions constitute a significant portion of a business’s total carbon footprint. Recognising these emissions as a part of one’s own carbon footprint could lead to large-scale change. There is an emerging trend among businesses to set internal carbon prices or apply internal carbon taxes. According to the report Reducing Risks, Addressing Climate Change...

It's a proud moment for India as our very own benevolent business tycoon Jamsetji Tata has been declared the greatest philanthropist of the last 100 years. With total donations value estimated at a whopping $102.4 billion, the late Jamsetji Tata is the world’s biggest philanthropist of the last century, says the new report '2021...

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is the fourth largest economic sector in India. The growing awareness among people, easier access of products and services, and changing lifestyles have been key to the growth of the sector. The industry is set to grow with more new young couples preferring to rely on quick and easy...

June 5 is celebrated as World Environment Day across the world to remind people about the importance of nature. It is celebrated across the globe to tell people that nature should not be taken for granted and must be respected for its value. With the coronavirus outbreak and people being confined indoors, the environment and...

Coral reefs, also known as sea rainforests, support a diverse range of marine species as well as the livelihoods of coastal communities. The Tata Chemicals plant in Mithapur is near the Gulf of Kutch Marine National Park, which is a Biodiversity Hotspot and protects coral reefs. Based on field observations and a review of...

Climate change and global warming show a bleak image of tomorrow if steps are not taken today to reduce carbon emissions. One of the major contributors to carbon emissions and pollution, in general, is the use of vehicles. On the other hand, the realisation of good health has never been more apparent than at present....

The second wave of COVID-19 has been particularly disastrous for India. The healthcare systems have crashed and people have been losing their lives at a great speed. Amid this, many children have suffered the loss of one or both parents, leaving them mentally and financially unstable. These COVID orphans need additional support from the state,...

Cyclones are common occurrences in India. In fact, the Indian subcontinent is one of the worst affected regions in the world with tropical cyclones. The subcontinent with a long coastline of 8041 kilometres is exposed to nearly 10 per cent of the world’s tropical cyclones. Of these, the majority of them have their initial...

17th May is observed as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day across the world every year to highlight the importance of telecommunication. This day is being celebrated since 1969 to mark the founding of ITU and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865. The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant lockdowns across the world...

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a major challenge to everyone’s work lives. However, it is at an altogether another level for the frontline warriors. While doctors take credit for recovery of patient from the virus, the contribution of a nurse in recovery of the patient is often overlooked. May 12th is observed as International Nurses...

After several days of high fever, when there was no improvement in my health, it was time to go to the hospital, which set in motion a life-changing reality check. It was a huge challenge to get a bed in a small, run-down nursing home with insufficient medical facilities, not knowing whether there would...