Global warming: From diverse sources with differential economic effects
The reality of global warming has come under constant scrutiny by the lay public and news reporters in the last few months – largely because of some unfortunate and illegal access to private emails sent between scientists foremost in this field and some
The unpalatable truth: Our foodgrains will rot again
Abundance is not necessarily good news. Don’t we know that all too well by now? Someone who likes to repeat his examples will refer us to the increasingly increasing wealth of the lucky few which has made the gap between the haves and
CSR: India Inc. being generous – now Piramal pledges Rs 200 crore
In the last couple of weeks, with Warren Buffet and Bill Gates visiting the country, Philanthropy has become a buzz word and millions of rupees have already been pledged towards social causes. The most recent announcement has come from drugmaker Piramal Healthcare. The
Philanthropy gains ground courtesy The Giving Pledge
Thanks to two of the world’s richest men, corporate India is quite seriously talking about social responsibility, causes, development, philanthropy and sustainability. Indian businesses that are opposing the proposed mandatory spend towards corporate social responsibility are, quite interestingly, appreciating the ideas of Warren
The Blue Delhi initiative for water conservation takes off
People from across Delhi filled up their tumblers with water and marched on Rajpath – from India Gate to Vijay Chowk – as part of ‘Walk for Water 2011’ on March 19. The march was a gesture to spread awareness about water conservation
India’s forest cover target unrealistic
Looking at the growing population and demand for infrastructural development, the target of getting 33 per cent of the country’s land under green cover is not realistic, Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh said on March 19 in Hyderabad. ‘In a country
Ramesh continues to encourage businesses to be ‘environment friendly’
‘Businesses are using the word “low-carbon” quite often, which is a great development – it is not considered a taboo anymore… Climate change may also be looked at as a business opportunity… India will surely surpass the set target of emissions reduction (20%-25%)
Responsible supply chain management: To create risk-free zones
The report ‘Changing Course – A Study into Responsible Supply Chain Management’ introduces a new approach to supply chain management – Responsible Supply Chain Management 3.0 (RSCM 3.0). The vision is that it should be possible for international buyers to invest and purchase
CSR compulsion: Is it just a negotiation tool for corporate affairs ministry?
“It is unlikely that the corporate affairs ministry will make corporate social responsibility (CSR) spends compulsory. The ministry is using “mandatory CSR spend” as a tool that gives the corporate affairs minister a power to negotiate with corporate groups,” a senior official close
Because I had only five dollars for little White Jade
[dropcap size=big]I[/dropcap]n 1947, when for India the idea of independence had just been realised, Robert (Bob) Pierce, a war correspondent in the Korean War, was moving around reporting in China. Pierce’s last stop was at the University of Amoy on Amoy (now Xiamen)