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Hexaware and Ashoka Innovators Partner to Support Social Entrepreneurs in India

Empowering two Ashoka Fellows with financial support, leadership training, and global exposure New Delhi, India – August 25, 2026: Hexaware Technologies [NSE: HEXT], an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organization that supports leading social entrepreneurs addressing complex societal challenges. Through the partnership, Hexaware will provide grant support to Ashoka for two social entrepreneurs selected through Ashoka’s Fellowship process in India. The fellowship stipends will allow selected Fellows to dedicate their time to developing and expanding sustainable solutions for long-term social change. Ashoka identifies social entrepreneurs through a rigorous selection process that evaluates the originality of their ideas, entrepreneurial qualities, and potential to

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ICICI Lombard achieves Guinness World Records™ Title in its 25th year

– Distributes 25,000+ Helmets in 12 Hours, across 14 locations in New Delhi as part of India’s largest road safety initiative – Mumbai, August 21, 2026: ICICI Lombard, India’s largest private general insurance company, has achieved a Guinness World Records™ title for the most helmets distributed in 12 hours, with 25,468 helmets distributed on August 10, 2026 in New Delhi. The accomplishment was undertaken as part of the Company’s flagship Road Safety CSR initiative, ‘Ride to Safety’, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to promoting safer road practices and encouraging helmet usage among two-wheeler and pillion riders. The record-setting drive was conducted on 10th Aug, across 14 locations including 13 schools, with helmets being distributed to students and parents and a road

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Girnar Foundation hosts 3rd annual Sow to Grow Initiative, creates and disperses 67,000 seedballs for ecological restoration

20th August 2026: Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group, successfully concluded the third edition of its annual Sow to Grow initiative, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation through collective action. Focused on advancing ecological restoration, increasing green cover, and encouraging greater community participation in protecting the environment, the month-long activity resulted in the preparation and dispersal of 67,000 seed balls through the collective participation of employees, students, educational institutions, NGOs, government bodies, and environmental partners across Jaipur and Gurugram. Employees across the Group led the initiative by actively participating in seed ball making and dispersal activities. As part of the programme, seed ball making workshops were organized in collaboration with institutions including Udayan Care, Mahatma Gandhi Government School, and

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The Adie Broswon Group Scales Scientific Sugarcane Farming Across Punjab, Benefiting 1,500+ Farmers in 94 Villages

India, August 13, 2026: The Adie Broswon Group is building a growing movement for scientific, sustainable and farmer-led sugarcane development across Punjab. Through its ongoing Sugarcane Development Programme, the Group has already reached more than 1,500 sugarcane farmers across 94 villages, 13 cane societies and nearly 21,000 acres of cultivation. The initiative is designed not simply as an extension programme, but as a long-term movement to transform sugarcane cultivation by bringing scientific knowledge, modern agronomy and continuous field support closer to farmers. The movement seeks to accelerate the adoption of better farming practices, improve productivity, strengthen farmer incomes and create a more resilient farm-to-factory ecosystem. In the coming months, the Group plans to expand its reach to 25,000 acres, with a

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M3M Foundation Takes ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Forward with a Community-Led Green Movement in Gurugram

Sankalp to plant 1 lakh+ trees across 11 Panchayats in Gurugram and Tauru Block this monsoon, bringing communities together to expand green cover and nurture trees for the long term Gurugram | 13th August 2026: As the monsoon creates a crucial window for plantation and ecological regeneration, M3M Foundation is stepping up its green action across Gurugram, with its flagship environmental programme Sankalp set to commence a large-scale plantation drive today under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. The Foundation aims to plant 1 lakh+ trees, engaging 11 Panchayats across identified areas of Gurugram and Tauru Block with local communities, including locations in and around the Aravalli landscape. The initiative will begin across Ghata, Kadarpur, Ullawas, Ramgarh, Bahrampur and

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Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat Launches Noble Initiative to Save Ailing Cows and Support Rural Farmers

IGATPURI NASIK, INDIA — August 7, 2026 — Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat, a premier wellness sanctuary founded by the visionary spiritual guide Gurumaa, has announced a transformative animal welfare and rural economic initiative. The program addresses a critical crisis in surrounding villages: the abandonment and illegal slaughter of elderly, sick, or non-milking cows. In rural communities, smallholder farmers face severe financial hardship when cattle stop producing milk due to age, injury, or illness. Unable to bear ongoing maintenance and medical costs, many are forced into distress sales, releasing cattle to illegal traders or slaughterhouses for nominal sums between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000. To break this cycle, Gurumaa and the team at Nirvana Naturopathy have stepped in with a compassionate alternative. Under this new

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Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra Restore Five Flood-Affected Government Schools in Punjab

Amritsar, August 6, 2026: Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra, both part of the Mahindra Group, today handed over five reconstructed government schools to Department of Education, Punjab Government in the flood-affected districts of Amritsar and Gurdaspur, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to creating meaningful social impact and strengthening community resilience through its CSR initiatives. The schools were formally handed over in the presence of Mr. Kanwaljit Singh, District Education Officer, Amritsar, senior dignitaries from Mahindra Group, Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra, and representatives from the NGO partner, Manav Vikas Sansthan. The rehabilitation project was undertaken following the devastating floods that severely damaged educational infrastructure across Punjab’s border districts, disrupting learning for hundreds of students. Through this initiative, Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra

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Nestlé India launches Kaabil; flagship culinary internship programme for the transgender community

Nestlé India has launched Kaabil, its flagship culinary internship programme for the transgender community. Enabled by Nestlé Professional and driven by BEACON, the company’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, the programme is designed to build industry-relevant culinary skills and enhance employability in the food and hospitality sector.  A 15-day curriculum will cover kitchen fundamentals, regional and international cuisines, recipe development, live cooking, professional readiness and career guidance. Delivered in partnership with Sahodari Foundation & TWEET Foundation across three regional kitchens in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, participants will receive hands-on training, Nestlé chef mentorship and industry exposure with Indian School of Hospitality to build the skills, confidence and readiness needed for sustainable careers. Saurabh Makhija, Director – Nestlé Professional, Nestlé South Asia,

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Sense International India Hosts Spider-Man-Themed Inclusive Event with The Souled Store and Siddhesh Lokare

Collaboration brings a fun, Spider-Man-themed experience to children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities Mumbai, 23 July 2026: Sense International India (Sense India), the country’s first and only national organisation dedicated exclusively to persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, hosted a Spider-Man-themed event at its Thane Centre in collaboration with social impact content creator Siddhesh Lokare (Sidiously) and The Souled Store. Held on 17 July 2026, the event brought together 62 attendees, including 25 children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, along with their parents and caregivers, the Sense International India team and volunteers. The event was designed to create a fun, inclusive and engaging Spider-Man-themed experience for the children through meaningful interactions and entertainment, while fostering greater awareness and support for

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Building India’s Future Workforce: VISL’s Skilling Initiatives Transform 1lac+ Lives Across States

Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited (VISL), a leading ferrous resources company with operations across India & Africa, is commitment to building a future-ready workforce through a diverse portfolio of skilling, education, IT skilling, entrepreneurship and sports development initiatives that continue to create sustainable livelihood opportunities across its operating regions. Aligned with the year’s WYSD theme – Skills for a Shared Future – the company’s initiatives have helped transform over 1 lac+ lives across states. As India advances towards becoming a global manufacturing and industrial powerhouse, a skilled and employable workforce will be central to achieving the nation’s aspirations. Recognising this, VISL has consistently invested in empowering the youth with technical, vocational, digital and entrepreneurial capabilities, enabling them to become active

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Hexaware and Ashoka Innovators Partner to Support Social Entrepreneurs in India

Empowering two Ashoka Fellows with financial support, leadership training, and global exposure New Delhi, India – August 25, 2026: Hexaware Technologies [NSE: HEXT], an AI-first digital and IT services company, today announced a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Ashoka Innovators for the Public (India), a non-profit organization that supports leading social entrepreneurs addressing complex societal challenges. Through the partnership, Hexaware will provide grant support to Ashoka for two social entrepreneurs selected through Ashoka’s Fellowship process in India. The fellowship stipends will allow selected Fellows to dedicate their time to developing and expanding sustainable solutions for long-term social change. Ashoka identifies social entrepreneurs through a rigorous selection process that evaluates the originality of their ideas, entrepreneurial qualities, and potential to

Read More »
ICICI

ICICI Lombard achieves Guinness World Records™ Title in its 25th year

– Distributes 25,000+ Helmets in 12 Hours, across 14 locations in New Delhi as part of India’s largest road safety initiative – Mumbai, August 21, 2026: ICICI Lombard, India’s largest private general insurance company, has achieved a Guinness World Records™ title for the most helmets distributed in 12 hours, with 25,468 helmets distributed on August 10, 2026 in New Delhi. The accomplishment was undertaken as part of the Company’s flagship Road Safety CSR initiative, ‘Ride to Safety’, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to promoting safer road practices and encouraging helmet usage among two-wheeler and pillion riders. The record-setting drive was conducted on 10th Aug, across 14 locations including 13 schools, with helmets being distributed to students and parents and a road

Read More »

Girnar Foundation hosts 3rd annual Sow to Grow Initiative, creates and disperses 67,000 seedballs for ecological restoration

20th August 2026: Girnar Foundation, the CSR arm of CarDekho Group, successfully concluded the third edition of its annual Sow to Grow initiative, reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation through collective action. Focused on advancing ecological restoration, increasing green cover, and encouraging greater community participation in protecting the environment, the month-long activity resulted in the preparation and dispersal of 67,000 seed balls through the collective participation of employees, students, educational institutions, NGOs, government bodies, and environmental partners across Jaipur and Gurugram. Employees across the Group led the initiative by actively participating in seed ball making and dispersal activities. As part of the programme, seed ball making workshops were organized in collaboration with institutions including Udayan Care, Mahatma Gandhi Government School, and

Read More »

The Adie Broswon Group Scales Scientific Sugarcane Farming Across Punjab, Benefiting 1,500+ Farmers in 94 Villages

India, August 13, 2026: The Adie Broswon Group is building a growing movement for scientific, sustainable and farmer-led sugarcane development across Punjab. Through its ongoing Sugarcane Development Programme, the Group has already reached more than 1,500 sugarcane farmers across 94 villages, 13 cane societies and nearly 21,000 acres of cultivation. The initiative is designed not simply as an extension programme, but as a long-term movement to transform sugarcane cultivation by bringing scientific knowledge, modern agronomy and continuous field support closer to farmers. The movement seeks to accelerate the adoption of better farming practices, improve productivity, strengthen farmer incomes and create a more resilient farm-to-factory ecosystem. In the coming months, the Group plans to expand its reach to 25,000 acres, with a

Read More »
M3M

M3M Foundation Takes ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Forward with a Community-Led Green Movement in Gurugram

Sankalp to plant 1 lakh+ trees across 11 Panchayats in Gurugram and Tauru Block this monsoon, bringing communities together to expand green cover and nurture trees for the long term Gurugram | 13th August 2026: As the monsoon creates a crucial window for plantation and ecological regeneration, M3M Foundation is stepping up its green action across Gurugram, with its flagship environmental programme Sankalp set to commence a large-scale plantation drive today under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. The Foundation aims to plant 1 lakh+ trees, engaging 11 Panchayats across identified areas of Gurugram and Tauru Block with local communities, including locations in and around the Aravalli landscape. The initiative will begin across Ghata, Kadarpur, Ullawas, Ramgarh, Bahrampur and

Read More »

Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat Launches Noble Initiative to Save Ailing Cows and Support Rural Farmers

IGATPURI NASIK, INDIA — August 7, 2026 — Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat, a premier wellness sanctuary founded by the visionary spiritual guide Gurumaa, has announced a transformative animal welfare and rural economic initiative. The program addresses a critical crisis in surrounding villages: the abandonment and illegal slaughter of elderly, sick, or non-milking cows. In rural communities, smallholder farmers face severe financial hardship when cattle stop producing milk due to age, injury, or illness. Unable to bear ongoing maintenance and medical costs, many are forced into distress sales, releasing cattle to illegal traders or slaughterhouses for nominal sums between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000. To break this cycle, Gurumaa and the team at Nirvana Naturopathy have stepped in with a compassionate alternative. Under this new

Read More »

Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra Restore Five Flood-Affected Government Schools in Punjab

Amritsar, August 6, 2026: Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra, both part of the Mahindra Group, today handed over five reconstructed government schools to Department of Education, Punjab Government in the flood-affected districts of Amritsar and Gurdaspur, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to creating meaningful social impact and strengthening community resilience through its CSR initiatives. The schools were formally handed over in the presence of Mr. Kanwaljit Singh, District Education Officer, Amritsar, senior dignitaries from Mahindra Group, Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra, and representatives from the NGO partner, Manav Vikas Sansthan. The rehabilitation project was undertaken following the devastating floods that severely damaged educational infrastructure across Punjab’s border districts, disrupting learning for hundreds of students. Through this initiative, Swaraj Tractors and SML Mahindra

Read More »
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Nestlé India launches Kaabil; flagship culinary internship programme for the transgender community

Nestlé India has launched Kaabil, its flagship culinary internship programme for the transgender community. Enabled by Nestlé Professional and driven by BEACON, the company’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, the programme is designed to build industry-relevant culinary skills and enhance employability in the food and hospitality sector.  A 15-day curriculum will cover kitchen fundamentals, regional and international cuisines, recipe development, live cooking, professional readiness and career guidance. Delivered in partnership with Sahodari Foundation & TWEET Foundation across three regional kitchens in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, participants will receive hands-on training, Nestlé chef mentorship and industry exposure with Indian School of Hospitality to build the skills, confidence and readiness needed for sustainable careers. Saurabh Makhija, Director – Nestlé Professional, Nestlé South Asia,

Read More »
Sense International India - Logo - Leher Murpana

Sense International India Hosts Spider-Man-Themed Inclusive Event with The Souled Store and Siddhesh Lokare

Collaboration brings a fun, Spider-Man-themed experience to children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities Mumbai, 23 July 2026: Sense International India (Sense India), the country’s first and only national organisation dedicated exclusively to persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, hosted a Spider-Man-themed event at its Thane Centre in collaboration with social impact content creator Siddhesh Lokare (Sidiously) and The Souled Store. Held on 17 July 2026, the event brought together 62 attendees, including 25 children with deafblindness and multiple disabilities, along with their parents and caregivers, the Sense International India team and volunteers. The event was designed to create a fun, inclusive and engaging Spider-Man-themed experience for the children through meaningful interactions and entertainment, while fostering greater awareness and support for

Read More »
VISL logo - Disha Chopra

Building India’s Future Workforce: VISL’s Skilling Initiatives Transform 1lac+ Lives Across States

Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited (VISL), a leading ferrous resources company with operations across India & Africa, is commitment to building a future-ready workforce through a diverse portfolio of skilling, education, IT skilling, entrepreneurship and sports development initiatives that continue to create sustainable livelihood opportunities across its operating regions. Aligned with the year’s WYSD theme – Skills for a Shared Future – the company’s initiatives have helped transform over 1 lac+ lives across states. As India advances towards becoming a global manufacturing and industrial powerhouse, a skilled and employable workforce will be central to achieving the nation’s aspirations. Recognising this, VISL has consistently invested in empowering the youth with technical, vocational, digital and entrepreneurial capabilities, enabling them to become active

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