OPINIONS

At Rio 2016, Sandeep Chaudhary had his own moment of catharsis. The javelin F44 was all but done and Sandeep knew he would finish no better than fourth, a reality that reduced him to tears. In an interview long after the Rio disappointment, Sandeep said, “It’s hard to describe how I felt, I was lying...

According to a study by Clutch, 45% of employees say their company has a policy or guidelines regarding political expression in the workplace. Does limiting political discussion in the workplace, though, have a negative effect on a company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Corporate social responsibility in India can influence people’s perceptions of your company and...

As quoted by Pope Francis, “a community which even excludes one member is no community at all.” In India, the disabled individuals account for 2.21% of the total population at 2.68 crores. Social inclusion is a belief that echoes respecting and acknowledging every citizen, where people feel worthy and can voice their opinions. And...

How does new technology and what kinds of new technology lend additional efficiency to the solar energy landscape in India are the main aspects of solar energy that are addressed in this column. Why should Solar Energy be employed in India? India is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. With a population...

During the recent Road Safety Week, there was much discussion in the media about road accident fatalities in India. To all of us lucky enough not be affected by such ghastly mishaps, these numbers are mere meaningless statistics. So, let’s try and put in some context. In November 2018, Brown University in the US released...

By Lachmi Deb Roy There is a famous African proverb according to which, “It takes a village to raise a child”. This applies to all kids, including special needs children. Often parents feel lonely in their journey and with a special needs kid, the stress is likely to be more. Staying in denial doesn’t help...

A recent survey from Clutch found that most people want companies from all industries to make corporate social responsibility (CSR) a priority. Whether it’s food, fashion, technology, beauty, or another industry, consumers expect companies to act responsibly and charitably in alignment with the goods and services they produce. For example, the majority of consumers feel that...

In March 2010, the UN General Assembly proclaimed the decade between 2011-2020 as the Decade of Road Safety. As a part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that India is a signatory to, it was decided that nations will take all possible action to bring down road accident deaths and injuries by 50% before...

The number of child workers in India has dropped for the first time in 20 years (4.3 million as compared to 12.6 million child workers in 2001). However, UNICEF and several reputed NGOs dispute these figures, estimating that even now, there are about 28 to 60 million child workers. Notwithstanding the difficulty of establishing the...

People expect companies across many industries to commit to corporate social responsibility (CSR). When asked which industries should commit to CSR, respondents answered: Food retailers (70%) Technology (70%) Fashion (65%) Health and beauty (64%) Restaurant (62%) In this article, we will explore how CSR can strengthen your company’s online reputation. We will also take a look at...

By Abhishek Chaturvedi and Dr. Vikas Goswami Water is the most critical common property, a must for life on our planet. Since time immemorial, we have worshipped and hailed it as sacred. Perennial river valleys helped blossom our diverse cultures, complex societies, governance systems and civilisations. But, like with everything else, we have crossed long ago...

By Gabriel Piccillo & Mark Thomas Patterson On April 23rd, 2019, the Charge d’Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Karen Decker, hosted more than 120 Afghan youth leaders at the ‘Youth and Peace’ Roundtable conference convened by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Attendees came from various backgrounds including academia, civil society,...