Applications open: Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women’s Empowerment; Global Change Award
Martha Farrell Award [dropcap size=big]F[/dropcap]ollowing last year’s inaugural award that received 125 nominations, the second Martha Farrell Award for Excellence in Women’s Empowerment has been announced. Dr Martha Farrell was a passionate civil society leader, renowned and respected in India and around the
Suggestions, observations and ideas for National CSR Awards
[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]his year, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, instituted National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards to recognise companies that have made a positive impact on society through their innovative and sustainable CSR initiatives. The corporate world, being the foremost stakeholders
Swachh Bharat Kosh had nearly Rs 476 crore from CSR kitty in two years
[dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]ompanies spent about Rs 476 crore towards Swachh Bharat Kosh as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) in two years, Parliament has been informed. In addition, companies spent a total of Rs 21 crore towards Clean Ganga Fund in 2014″15 and
Watching birds near your home is good for your mental health: Study
[dropcap size=big]P[/dropcap]eople living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress, according to research by academics at the University of Exeter, the British Trust for Ornithology, and the University of Queensland. The study,
Galaxy Toyota launches road safety project for school children
[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]he stated objective is to educate the younger generation on responsible road safety habits and develop them as road safety ambassadors. This ‘safety model school’ project is a collaborative effort between Galaxy Toyota and Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) and has been launched
Women’s Day; How corporate India is celebrating
IndiGo ties up with Rahul Bose’s biopic Poorna to celebrate girl power [dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]hrough this association, IndiGo seeks to honour the achievements of Poorna Malavath, the youngest girl in the world to climb Mount Everest, and many other women champions who defy odds
Companies that got RoC notices/warnings for CSR non-compliance: CauseBecause RTI revelations
[dropcap size=big]W[/dropcap]hich all companies received a notice or warning from their respective regional registrar of companies (RRoC) for non-compliance or for not reporting on their CSR? Many of you must have read this piece of news in a mainstream business daily as per
Daan Utsav: Viacom18, Piramal Foundation join ‘Hamara Station Hamari Shaan’ initiative
[dropcap size=big]M[/dropcap]edia and entertainment network Viacom18 has joined hands with Mumbai First to participate in the ‘Hamara Station Hamari Shaan’ initiative. On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, on 2 October, the initiative kicked off a beautification programme of 36 Suburban Railway stations
Alibaba Group launches Mission Million Books in India
[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]he organisation has invited Indian citizens to donate textbooks and educational material for the benefit of the underprivileged. Mission Million Books is a pan-India initiative aimed at providing the underserved with access to quality educational materials for their growth and advancement. Alibaba
Camel Art Foundation invites entries from professionals and students
[dropcap size=big]T[/dropcap]he Camel Art Foundation (CAF) 2016 contest is open to all professional artists and students. There is no entry fee and the age criteria for applying is 18 years and above. Launched in 1998, CAF, which is the philanthropic wing of Kokuyo