The Himalayas as Living Laboratories: TERI’s Research-Led Pathways to Sustainable Mountain Development
Connecting scientific innovation, community livelihoods and sustainable enterprise across Uttarakhand The future of the Himalayas depends on whether ecological conservation can improve community prosperity. Climate variability, water stress, fragmented landholdings, vulnerable ecosystem and limited market access are daunting challenges of mountain livelihoods. Yet the region’s biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge offer valuable foundations for sustainable […]
American Express Supports Micro-Entrepreneurs and Artisans in India to Build Business Capabilities and Access New Opportunities
India, October 27, 2026: American Express is supporting programs designed to help more than 7,500 micro-entrepreneurs and artisans in India strengthen business skills, build digital capabilities and access resources to pursue new market opportunities. Over the past three years, the company has partnered with nonprofit organizations including ACCESS Development Services, Gramin Vikas Evam Chetna Sansthan (GVCS) […]
CNH Deepens its Focus on Crop Residue Management Solutions and Environmental Sustainability in India
Ludhiana, Punjab, India, October 27, 2026: CNH, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, today marked a decade of its crop residue management CSR initiative, which began at Kallar Majri village in Punjab and is now a national program, and announced the opening of a dedicated parts warehouse in Ludhiana. These initiatives underscore CNH’s commitment to advancing crop residue […]
PNB Observes Vigilance Awareness Week
New Delhi, 26 October 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India’s leading public sector banks, is observing Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 from 26 October to 1 November 2026, in line with the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). This year’s theme, “Probity for Prosperity” (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि), highlights the importance of integrity, ethical […]
Saahas – Gender Justice Labs: Building Safer and More Supportive Communities for Girls
A safe and supportive community is fundamental to every girl’s ability to learn, grow, express herself, and realise her full potential. Yet, for millions of girls, everyday life continues to be shaped by gender-based discrimination, violence, restrictive social norms, unequal access to opportunities, and limited awareness of their rights. Building safer communities, therefore, requires more […]
Reviving the Noyyal: How River Rejuvenation Is Securing Water and Strengthening Rural Livelihoods
Karur Vysya Bank’s CSR initiative in Coimbatore demonstrates how restoring traditional water infrastructure can deliver lasting benefits for agriculture, communities and ecological resilience. Water security is inseparable from the future of agriculture, rural livelihoods and environmental sustainability. For communities that depend on rivers and groundwater, the deterioration of traditional water systems can have consequences far […]
Building Opportunity at the Border: Transforming Schools in Uri
Building Opportunity at the Border: Transforming Schools in Uri For children in Uri Tehsil, Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir, mountainous terrain, harsh winters and disruptions near the Line of Control create persistent barriers to education. BNY’s multi-year infrastructure program at six government schools addresses a fundamental need: safe, functional schools where children can learn with […]
What if the best place to teach leadership isn’t a classroom, a boardroom or a business simulation, but a village?
Dr. Arulsamy S., Head, Karmayoga at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, shares his perspectives on how Karmayoga at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai, is redefining leadership education by taking learning beyond the classroom and into rural communities. 1.Karma Yoga is built around the idea that leadership cannot be fully learnt in a classroom […]
ESG in a Changing World From Responsibility to Resilience
Introduction: ESG in a Changing Business Landscape The business landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace. Climate risks, resource constraints, evolving regulations, investor expectations, technological disruption and growing public awareness are reshaping how organisations define success. In this environment, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations can no longer sit at the margins of business strategy. […]
The Screening That Comes to Her Why Whispering Wishes Foundation took early breast health checks to women’s doorsteps, and what it learned along the way
“My mother died after her cancer was detected too late. Since then, I’ve always worried about my own health, but I never knew where to go for screening,” says Meena Kumari, 48, a homemaker from Solapur district, Maharashtra. In Gaya, Bihar, 41-year-old Rekha Bai carried a different thought, but the same silence. “I had heard […]