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The 5G network is all set to make an entry in India. The trials for the same are expected to be conducted by 2020 and the centre is planning a 6 crore spectrum auction to make the introduction of 5G affordable in the country. While the excitement to welcome the new technology is tremendous,...

In India, the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013, has made the redress and prevention of sexual harassment within workplaces a central concern for all employers. It deems it the duty of the employer, as well as other responsible persons in work places or institutions to prevent or...

While macroplastics are a visible problem, microplastics and nanoplastics which are generated through physical, biological and chemical actions on plastic are emerging as a more serious health hazard. Due to their invisible nature, microplastics and nanoplastics can enter our bodies through products that contain nano-plastics such as scrubs, lipsticks, mascara, shampoos etc., other than...

India has one of the highest female foeticide incidents in the world. The female child population in the age group of 0-6 years declined from 78.83 million in 2001 to 75.84 million in 2011. During the period 1991-2011, the child sex ratio (0-6 years) declined from 945 to 914. According to a study on...

A recent survey from Clutch found that most people want companies from all industries to make corporate social responsibility (CSR) a priority. Whether it’s food, fashion, technology, beauty, or another industry, consumers expect companies to act responsibly and charitably in alignment with the goods and services they produce. For example, the majority of consumers feel that...

The CSR Journal spoke to leaders from the corporate sector as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the maiden budget 2019 of the second Narendra Modi government in the Lok Sabha on July 5, 2019. Budget 2019 is good for start-ups Said Avnish Sabharwal, Managing Director – Accenture Ventures & Open Innovation, India & Middle-East, “The Union...

Dr Divya Karnad, a marine biologist working on shark conservation, is the first Indian woman to win the prestigious Future for Nature award. An assistant professor of environment studies at the Ashoka University, she is among three young researchers globally selected for the award, given by the Netherlands-based Future for Nature Foundation, which includes...

India is tagged as one of the fastest growing economies in recent years. Despite this, the country is lagging way behind in literacy rate. According to a report by the Digital Empowerment Foundation released in 2018, about 30 per cent of the population lags in basic literacy in the country. And about three times...

Tata Projects recently flagged-off the fourth edition of its well-known Green Thumb campaign – an innovative initiative to help restore India’s depleting green coverage. As part of the initiative this year, Tata Projects and its associates intend to undertake a nationwide tree plantation campaign that is based on a unique online participation model of, “You...

Nipah is a deadly virus that can be transmitted to humans from the body fluids of infected bats. When infected bats feed on fruits or date palms, they contaminate the fruits. Once someone gets infected, he or she can spread Nipah virus to others. The recent outbreak in Kerala, which follows one that occurred...

Companies are under great pressure to make sustainability a part of their core purpose because of climate change. According to the UN IPCC report, decisive bold steps are required to be taken in the coming decade in order to avoid the catastrophic consequences of runaway climate change. In fact, the World Economic Forum’s report has highlighted that...

Here's a solution developed right here in India, capable of offering clean drinking water, practically free of cost. A small firm in Tamil Nadu is providing crystal clear water to cities abroad using traditional knowledge about herbs. The man behind the revolutionary innovation is a former journalist. KP Sunil "couldn't clean the scum of politics,"...