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Five Ways Businesses Can Participate in Combating Gender Based Violence
In 2018, UN Secretary-General António Guterres described violence against women and girls as a “global pandemic” and “a mark of shame on all our...
Leaders Insights on Expansion of Scope of CSR Expenditure
The Government of India has decided to expand the scope of corporate spending under corporate social responsibility (CSR) norms. This decision will allow the...
This 19-year-old millennial is demystifying organ donation
Radhika Joshi lost a loved one to kidney failure. That is when she realized that every year about 5 lakh individuals lose their lives...
Why Sustainable Development Goals Are As Significant As Your Business Goals
By Sanjaya Mariwala
Think what comes to your mind when you hear the words ‘sustainable’ or ‘development’. ‘Sustainable’ takes us directly to the core of...
The Scope of Spending of CSR Funds Expanded
According to the companies act, firms with a net worth of ₹500 crores or more, or turnover of ₹1,000 crores or more or net...
JW Marriott Hotel Bangalore to host ‘Run to Give 2019’ Charity Run
JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru, part of Marriott International, will host the ‘Run to Give’ charity run in Bangalore on September 22, 2019. JW Marriott...
150 Countries Participate in Global Climate Strike
With rising awareness on climate change, the world is standing together today to speak up against the phenomena. In order to show their solidarity...
CSR: How IT Can Help Develop Sustainable Agriculture
Agriculture is still the largest source of livelihood among the majority of people in rural India. Thus, if the country has to grow, it...
CSR: Restoring the Sunderbans to its Glory
A new technology developed by Indian scientists for ecological restoration is helping in the revival of mangroves degraded due to rising sea levels, climate...
Progress so far on SDG 14
The accumulation of marine litter in the world’s oceans over the past decades has risen. Plastic is ubiquitous, cheap to produce and extremely durable....
Bringing 120 million Citizens within Range of Lifesaving Medical Delivery Drones
Access to vital health products, in India and around the world, is hampered by the last mile problem: the difficulty of matching the supply...
Governance of Renewable Energy Structure
There are multiple agencies involved in the renewable energy sector in India. At the central level, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)...