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Schneider Electric partners with Jupiter Hospitals to deliver a technology-led, patient-first, energy-efficient campus with up to 28% energy savings

New Delhi, November 3, 2026 – Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is enabling Jupiter Hospitals to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure through connected building technologies that improve operational visibility, patient comfort and energy performance. Through the deployment of EcoStruxure™ Building Operation and SpaceLogic thermostats, Jupiter Hospitals is achieving energy savings of up to 28% while advancing smarter hospital operations. As Jupiter Hospitals expanded its healthcare operations, managing energy consumption became increasingly complex. With HVAC accounting for nearly 60% of the hospital’s total energy use, improving energy efficiency while maintaining the conditions required for patient care became a priority. Hospitals are among the most complex critical infrastructure environments, where clinical operations, building performance and patient experience are closely interconnected. Connected

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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) and Mann Deshi Foundation across Delhi NCR, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, with funding from its India Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grants. Each initiative is tailored to the needs of the communities it serves, with a focus on practical training, access to relevant resources and market readiness. “Micro-entrepreneurs and artisans are an important part of their local communities, and having the right skills, digital capabilities and connections

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Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Surpasses 2 Crore 70 Lakh Meals through #RunForZeroHunger in 5 Years

New Delhi, October 18, 2026: The streets of the national capital came alive with energy, determination and an inspiring spirit of solidarity as the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) 2026 brought together more than 40,000 runners, turning their collective passion into meaningful action through #RunForZeroHunger. With every kilometre clocked contributing one meal for a child or an animal in need through the Anil Agarwal Foundation’s (AAF) Nand Ghar and TACO initiatives, the movement is driving tangible impact in the fight against hunger. In the 2026 edition, participants contributed 50 lakh meals, taking the cumulative impact of #RunForZeroHunger to over 22 crore 70 lakh meals across five editions, marking five years of Vedanta’s association with the Delhi Half Marathon. The movement

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M3M Foundation’s Seva Campaign Reaches Over One Lakh People in a Month

Gurugram, 19th October 2026: From health check-ups to blood donation, heartfelt conversations with senior citizens to support for children, and community meals to a commitment to a de-addiction society, M3M Foundation’s month-long Seva campaign reached more than one lakh people, spreading the message of service and community participation. The campaign concluded on 16 October with ‘Seva Diwas’, marking the 60th birthday of the Foundation’s Trustee, Shri Roop Bansal. Launched on 17 September, the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the campaign featured activities related to health, nutrition, dignity and social awareness. Partner organisations and associates of M3M Foundation from across the country participated in the concluding celebration. Their participation made the occasion a celebration of shared responsibility towards society

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Pepsico

PepsiCo India and PLAN Foundation strengthen circular, inclusive and scalable waste management models under Project Purna

Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, CPHEEO, MoHUA, present at the launch of Badlaav Ka Blueprint under Project Purna Project Purna expands its waste management efforts to Tamil Nadu and Assam, with pilots focused on developing a Model Ward and Swachh Gaon New Delhi, 15th October 2026: PepsiCo India and Participatory Learning & Action Network (PLAN Foundation) today hosted Badlaav Ka Blueprint: Unnati Ki Sajhedari, a convergence event on inclusive, circular and scalable solid waste management in urban and rural areas, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Organised under Project Purna, the event was inaugurated by Mr. Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It brought together government officials, Urban

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Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership That Aims to EmpowerOne Million Girls and Young Women in India

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to advancing progress for women and girls Mumbai / New York, October 14, 2026: Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies, have announced the launch of a multi-year partnership that aims to empower one million girls and young women across India. The programme is designed for girls and young women from 14 to 20 years of age, across both rural and urban communities with focus on building life skills and confidence. It will begin in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with plans to expand to other parts of the country in the future. The initiative will help

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YES Foundation launches its first YES Sashakt Kendra in Rajasthan

Udaipur, Rajasthan, October 13, 2026: YES Foundation, the social development arm of YES BANK, inaugurated its first dedicated skill centre, the ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’, at Sagwara in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. The ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’ was inaugurated by Shri Babulal Kharadi, Minister for Tribal Area Development, Rajasthan; Smt Asha Patidar, Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika; and Shri Yogesh Jain, Vice Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika in the presence of Garima Dutt, CEO, YES Foundation and senior officials from the partners. The Kendra is part of YES Foundation’s flagship, Integrated Rural Livelihoods initiative – YES Sashakt, which aims to strengthen economic opportunities and enable sustainable rural livelihoods. The centre will primarily focus on training and equipping youth and women from marginalised and tribal communities. The participants will be offered market-linked

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Bisleri International Promotes Responsible Waste Management as Official Hydration Partner of the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026

New Delhi, 6th October 2026 – Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, collaborated with the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026 as its Official Hydration Partner. Held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, the festival brought together over 1,000 school students, and educators, climate experts, artists and innovators under the theme ‘AI & Climate: Reimagining the Future Together.’ The festival forms part of the Purple Umbrella Foundation’s wider mission to empower one million young climate champions. Bisleri’s flagship Bottles for Change initiative played a central role in sensitising young participants on responsible plastic waste management, recycling and circularity. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri created a dedicated ‘Greener Promise’ experience designed to help students see plastic waste as a

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Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and Shikhar Dhawan inaugurate new STEM Lab under Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha initiative with CSR support from Sportskeeda

~New STEM Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marks the continued commitment of Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha programme across Delhi Government schools~ ~ STEM Shiksha builds on Digital Shiksha journey, creating greater access to hands-on, technology-enabled learning~ New Delhi, October 10, 2026: Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, and Shikhar Dhawan, Chairperson, Da One Group, inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri today under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, organized to mark 25 years of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s public service and to engage citizens in the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Supported by Sportskeeda under

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NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) partners with Mpower to launch ‘Project Nirmal’ for comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support for NDRF personnel and their families

National, October 10th, 2026: The NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mpower, a pan- India mental health service provider founded by Mrs. Neerja Birla under the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), to launch ‘Project-Nirmal, a dedicated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiative for NDRF personnel and their families across the Nation. Recognizing the intense stress, physical demands, and sudden deployments faced by NDRF’s rescuers during disasters, this institutionalized partnership aims to manage occupational stress and eliminate the stigma around mental health. ‘Project-Nirmal’ offers a comprehensive care continuum, encompassing mental health awareness sessions, routine psychological screening, individual and group counselling, tele-counselling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and support.  To ensure Pan-India coverage, hub-based teams will

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Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric partners with Jupiter Hospitals to deliver a technology-led, patient-first, energy-efficient campus with up to 28% energy savings

New Delhi, November 3, 2026 – Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, is enabling Jupiter Hospitals to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure through connected building technologies that improve operational visibility, patient comfort and energy performance. Through the deployment of EcoStruxure™ Building Operation and SpaceLogic thermostats, Jupiter Hospitals is achieving energy savings of up to 28% while advancing smarter hospital operations. As Jupiter Hospitals expanded its healthcare operations, managing energy consumption became increasingly complex. With HVAC accounting for nearly 60% of the hospital’s total energy use, improving energy efficiency while maintaining the conditions required for patient care became a priority. Hospitals are among the most complex critical infrastructure environments, where clinical operations, building performance and patient experience are closely interconnected. Connected

Read More »

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) and Mann Deshi Foundation across Delhi NCR, Rajasthan and Maharashtra, with funding from its India Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grants. Each initiative is tailored to the needs of the communities it serves, with a focus on practical training, access to relevant resources and market readiness. “Micro-entrepreneurs and artisans are an important part of their local communities, and having the right skills, digital capabilities and connections

Read More »
vedanta logo

Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon Surpasses 2 Crore 70 Lakh Meals through #RunForZeroHunger in 5 Years

New Delhi, October 18, 2026: The streets of the national capital came alive with energy, determination and an inspiring spirit of solidarity as the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) 2026 brought together more than 40,000 runners, turning their collective passion into meaningful action through #RunForZeroHunger. With every kilometre clocked contributing one meal for a child or an animal in need through the Anil Agarwal Foundation’s (AAF) Nand Ghar and TACO initiatives, the movement is driving tangible impact in the fight against hunger. In the 2026 edition, participants contributed 50 lakh meals, taking the cumulative impact of #RunForZeroHunger to over 22 crore 70 lakh meals across five editions, marking five years of Vedanta’s association with the Delhi Half Marathon. The movement

Read More »
M3M new

M3M Foundation’s Seva Campaign Reaches Over One Lakh People in a Month

Gurugram, 19th October 2026: From health check-ups to blood donation, heartfelt conversations with senior citizens to support for children, and community meals to a commitment to a de-addiction society, M3M Foundation’s month-long Seva campaign reached more than one lakh people, spreading the message of service and community participation. The campaign concluded on 16 October with ‘Seva Diwas’, marking the 60th birthday of the Foundation’s Trustee, Shri Roop Bansal. Launched on 17 September, the birthday of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the campaign featured activities related to health, nutrition, dignity and social awareness. Partner organisations and associates of M3M Foundation from across the country participated in the concluding celebration. Their participation made the occasion a celebration of shared responsibility towards society

Read More »
Pepsico

PepsiCo India and PLAN Foundation strengthen circular, inclusive and scalable waste management models under Project Purna

Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, CPHEEO, MoHUA, present at the launch of Badlaav Ka Blueprint under Project Purna Project Purna expands its waste management efforts to Tamil Nadu and Assam, with pilots focused on developing a Model Ward and Swachh Gaon New Delhi, 15th October 2026: PepsiCo India and Participatory Learning & Action Network (PLAN Foundation) today hosted Badlaav Ka Blueprint: Unnati Ki Sajhedari, a convergence event on inclusive, circular and scalable solid waste management in urban and rural areas, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Organised under Project Purna, the event was inaugurated by Mr. Ankit Jain, Assistant Adviser, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It brought together government officials, Urban

Read More »
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Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership That Aims to EmpowerOne Million Girls and Young Women in India

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared commitment to advancing progress for women and girls Mumbai / New York, October 14, 2026: Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies, have announced the launch of a multi-year partnership that aims to empower one million girls and young women across India. The programme is designed for girls and young women from 14 to 20 years of age, across both rural and urban communities with focus on building life skills and confidence. It will begin in the Indian states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, with plans to expand to other parts of the country in the future. The initiative will help

Read More »

YES Foundation launches its first YES Sashakt Kendra in Rajasthan

Udaipur, Rajasthan, October 13, 2026: YES Foundation, the social development arm of YES BANK, inaugurated its first dedicated skill centre, the ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’, at Sagwara in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. The ‘YES Sashakt Kendra’ was inaugurated by Shri Babulal Kharadi, Minister for Tribal Area Development, Rajasthan; Smt Asha Patidar, Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika; and Shri Yogesh Jain, Vice Chairman, Sagwara Nagar Palika in the presence of Garima Dutt, CEO, YES Foundation and senior officials from the partners. The Kendra is part of YES Foundation’s flagship, Integrated Rural Livelihoods initiative – YES Sashakt, which aims to strengthen economic opportunities and enable sustainable rural livelihoods. The centre will primarily focus on training and equipping youth and women from marginalised and tribal communities. The participants will be offered market-linked

Read More »
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Bisleri International Promotes Responsible Waste Management as Official Hydration Partner of the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026

New Delhi, 6th October 2026 – Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, collaborated with the Purple Umbrella Festival 2026 as its Official Hydration Partner. Held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, the festival brought together over 1,000 school students, and educators, climate experts, artists and innovators under the theme ‘AI & Climate: Reimagining the Future Together.’ The festival forms part of the Purple Umbrella Foundation’s wider mission to empower one million young climate champions. Bisleri’s flagship Bottles for Change initiative played a central role in sensitising young participants on responsible plastic waste management, recycling and circularity. As part of the collaboration, Bisleri created a dedicated ‘Greener Promise’ experience designed to help students see plastic waste as a

Read More »
Shikar logo

Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi and Shikhar Dhawan inaugurate new STEM Lab under Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha initiative with CSR support from Sportskeeda

~New STEM Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marks the continued commitment of Shikhar Dhawan Foundation’s STEM Shiksha programme across Delhi Government schools~ ~ STEM Shiksha builds on Digital Shiksha journey, creating greater access to hands-on, technology-enabled learning~ New Delhi, October 10, 2026: Shri Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Minister of Home & Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, and Shikhar Dhawan, Chairperson, Da One Group, inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lab at CM Shri School, Janakpuri today under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, organized to mark 25 years of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s public service and to engage citizens in the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Supported by Sportskeeda under

Read More »
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NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) partners with Mpower to launch ‘Project Nirmal’ for comprehensive mental health and psychosocial support for NDRF personnel and their families

National, October 10th, 2026: The NDRF Wives Welfare Association (NWWA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mpower, a pan- India mental health service provider founded by Mrs. Neerja Birla under the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), to launch ‘Project-Nirmal, a dedicated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) initiative for NDRF personnel and their families across the Nation. Recognizing the intense stress, physical demands, and sudden deployments faced by NDRF’s rescuers during disasters, this institutionalized partnership aims to manage occupational stress and eliminate the stigma around mental health. ‘Project-Nirmal’ offers a comprehensive care continuum, encompassing mental health awareness sessions, routine psychological screening, individual and group counselling, tele-counselling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and support.  To ensure Pan-India coverage, hub-based teams will

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