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हर किसी की नज़र चंद्रयान पर थी, हर किसी के दिल में देश भक्ति की लहर दौड़ रही थी, हर कोई टीवी की स्क्रीन पर टकटकी लगाए बैठा था, पूरा देश रतजगा कर विश्व पटल पर भारत की उपलब्धि को अपनी आंखों से देख रहा था कि भारत के चंद्रयान-2 मिशन को शनिवार तड़के...

Sport has the ability to bring out the best in us – both as individuals and as a nation. It unites us across region, caste and economic differences. There was no Indian who did not have a lump in their throat when Hima Das came up from behind and crossed the finish line as the...

One important lesson that corporate life has taught me is to always be hands-on. One should be ready to roll up the sleeves and get back to the grind. This not only helps in acquiring a first-hand feel of the scenario on the ground but also makes a meaningful contribution. As I gradually sink into my...

Swades Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra on 27th August 2019, which will expand its area of operation across the state of Maharashtra. In 2016, Swades Foundation announced a strategic partnership with the Public Health Department of the Government of Maharashtra to implement crucial health interventions in six blocks...

While addressing the issue of waste management, it is very important to not overlook the increasing amount of e-waste that needs proper modes of disposal. According to Research and Markets, globally,  e-waste is expected to climb to nearly 7 kilograms of e-waste per person by 2022. Considering that many of the top-selling smartphones weigh...

There is lack of awareness and a dearth of mental health professionals in Government Schools. With minimum resources being dedicated to combat this, its evident that the schools do not see the need to provide counsellors and other support systems to combat this issue. Little to no information is collected about the mental health...

Low prices and unprecedented demand are fuelling the growth of “fast fashion”. This takes trends from the runway to consumers in record time. The problem is that, in the process, fashion is putting tremendous pressure on the environment through water use, pollution, waste and carbon emissions. Apart from this it also has negative social...

Snakebites claim approximately 50,000 lives every year across India, making our country the global capital of snakebite deaths. Despite the situation, there is not much done to address this issue. In May 2019, the WHO has announced its road map towards 2030 with an aim to reduce snakebite deaths by 50% with India being...

A spike in intentionally set fires in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil has provoked an international response from government leaders due to the devastating impact these fires could have on the world’s climate. This has caused the corporate community to also begin to speak up. Apple CEO Tim Cook was among the first to pledge...

Following his father’s footsteps—a national level swimmer— young Suyash Jadhav started swimming and aspired to fulfill his father’s destiny by competing in the international arena. Tragedy struck in Class 6, when a routine day of fun and games ended with Suyash suffering serious injuries to his upper limbs after getting accidentally electrocuted by unprotected...

DIRT IS SIMPLY MATTER OUT OF PLACE (Mary Douglass, 1970) Solid waste management is a global issue. The 2030 agenda for sustainable development allows for a significant role to gender in human settlements in addressing questions of circular economy. At the same time, landfill sites have become a major source of contamination, affecting water and the...

भारतीय रेलवे एक ऐसी ट्रेन को भी चलाती है जो महज ट्रेन न होकर बकायदा एक बड़ा सा हॉस्पिटल है, इसके अंदर हर एक वह सुविधाएं हैं जो कि एक सुपरस्पेशलिटी हॉस्पिटल में होती है, यहां जांच भी होता है और इलाज भी। छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज रेलवे स्टेशन पर खड़े इस बोगी को देखने के...