Breaking Barriers: Towards Inclusive Learning for Special Children
Education is a universal right, a beacon of hope, and a foundation for empowerment. Yet, for countless children with special needs, this right is still surrounded by barriers—social, emotional, and systemic. At SURTAJ Special Children Foundation, we believe that these barriers are not permanent walls but challenges waiting to be transformed into stepping stones. Our […]
Reimagining Corporate Responsibility in the Age of GST Rationalization
GST, when it was implemented on 1 July 2017, was envisaged as a significant tax reform which would bring central and state taxes into a unified system and reduce the multifold and cascading effect of indirect taxes. 17 major taxes are subsumed under GST, barring Central Excise Duty, Service Tax and VAT, under the motto […]
SEMICON 2025: Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse
“Today’s India inspires confidence in the world… When the chips are down, you can bet on India.” ~Prime Minister Narendra Modi Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology. They power essential systems in healthcare, transport, communication, defence, and space. As the world moves toward greater digitalization and automation, semiconductors have become integral to economic […]
CSR’s Missing Link: Mental Health in Education
Introduction: Beyond Marks and Classrooms Education in India has long been seen as the gateway to opportunity, mobility, and nation-building. Yet today, even as access expands, an invisible crisis shadows our schools and colleges—the mental health of students. The World Health Organization notes that one in seven adolescents suffers from a mental health disorder. NCRB […]
International Tourism Day : Preserving the Past for a Sustainable Future
Imagine standing before the majestic Taj Mahal, its white marble shimmering under the Indian sun, or wandering through the ancient ruins of Hampi, where every stone whispers tales of a bygone era. These are not mere tourist attractions. They are portals to our past. They embody human creativity, resilience, and diversity. Heritage, both tangible, like […]
From Compliance to Conscience: How GST Reforms Could Unlock a New Era of Corporate Social Investments
When governments reform taxes, the most visible debates usually revolve around consumption and fiscal spending. What often goes unnoticed is how tax changes ripple into the way corporations invest in society. A rich stream of international research shows that when firms receive windfalls from tax reductions, many do not merely increase dividends or capital expenditure—they […]
The UCI 2025 Cycling Race Showed Rwanda’s Organisational Prowess
Rwanda to the World Rwanda and its Capital Kigali were the star of the Cycling sport during the week of 21 to 28 September 2025. The world watched hundreds of televisions broadcasting the first ever UCI Road World Championships on the continent of Africa, in its 125-year history, a great milestone, for the international sport. […]
Leema Rose Martin: A Visionary Philanthropist Redefining Social Responsibility
In the world of business and philanthropy, few names shine as brightly as Mrs. Leema Rose Martin. While she has shouldered leadership roles across more than 20 companies and LLPs, her true identity has always been that of a philanthropist and changemaker. As the Managing Trustee of the Martin Foundation and Correspondent of the Martin […]
The Comprehensive Learning Transformation Programme in Arunachal Pradesh
Reach to Teach Foundation In India’s easternmost frontier lies Arunachal Pradesh, consisting of a cornucopia of languages, different tribes, each with their own cultural nuances and varied terrain – from deep valleys to high mountains. With 2804 Government schools serving 1.63 lakh students and 15,871 teachers and Head Teachers across 28 districts, the State Education […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates new facilities at Sudeva Football Academy, with support from Hindalco, the Aditya Birla Group
NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today inaugurated newly upgraded facilities at the Sudeva Football Academy, a state-of-the-art residential football facility dedicated to training India’s next generation of footballers. This milestone was made possible with the generous funding and support from Hindalco, the flagship metals company of the Aditya Birla Group. The inauguration […]