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Why Corporates Should Adopt UNGC Principles for CSR
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) has released 10 principles more than 15 years ago to drive sustainability. Since then, nearly 12,000 companies worldwide have...
India’s Stand on Domestic Violence
Women have always been advised by the conservatives that they should stay at home rather than stepping out for their safety. Home is considered...
CSR: Corporate patronage of art and culture
Given the myriad challenges facing cultural institutions in the country today, it has become more important than ever for the private sector – especially...
LANXESS India adds to employability through its vocational skill centre
LANXESS India Private Limited has established a skill development centre in Thane as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme to provide training to...
CSR: Plogging – An Altruistic Fitness Trend
Waking up early and stepping out to jog in the fresh morning air, but getting irritated instead for having to navigate your way through...
This ultra-marathoner is running for a hunger-free India
Renowned ultra-marathoner Dharmendra Kumar aka Dharma is on a cross-country charity run to promote the cause of Hunger-Free India and spread smiles of nourishment. A...
Asia-Pacific not on track to achieve any Sustainable Development Goal by 2030
On its current trajectory, Asia and the Pacific will not achieve any of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, according to a...
Why MBA students should get serious about CSR
Business leaders and governments are increasingly identifying environmental issues and social changes as the biggest risks to global business.
For one thing, the depletion of natural resources...
Tata Power curbs the prevalence of Tobacco consumption amongst 1800 children
Adolescence is one of the most important phases of a child’s life. The experiences that children undergo during this phase have a long-lasting impact...
CSR: Addressing Fire Safety In India
A massive fire broke out in Takshashila Complex in Sarthana of Surat district in Gujarat on Friday, 24 May 2019. The accident cost 22...
What it’s like to have a career in fundraising
By Sumeet Sandhu, General Manager, Resource Generation - South, CRY
What do you want to become when you grow up? Doctor? Engineer? Entrepreneur?
Well, ‘Fundraiser’ doesn’t...
The need for a force of ophthalmologists to improve eye health scenario in India
India’s large populace requires ophthalmic care. But the question is, does it have enough human resource to address this need? Despite major advances in...