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Giving back to the environment, many people think of doing this but only a handful of people on this planet actually practice the idea. Entrepreneur couple Subham Das and Mandira Karmakar from Kolkata’s Jadavpur has started manufacturing eco-friendly gift items, stationery and packaging under their label ‘Amuktika’. Opening up on the same, Subham Das told...

Every year on August 20, Akshay Urja Diwas, also known as the Renewable Energy Day, is held to increase public awareness of the advancements made in India's use of renewable energy. The late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary is also observed on this day. The Akshay Urja Diwas, which strives to raise public...

World Mosquito Day is observed on the 20th of August every year to honour the discovery of Nobel laureate British doctor Sir Ronald Ross. In the year 1897, Ross had discovered that malaria is transmitted to the human body by Anopheles mosquitoes. On World Mosquito Day this year, The CSR Journal talks to Dr Chandramouli...

A small act of humanity, of kindness, can make the world a much better place for all of us. Today, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, The CSR Journal brings to you the story of one such humanitarian act, which is helping a bunch of school students from suburban West Bengal, who will...

The Sustainability Incubation Programme has been announced by the startup hub of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Bangalore, Alstom, and NSRCEL to support startups that have the potential to innovate, implement, and have a positive social, financial, and environmental impact in line with SDGs. The programme will make it easier for technological...

ICICI Securities is India’s leading integrated technology-based securities firm, offering holistic financial solutions and services to Indians seeking seamless access to the world of finance. ICICI Securities offers a large bouquet of services, including retail and institutional broking, financial products distribution, private wealth management, as well as an issuer and advisory services. As one...

Mumbai's waste problem is no secret. According to a report published in Bombay Community Public Trust's web portal, Mumbai generates approximately 7,025 tonnes of waste per day. In 2019, a news report cited the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), to state that Mumbai generates about 11,000 tonnes of solid waste every day which is...

India gained independence from its colonial rulers on 15th of August, 1947. Today, it has been 75 years since India gained freedom. On this occasion, the government of India has launched the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative to commemorate the glorious history of India’s people, culture and achievements. The campaign is dedicated to the...

Women who keep pet cats and dogs often prefer to call themselves ‘cat mom’ or ‘dog mom’. But have you ever heard about an elephant mom? On World Elephant Day, The CSR Journal brings to you an exciting tale of an ‘elephant mom’! California-based software engineer Ankita Banerjee narrates the story of how she...

Handlooms are symbols of the country's rich and varied cultural heritage. They are an important source of livelihood to many in rural and semi-rural parts of the country. Empowering the country’s artists is a unique platform called iTokri. What is iTokri? iTokri is an online store for handicrafts, handlooms, fabrics, jewellery, paintings, and other artworks is...

Mumbai girl Kahani Kaintura and her mother have been rescuing stray dogs in the city ever since the Covid-19 pandemic induced lockdown happened two years ago. Why did they suddenly start feeding and rescuing stray dogs? Sharing her story, Kahani told The CSR Journal, “I and my mom started this around two years ago in...

As the world celebrates ‘The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples’ on the 9th of August, The CSR Journal takes a look into the life and journey of Droupadi Murmu, India’s first ever president hailing from a tribal community. India’s 15th president India’s 15th and current president, Droupadi Murmu assumed office on the 25th of...