Conversations around best CSR practices were the takeaways from IRMA Round Table
It has been over two weeks, but unlike other conferences and seminars, the discussions that started at CSR Round Table are still on. Individuals who participated in the talks, made presentations, brainstormed and networked at the conference are now engaging in conversations through
Decoding the CSR clause in Companies Bill 2012 – Part 3
After one quick read of Section 135 in the Companies Bill, you will think how simple and practical it is. Then, if you will think again, you will realise that the 10 points in Schedule VII which are written on the last page
Decoding the CSR clause in Companies Bill 2012 – Part 2
Google for ‘news’ on CSR and you’ll find almost all dailies writing something or the other around what is happening and what may be done and what all may happen. While some news articles are focusing on pros and cons of the Bill
Beyond prison and persecution: The enduring spirit of Maruti workers
From 10 August 2013, the retrenched workers of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), at the plant located at Manesar in the state of Haryana, India, are all set to renew and reinforce their struggle to uphold their democratic rights to organise and protest.
Decoding the CSR clause in Companies Bill 2012 – Part 1
For many of us, it is no news that the Companies Bill 2012 is yet to be mentioned in the parliament. The killing of Indian Army soldiers on the border diverted attention of the members of both houses and at this point even
Your sparkling-white cotton shirt is the dirtiest in the world
a) Why? a) Because the cotton it is made of is the world’s dirtiest crop. The cotton produced on about two per cent of the world’s farmland consumes nearly 20 per cent of insecticides and pesticides – nearly double of any crop produced
The billion-dollar solar story has just begun
The idea of a ‘solar revolution’ – whereby we will all use free electricity from the sun, which is the biggest source of renewable energy on the planet – has an alluring ring to it, and the hope that it will come true
Anecdotes from the life of domestic workers in Delhi and in defence of Sumari’s rights
‘A domestic animal is one, such as a dog or a cat, that is sufficiently tamed to live with a family, or one, such as a cow, a chicken or a horse, that can be used to contribute to a family`s support,’ according
The great delusion: A world with endless water supply – Part 2
Since water cannot be created but only managed, should we place our greater faith in public service bodies or private corporations? Should water service be privatized, after all? Or, is there a choice here? Perhaps not. Already, drinking water is a full-fledged commodity
The great delusion: A world with endless water supply – Part 1
Water has no substitute. And this makes it the single most precious resource on Earth. So, when terms like ‘water supply’, ‘water scarcity’, and ‘water management’ start being tossed about with more frequency and urgency, there is a sense of dread. And incredulity,