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17th October 2025: The Sundram Fasteners Ltd.-produced ‘Wild Tamil Nadu’ premiered on 16th October 2025 at PVR Sathyam in Chennai. Directed by Mr Kalyan Varma, Nature in Focus and supported by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, this ground-breaking wildlife documentary captures the stunning ecological richness of the State and aims to foster a sense of pride and a stronger dedication to conservation in its audience. Wild Tamil Nadu is a stunning new natural history documentary that unveils the remarkable biodiversity of Tamil Nadu—where rainforests, coral reefs, and arid deserts converge to form one of the most unique ecological landscapes on Earth. Throughout the documentary, viewers will traverse Tamil Nadu’s most breathtaking terrains, encounter an incredible array of wildlife, and discover

15th October 2025: HSBC India inaugurated the 23rd edition of its flagship annual initiative, the ‘Helping Hands Mela’, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and community empowerment. This year’s Mela brings together over 50 NGOs from across the country, offering a vibrant showcase of India’s rich heritage of arts, crafts and festive products. The exhibition will run from 13 October to 17 October, 2025, across 24 HSBC branches in 11 cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gurgaon, and Jaipur. Open to both HSBC customers and walk-in patrons, the Mela offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the festive spirit while supporting meaningful causes. The Helping Hands Mela showcases an extensive range of products, including: Art

15th October 2025: CanSupport, India’s leading provider of palliative care, launched the evocative photographic exhibit Touching Lives by renowned British photographer Barbara Hind at a Charity Dinner hosted to commemorate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD), at CSOI, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi. Touching Lives is a moving collection of photographs that captures the dignity, resilience, and humanity of people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as the compassion of those who care for them. Barbara Hind, known for her sensitive and socially committed lens, has travelled extensively to document stories that go beyond illness — stories of love, hope, and courage in the face of adversity. Through this exhibit, CanSupport aims to raise awareness about the importance of palliative

10th October 2025: Muthoot Finance Ltd., through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has extended support to the Sakhi One Stop Centre (OSC) in Kakkanad, Ernakulam, by donating wheelchairs and stretchers to aid in the mobility and care of women beneficiaries. Ms. Parvathy Gopakumar IAS, Assistant Collector, Ernakulam, and Shri. Vinodkumar K S – Regional Manager, Ernakulam, Muthoot Finance Ltd handed over the wheelchairs and stretchers to Smt. Jeeja S – Women Protection Officer and Smt. Liya A. S – Center Administrator, Sakhi One Stop Centre. Muthoot Finance officials including Shri. Renjith US – Branch Manager, Kakkanad CSEZ, Smt. Asha Sivaraman – Branch Manager, Kakkanad and Mr. Padmakumar P – Content Manager, Corporate Communications Department were present during the occasion.

8th October 2025: The Sindhi Culture Foundation, in collaboration with The Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust (TAACHT), marked the first anniversary of the Lost Homeland of Sindh gallery at the Partition Museum & Cultural Hub, Delhi, with a special event titled Sik Sindh Ji – An Evening for Sindh, with Love, on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The evening began with a guided walkthrough of the Lost Homeland of Sindh gallery, followed by a baithak featuring author and scholar Rita Kothari, who presented her two new translations — Kahe Latif (Shah Abdul Latif’s poetry, published by Vani Prakashan) and Ittehad: A Life Together (Guli Sadarangani’s novel, published by Zubaan). Kothari was joined in conversation by Anamika, Manju Mukul, and Aanchal Malhotra,

14th August 2025: The Robin Hood Army (RHA), a volunteer-led, zero-funds organization with over 300,000 members, is in the final stretch of #MissionSankalp78, a nationwide Independence Day campaign aimed at creating a hunger-free India and strengthening communities for the future. Launched on August 1, the initiative brings together citizens, corporates, municipalities, and influencers to serve meals and essentials to 7.8 million underserved people, while transforming 78 community spaces across the country. This is part of the Robin Hood Army’s broader ambition to serve 0.5 billion meals by 2030, strengthen global civic communities across South Asia and Africa, and expand its Academy to reach 100,000 students. The campaign has rapidly gained momentum with support from corporate partners including Unilever, Compass Group,

13th August 2025: The Rotary Club of Bombay Seacoast, in collaboration with Frido, has donated advanced electric wheelchairs to the Queen Mary’s Technical Institute (QMTI), Pune, an institution that has been rehabilitating and training disabled soldiers from the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy since 1917. The initiative aims to honour the courage and sacrifice of India’s paraplegic veterans while restoring their independence and mobility. The collaboration, made possible through the Rotary Club’s network and the generosity of its supporters, along with Frido’s expertise in mobility solutions, ensures that the beneficiaries receive equipment designed for maximum comfort, portability, and ease of use. By combining the Rotary Club’s legacy of community service with Frido’s innovation, the effort goes beyond a gesture

12th August 2025: Punjab National Bank (PNB), India’s leading public sector bank, made a contribution of ₹1 crore to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami, towards relief efforts in the disaster-affected areas of Dharali and Harsil in the Uttarkashi district under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. On this occasion, Additional Secretary Shri Manmohan Mainali and Shri Anupam, Zonal Head of the Dehradun Zone, were also present, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to stand by the resilient people of the hill state during challenging times. The decision reflects PNB’s deep-rooted bond with the people of Uttarakhand and comes as a heartfelt response to the torrential rains and climatic upheaval that struck the state on August 5, 2025.