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HCL Foundation, a CSR arm of HCL Technologies Ltd, spent Rs 216 crore during the 2021-22 fiscal on several initiatives across urban and rural development besides environmental action, up by 10.76 per cent from over the year. About Rs 195 crore was the CSR investment made during the 2020-21 financial year, the foundation said.  "HCL...

India is a  melting pot for ethnic diversities. There is no one 'Indian culture.' However, no matter the differences in these cultures, they are all integrated into the fabric of India. One of the tools that enable this kind of integration is education. In order to ensure the accessibility of education in remote areas, Atul...

This is the story of Children’s Day Celebration, but in a slightly different way. On Children’s Day 14th November, schools and preschools across India mark the day by hosting cultural functions for their students, screening a motivational film or events like fancy dress competition. Some even donate alms to the needy. However, a kindergarten...

Leading a sustainable lifestyle has now become the need of the hour due to the urgency of climate change, the threat of global warming and diminishing natural resources.  As per a 2016 Statista report ( a market and consumer data company), India generates 13 per cent of global waste and is projected to increase...

Achaljamu – a remote village located in Bishungarh subdivision, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand. The villagers are mostly farmers and a lot of them are even below poverty line. For the children of such underprivileged families, many of whom do not even get to finish school education, studying in private tuition is nothing less than a...

November 14th is celebrated as Children’s Day in India each year. The day falls on the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was very fond of children. Children’s day is celebrated across the country to raise awareness about children's rights, education and welfare. On this Children’s Day, let...

“A nation is advanced in proportion as education and intelligence spread among the masses. If we are to rise again, we shall have to… spread education among the masses,” – Swami Vivekananda November 11 is celebrated as National Education Day every year to mark the birth anniversary of independent India’s first Education Minister Maulana Abul...

National Education Day is observed in India on November 11 each year to commemorate Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, who served as the country's first education minister following independence. The purpose of National Education Day is to improve and advance the country's educational system for students. On this National Education Day, let us look at...

Goa is one of the most popular destinations not only for people from rest of India but also for tourists from across the globe. The beauty of India’s western coastal state, which is known for its cashew and coconut production, and Christmas and New Year celebrations are the major reasons why thousands of tourists...

Chhattisgarh is a heavily forested mineral-rich state. It has historic importance for being the birthplace of the mother of Lord Rama. The state is known as the “rice bowl” of India as it produces a large amount of rice. The availability of minerals and resources attracts many corporates to set up their operations in...

We are living at a time when adopting eco-friendly practices are no longer a choice. At a time when the Earth is battling with over-exploitation and destruction of natural resources, pollution, global warming and climate change, it is time to wake up and act fast to save the planet, which is our only home. Even...

In Mumbai's BMC office, Essar installed water filters as part of its CSR programme. How necessary was it? Providing Mumbai citizens with safe drinking water and maintaining the city's cleanliness fall under the purview of the BMC. Nevertheless, it is seen that BMC staff are using water from the water filters that Essar Foundation and...