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The southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have again claimed the top spots for sustainability in the latest Public Affairs Index (PAI 2021). They were also the top performers when it came to government schemes like National Health Mission, MNREGS and Samagra Shikha Abhiyan. PAI is a scientifically rigorous, data-based framework released by the...

It is a collective desire of Indians across the globe to see us as a developed nation. It takes a collective effort from every individual to achieve it. The youth of today is a generation of highly aware individuals who are willing to take up the responsibility to work towards various causes at a young...

The state of Maharashtra has bagged the Inspiring Regional Leadership Award from Under2 Coalition for Climate Action at COP26 in Glasgow. The state has become the only Indian state to win one of the three awards by U2 in Scotland. Aditya Thackeray, the Environment Minister of Maharashtra, while receiving the award on behalf of the...

On the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day — observed annually in India on November 7 — we are putting the spotlight on the corporates running CSR programmes for increased awareness about cancer prevention and early detection. The overall survival of Indian patients with cancer is about 30% lower than the developed countries and...

Tomorrow marks the 2021 International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. Despite the protection afforded by several important legal instruments, the environment continues to be the silent victim of armed conflicts worldwide. The toll of warfare today reaches far beyond human suffering, displacement and damage to homes...

As the country begins its recovery after the devastating second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Diwali 2021 brings about a new hope among the people of India, to mark an end to the bleak times and welcome new light and opportunities. Keeping alive this hope are Indian companies and non-profits, which are launching various...

Indian is an agriculture based country, where more than 50% of population is depending on agriculture to be their main source of income. This gives a lot of scope for the growth and development of the food-processing industry in the country. The food-processing industry in India is a sunrise sector that has gained prominence in...

Recognising that climate change is a global concern, big pharma is taking action at a global level. Pharmaceutical corporations are already working on initiatives to reduce carbon emissions across their own operations and value chains, invest in renewable electricity and energy efficiency measures, recycle and cut water use and on bespoke projects which will...

With Diwali round the corner, immersive creative learning platform unlu has launched a 2-week campaign to provide free learning classes to aspiring creators from underprivileged backgrounds. The campaign will provide them with an opportunity to learn from top celebrity instructors, connect with talent, create impactful content and empower their careers. Committed to accelerating the learning...

Global carbon credit exchange and marketplace Climate Impact X (CIX) has completed a first-ever pilot auction of a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits. The auction successfully cleared 170,000 carbon credits from eight recognised NCS projects curated to form a diversified portfolio, at $8 per tonne. What is a carbon credit? A carbon credit is a certificate...

The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt in the pace of development across the globe. The economic activities have been greatly impacted in the last two years as a result of this. While in this time, there was a sure fall of carbon emissions, a new report has revealed that even so, 2021 is set...

With a donation of a steep Rs. 9,713 crore, Azim Premji & family – the founder chairman of Wipro – tops the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2021. This is EdelGive and Hurun India’s 8th annual ranking of the most generous individuals of our nation. EdelGive Foundation has partnered with Hurun India towards creating this...