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Bisleri international partners with meerut cantonment, the H2OMovement, pact to advance responsible water & plastic management warmly

October 9, 2026

The programme was inaugurated on September 30 in the presence of Major General Sumit Rana, Meerut Cantonment, Mr K Ganesh, Director, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, and Dr Sanjaanaa Jon, Founder PACT & H2Omovement. As part of the inaugural event, Bisleri unveiled recycled plastic benches and used plastic collection bins to show case post-consumer plastics can be made to useful product and promote circular economy. Bisleri and H2OMovement teams conducted sessions with school students on water, plastic management, source segregation, four-bin segregation, and recycling. Speaking at the event, Mr K Ganesh, Director – Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International, said, “Building a circular economy requires collective action by businesses, institutions and communities. Through Bottles for Change, we are focused

Muthoot Finance’s Scholarship Programme Has Disbursed Over ₹5.26 Crore, Enabling 512 Professionals Build Careers in Medicine, Engineering and Nursing

October 6, 2026

The Muthoot M. George Higher Education Scholarship has helped create 512 professionals, including 176 doctors, 184 engineers and 152 nurses over nine editions The scholarship enters its 10th edition; applications are invited from eligible students in Kerala until October 17, 2026 Kochi, October 5, 2026: Applications are now open for the 10th edition of Muthoot Finance’s Muthoot M. George Higher Education Scholarship, a programme that has helped create 512 professionals, including 176 doctors, 184 engineers and 152 nurses, over the past nine editions. With ₹5.26 crore disbursed so far, the programme has supported deserving students in pursuing professional education and building careers in their chosen fields. The latest edition offers 120 scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year, including 30

From Village Grounds to National Arenas: Badnu’s Young Daughters Make Their Mark in Cricket backed by Avaada Foundation

October 6, 2026

Backed by Avaada Foundation, girls from Mahatma Gandhi Government School,Badnu secure state titles, national medals and an opportunity with Delhi Capitals Avaada’s latest campaign, “Badnu Ke Champions: Ghoonghat Se Helmet Tak”, captures the inspiring transformation of these young girls breaking barriers and pursuing their dreams on the cricket field Bikaner/Mumbai/Delhi, 5th October 2026: At a time when Indian women’s cricket is inspiring millions, a group of talented girls from Badnu, a small village in Rajasthan, is scripting its own story of courage, determination and achievement. Overcoming social and financial barriers, these young athletes have represented Rajasthan at national-level tournaments, won medals and earned opportunities on prestigious sporting platforms. This extraordinary feat has been made possible by Avaada Foundation, the social

CG Power and Sky Social Strengthen Community Health, Hygiene and Youth Leadership in Rural Madhya Pradesh

October 5, 2026

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited, in collaboration with Sky Social, is implementing the CG Power × Sky Social Community Health & Youth Leadership Initiative 2026 in Amoda village, Madhya Pradesh, with the aim of strengthening community awareness around health, hygiene, well-being, responsible choices and youth leadership. The programme takes a community-wide approach, with interactive sessions and conversations involving girls and boys, school-going children, adolescent boys and girls, young men, youth groups, peer leaders, Panchayat representatives and other village community members. The sessions cover a range of issues including: Personal health, hygiene and healthy everyday practices Menstrual health and hygiene Puberty, body changes and growing up Period-related myths and misconceptions Nutrition and sanitation De-addiction and awareness around tobacco, alcohol and

M3M Foundation’s ‘Threads of India – Bharat Ka Taana Baana’ Brings India’s Textile Heritage, Fashion and Purpose Together

October 1, 2026

New Delhi| 30th September 2026: From learning directly from traditional weavers and artisans across India to translating those experiences into contemporary fashion, M3M Foundation’s Threads of India – Bharat Ka Taana Baana brought together craft, culture, sustainability and women’s empowerment at an exclusive ‘Evening of Patronage & Purpose’ at Roseate House, New Delhi. At the heart of the initiative were 32 unique dresses, created by four young women artisans from M3M Foundation’s iMpower Academy for Skills. The collection, titled ‘Ada-e-Hind’, represents a journey that took the young artisans beyond the classroom and into the heart of India’s textile traditions. The evening brought together a glamorous gathering of Delhi’s fashion and social circuit, including Ramola Bachchan, Rina Dhaka, Sunit Verma, Sonal

SCERT Uttarakhand and Kotak Education Foundation sign MoU for Capacity Building of Teachers in AI Literacy and Competency across the state

September 29, 2026

India, September 29, 2026 -The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Uttarakhand, and the Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy and competency among teachers and strengthen digital and technology-enabled education across the state. Under the agreement, SCERT Uttarakhand, particularly its IT Department, and KEF will jointly work on content development, online course design, technical support, and the implementation and dissemination of online courses for teachers. The partnership was formally approved by Additional Director Padmendra Saklani, who conveyed that courses developed through this collaboration are expected to be delivered through platforms like DIKSHA, UK e-Srijan and Mission Karmayogi. The partnership places AI literacy and competency at the centre

InterGlobe Foundation and IndiGoReach Organise ‘My City My Heritage’ Walk in Mysuru, Celebrating Its Rich Cultural Heritage

September 29, 2026

National, September 29, 2026: InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, and IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, India’s preferred airline and one of the fastest-growing carriers in the world, jointly hosted an immersive heritage walk in Mysuru. This specially curated experience was part of the ‘My City My Heritage’ campaign, designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Indian cities. By reconnecting citizens with their roots, the campaign fosters shared pride and a long-term commitment to cultural preservation. The walk, themed ‘Markets, Museums and Mysuru’, was held in collaboration with Sahapedia and India Foundation for the Arts (IFA). It offered participants a unique opportunity to explore the city beyond its palaces and engage with the civic,

Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Strengthen Responsible PET Collection During Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Across Mumbai and Thane

September 26, 2026

~ The initiative builds on the broader Maidaan Saaf campaign, which focuses on promoting responsible plastic waste collection, segregation and recycling at high-footfall cultural events Mumbai, September 2026: Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), in collaboration with Sangam Pratishthan, are undertaking a used PET bottle collection and recycling initiative during Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai and Thane. Running from September 16 to 25, the 10-day initiative is promoting responsible PET waste collection at four Ganpati locations: Ganesh Gully, Thane Cha Raja, Nare Park / Parel Cha Raja and Rangari. The four locations have been selected for their significant footfall during Ganesh Chaturthi, providing an opportunity to reach a large number of devotees, visitors and local communities.

BC Jindal Group Deepens Support for Vulnerable Communities; Benefits Over 1000 Lives Through Shelter Home Programme

September 10, 2026

New Delhi, 8th September 2026: The BC Jindal Foundation, the CSR arm of one of India’s leading business conglomerates, the BC Jindal Group, has announced that its Shelter Home Programme has directly benefitted over 1000 individuals belonging to vulnerable groups across the Delhi National Capital Region. Over the past five years, the Foundation has committed Rs 3 crore towards the programme, providing care and support to more than 100 people on average every day, throughout the year. The BC Jindal Group, led by Shyam Sunder Jindal, Promoter, BC Jindal Group, through its foundation’s initiative, addresses critical needs related to the physical health, emotional well-being and social inclusion of marginalized senior citizens and abandoned children. The programme provides highly nutritious meals

Hexaware and Ashoka Innovators Partner to Support Social Entrepreneurs in India

August 25, 2026

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