Doing Good – But Who Decides What is “Good”?
CSR and philanthropy do good—but who defines what “good” means? This piece explores how power shapes priorities, narratives, and impact in ways we rarely question.
Emotional Wellness – The Last Domino or The First One?
She strongly advises against the word ‘mental’ while talking about the struggles of the mind – because she believes that ‘how’ we say something matters as much to ‘what’ we…
Every Bit Matters – India’s Corporate Wheels inching ahead on Environment Day
From petroleum to wine, from electric vehicles to green living spaces – a lot of companies seem to be putting environment on the front-burner in a Covid-scared world – this…
Volvo Car India launches #BreatheFree Campaign
Volvo Car India executed an awareness activity about the harmful effects of air pollution and encouraged innovative solutions for environment sustainability. This was an integrated program that included Social Media,…
Mitsubishi Electric India extends CSR initiative to 5 Government Schools around Chandigarh
Mitsubishi Electric India has decided to extend support to five Government Schools around Chandigarh including Government Primary School, Papdi; Government Elementary School, Chachumajra; Government Primary School, Matran; Government Primary School,…
Mobile creches launched by PVR Nest
PVR NEST in association with the North Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Mobile Creches launches project ‘Aanchal’
Millet-meals could boost Child Health; says Study
First millet-meals scientific study in schools shows millets boost child growth by 50%
CSR Spending on Calamities has a Compliance Edge
Usage of CSR Funds for relief and rescue in case of natural calamities is the way ahead. Companies need to be aware of the new provisions of CSR Act and align their policies accordingly.
Sanskaras, STEM, Stories and Stationery – The ‘Basics’ are shining in Education CSR
A quick glance at what has been happening in the last few days in education endeavours shows some interesting dots getting connected June was a flurry of activities around a…
One for the road….
“In a car you’re always in a compartment, and because you’re used to it you don’t realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV. You’re…
Is the 2 Pc wheel accelerating CSR ahead?
With more and more companies over-hitting the prescribed line of CSR Budgets, and surveys pointing at a striking jump in CSR spends, are we finally getting the CSR mandate out…
Can corporates be good foster parents? Canon tried and shares
In a span of last four years, Ferozepur Namak village has witnessed several discernible impacts in three core areas including Education, Environment and Eye Care as per what a company…
Canon lights the first candle with Karanjoti
Through an interesting outreach effort, Canon India is trying to extend its support to people across the country, with adopted villages in Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata and Haryana. One among them…
Giving it away like Premji!
— Shashwat DC Much of our generation had grown up listening tales about how the Tatas (especially Jamshetji & JRD) were one of the most respected businessmen, not because they…
With a Tweet & a Like, spreading sustainability alike
— Dwayne Baraka Social Media can help transform your Sustainability programmes and commitment into something that creates engagement and loyalty from customers and employees. Unfortunately it can also kill your…
Sustainability, Matt Damon, Leonardo, and whole lot of coffee chitter-chatter
Disclaimer: These are excerpts from our staff’s coffee-break time so if you expect to find the usual wised-up and all-sophisticated talk on environmental issues on this messenger window, don’t say…
How do you like your Apple(s); Red or Green?
— Pratima H Immortality becomes you, gasps Aro at Bella when she turns into one of his own ilk. She responds with a look that re-affirms the vital difference between…
An alternate approach to CSR strategy
— Ananda Kumar Do businesses have to use CSR as a proxy for philanthropy or use CSR as a means of extending their branding or can they look at using…
Akshaya Patra: Feeding the future of a nation
Out of the 8 MDG goals that had been agreed upon, India has performed exceedingly well on just one, namely, achieve universal primary education. In fact, on this one parameter,…
‘There is more to fundraising than merely charity’
— Chandresh Dedhia There is no dearth of excuses for not being able to chip in the ‘good work’ happening out there. All of us are busy, most of us don’t…