Cognizant and Grundfos: On a mission to restore Chennai’s Sembakkam Lake
Cognizant and Grundfos have announced funding support for the restoration of the Sembakkam Lake in Chennai. While Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, will contribute over INR 2.7 crores (approx. USD 360,000), Grundfos will contribute INR 1.7 crores (approx. USD
KC Mahindra Education Trust: No freeze on scholarships for higher studies overseas
In all, 55 students have been awarded the KC Mahindra Scholarship for post-graduate studies abroad. The awards were decided after conducting interviews online, due to the situation related to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a merit-based scholarship. The KC Mahindra Education Trust (KCMET),
Tata Chemicals: Training the next generation of apprentices
On July 15, Tata Chemicals’ flagship Apprenticeship Training School (ATS) in Mithapur observed World Youth Skills Day. Established in 1954, this school has trained lakhs of young people to develop skills that make them employable in any manufacturing industry across sectors. To encourage
GMR Group: Learning for the youth continues
GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), the CSR arm of GMR Group, has launched an online skill-based training course for young people at the GMRVF Hyderabad Centre. The course is aimed at enhancing the employability of school/college dropout youth during the lockdown. Since the pandemic
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter: Road safety is important, lockdown or no lockdown
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd (HMSI) has further expanded its digital road safety campaign. With social distancing becoming the new normal in the Covid-19 era, Honda 2Wheelers India introduced the Digital Road Safety Awareness Training initiative – ‘Honda Road Safety E-Gurukul’
Tata Power: Shop direct, help direct
Tata Power has launched a dedicated website offering products made by SHGs and farmers supported by the company. The website, SaheliWorld.org, is a marketplace for its rural entrepreneurs and offers a wide range of Covid-19 essentials, apparel, handicrafts, home décor items, and dairy,
DBS Bank: Facilitating payment services for truck drivers
DBS Bank and Transport Corporation of India Limited (TCIL), a supply chain management company, have announced a partnership to offer digital solutions for real-time payments to truck drivers. The API solution, called DBS RAPID (Real Time APIs by DBS), will help TCIL truck
Mahindra & Mahindra: Efficient ambulances save lives
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, a part of Mahindra Group, has launched a new and ‘affordable’ line of ambulance developed in-house on the company’s Supro van platform. The BS6 Supro ambulance is available in two variants, LX and ZX, at a competitive price of
Forevermark: Diamonds are forever and should be conflict-free
On International Environment Day, a commitment to protect wildlife and keep responsible sourcing at the centre of its business was announced by Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group. The company reiterated that not only are its diamonds conflict-free and responsibly
Comcast: Million-dollar plan to combat racial injustice
American telecommunications conglomerate Comcast has announced a multiyear plan to allocate $100 million to fight injustice and inequality. In a press release shared by Brian L Roberts, chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation, the company said that this plan is a response to structural