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Healthcare as an industry has seen major developments in the past decade. There has been a constant requirement of qualified doctors, medical practitioners, and public-private collaborations that will promote better quality healthcare services to the masses. Corporate Social Responsibility in India has the maximum contribution towards education followed by healthcare. Although the contribution towards improving...

Kangana Ranaut has always been a vocal and responsible star. The Bollywood diva has established herself as a symbol of resilience against the patriarchy ingrained in the industry. Last year, after the devastating floods that shook Kerala, Kangana had donated to those who had been affected. She had said, "I want to urge to people...

जहां एक तरफ अपने देश भारत में नरेंद्र मोदी के पक्ष में मोदी मोदी के नारे हर गली हर कूचे में लग रही है वहीं अमेरिका की प्रतिष्ठित टाइम मैगजीन ने प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को अपने कवर पेज पर जगह देते हुए नरेंद्र मोदी को डिवाइडर इन चीफ की संज्ञा दी है। साथी एक...

Policy makers, practitioners and researchers from 15 countries across the region wrapped up a four-day training in Cambodia underscoring the need for appropriate agricultural machinery to enable the adoption of conservation agriculture approaches in the Asia-Pacific region. Despite its growing significance as a means to address land degradation and declining yields in the agricultural sector,...

The global economy is growing at a rapid speed. However, the price for this growth is being paid by nature in the most horrendous manner. The relentless pursuit of growth combined with the impact of climate change has put one million species at risk of extinction, according to a report on the damage done by modern...

By Ami Misra, Programme Specialist, National CSR Hub, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Women’s empowerment is a buzzword in contemporary times. However, the nuances of this buzzword are seldom understood with all its complexities. The Indian landscape has a large variety of actors advocating for and promoting the cause of women. Apart from having a Cabinet...

HDFC Bank today announced that it will restore and repair 20 government schools in Odisha that were affected by cyclone Fani. This initiative is aimed to help restore normalcy for distressed school students in the cyclone-hit districts of Khurda, Puri and Cuttack. The restoration plan will cover: Repairs and Refurbishment for school premises Restoring Sanitation...

Volkswagen India signed a MoU with Lila Poonawalla Foundation towards the education of girls from Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. The MoU was signed by Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Volkswagen India Private Limited, Jan Frydrych, Head HR and Admin, Volkswagen India Private Limited, Lila Poonawalla, Chairperson, Lila Poonawalla Foundation in the presence Priti Khare, CEO of...

Walmart Inc. has issued its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which details the company’s goals, progress and achievements for the fiscal year 2019 toward its commitment to increase economic opportunity for associates and local communities, build sustainability in supply chains and activate climate change initiatives. The company is disclosing progress to date in several...

Road crashes still contribute to the most number of deaths in the world. According to a report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO), road accidents are the leading cause of death among people in the 5-29 age-group worldwide with more than 1.35 million lives lost each year and 50 million sustaining injuries. The...

Globally, it is estimated that women earn 77% of what men earn. While data from 37 countries show the gender pay gap is slowly decreasing according to the UN Women report ‘Turning Promises Into Action’, at current trends equal pay will not be achieved before the year 2086 without targeted action. Since gender pay gaps...

Two years ago, Swiggy took a leap towards sustainable development by encouraging more mechanical cycles for its fleet. The move also had the added benefit of enabling more riders in becoming a part of Swiggy’s delivery fleet. Delivery partners swear by the swift movement, smooth navigation, mobility and fitness benefits of riding cycles. Additionally, cycle...