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Muthoot Finance Ltd. Supports Sakhi One Stop Centre, Kakkanad, with Wheelchairs and Stretchers

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.

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Sindhi Culture Foundation & Partition Museum celebrated the first anniversary of Lost Homeland of Sindh with ‘Sik Sindh Ji – An Evening for Sindh, with Love’

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,

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Robin Hood Army’s #MissionSankalp78 to serve 78 lakh citizens and transform 78 community spaces this Independence Day

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,

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Rotary Club of Bombay Seacoast and Frido Unite to Honour Army Veterans with Comfort and Independence

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

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PNB Contributes ₹1 Crore to Uttarakhand Disaster Management Fund under CSR Initiative

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.

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Bisleri ‘Bottles for Change’ Collaborates with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

25th July 2025: In a significant step towards sustainable conservation, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., under its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has partnered with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra’s largest and oldest national park. The collaboration aims to promote sustainable conservation through responsible plastic waste management and community engagement within the ecologically sensitive area. The launch event was graced by Shri Anand Reddy, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Core), Shri Vivek Nathu, Assistant Conservator of Forests (Core), Shri Vishal Vaidya, Range Forest Officer (Kolara Core), Smt. Yogita Madavi, Range Forest Officer (Kolara Buffer), Smt. Shobha Koychade, Kolara Sarpanch, Shri Gajanan Guldhe, Satara Sarpanch, Shri Madhukar Jivtode, EDC President Kolara, Ms. Charul Parihar, Project Manager, and Mr. K. Ganesh, Director, Sustainability &

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NoMeansNo Presents India’s Largest Platform on Posh Compliance, Workplace Safety, and Inclusion — the 3rd National Posh Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025

17th July 2025: NoMeansNo, an initiative by the Centre for Skill Development & Training dedicated to achieving Total PoSH Compliance, proudly hosted the 3rd National PoSH Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025 at The Lalit, New Delhi. Presented in association with Nestlé India, Steelcase, UCO Bank, Trilegal, Attero, Ferns N Petals (FNP), BIG FM, Yugank Media, and FITS (Federation of Industry, Trade & Service), the landmark event brought together an unprecedented gathering of dignitaries, policymakers, legal luminaries, corporate leaders, HR heads, IC members, and DEI champions — reaffirming its stature as India’s largest platform and dialogue on workplace safety, inclusion, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) compliance. The event included a first-of-its-kind book authored by Vishal Bhasin, “Objection Sustained”, offering a

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Cultural diplomacy events India 2025

Indo-Rwandan Cultural Night Celebrates “Art for Peace” in New Delhi

11th July 2025: In celebration of Rwanda National Day, the High Commission of Rwanda, in collaboration with Chavara Cultural Centre and with the support of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, hosted the Indo-Rwandan Cultural Night: “Art for Peace” at the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, in New Delhi. The evening brought together an audience of approximately 400 guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, academics, civil society representatives, and members of the Rwandan community residing in India. The highlights of the programme included captivating performances of traditional Rwandan songs and dances by a troupe of Rwandan students studying in India, alongside Indian songs presented by Indian dancers. These performances offered a vibrant showcase

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Nonprofit unicorns in India

80% of India’s Nonprofit Unicorns Scale Through Government Partnerships: Change Engine

2nd July 2025: The Playbook for Nonprofit Unicorns, an extensive research report released by Change Engine, a first-of-its-kind accelerator for nonprofits, flips the narrative that government is a hurdle. Instead, it reveals that 80% of India’s most successful nonprofits have scaled by working directly with the government. The state is one of the most powerful levers for scale, offering unmatched reach, infrastructure, and authority to drive deep, systemic change. Nonprofit unicorns are organisations that impact a million people or 5% of the target user base meaningfully. The report challenges popular belief by showing it is much easier to get a breakthrough with the government than assumed. There is a growing interest among ministries in engaging external experts to improve program

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Capacity Building Commission training India

SCOPE and Capacity Building Commission sign agreement for DAKSH Leadership Program with IIM Indore and Egon Zehnder

Advancing the commitment of establishing a future-ready leadership pipeline within PSEs through DAKSH Leadership program, Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE; Shri S.P. Roy, Joint Secretary, Capacity Building Commission signed an agreement with Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore; and Shri Rahul Rana, Partner, Egon Zehnder for the second batch of program. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chairman, CBC, Shri Adil Zainulbhai, who joined virtually, Smt. Alka Mittal, Member CBC, Shri Ayush Gupta, Director HR, GAIL, Shri K. K. Singh, Director (Personnel), SAIL and senior officials from CBC, SCOPE, and PSEs. SCOPE and CBC are collaborating with Egon Zehnder as Knowledge Partner and IIM Indore as Academic Partner for the second batch of DAKSH, a one-of-its-kind leadership

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Muthoot Finance Ltd. Supports Sakhi One Stop Centre, Kakkanad, with Wheelchairs and Stretchers

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.

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Sindhi Culture Foundation & Partition Museum celebrated the first anniversary of Lost Homeland of Sindh with ‘Sik Sindh Ji – An Evening for Sindh, with Love’

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,

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Robin Hood Army’s #MissionSankalp78 to serve 78 lakh citizens and transform 78 community spaces this Independence Day

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,

Read More »

Rotary Club of Bombay Seacoast and Frido Unite to Honour Army Veterans with Comfort and Independence

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

Read More »

PNB Contributes ₹1 Crore to Uttarakhand Disaster Management Fund under CSR Initiative

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.

Read More »

Bisleri ‘Bottles for Change’ Collaborates with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

25th July 2025: In a significant step towards sustainable conservation, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., under its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has partnered with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra’s largest and oldest national park. The collaboration aims to promote sustainable conservation through responsible plastic waste management and community engagement within the ecologically sensitive area. The launch event was graced by Shri Anand Reddy, Deputy Conservator of Forests (Core), Shri Vivek Nathu, Assistant Conservator of Forests (Core), Shri Vishal Vaidya, Range Forest Officer (Kolara Core), Smt. Yogita Madavi, Range Forest Officer (Kolara Buffer), Smt. Shobha Koychade, Kolara Sarpanch, Shri Gajanan Guldhe, Satara Sarpanch, Shri Madhukar Jivtode, EDC President Kolara, Ms. Charul Parihar, Project Manager, and Mr. K. Ganesh, Director, Sustainability &

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NoMeansNo Presents India’s Largest Platform on Posh Compliance, Workplace Safety, and Inclusion — the 3rd National Posh Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025

17th July 2025: NoMeansNo, an initiative by the Centre for Skill Development & Training dedicated to achieving Total PoSH Compliance, proudly hosted the 3rd National PoSH Conclave & Excellence Awards 2025 at The Lalit, New Delhi. Presented in association with Nestlé India, Steelcase, UCO Bank, Trilegal, Attero, Ferns N Petals (FNP), BIG FM, Yugank Media, and FITS (Federation of Industry, Trade & Service), the landmark event brought together an unprecedented gathering of dignitaries, policymakers, legal luminaries, corporate leaders, HR heads, IC members, and DEI champions — reaffirming its stature as India’s largest platform and dialogue on workplace safety, inclusion, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) compliance. The event included a first-of-its-kind book authored by Vishal Bhasin, “Objection Sustained”, offering a

Read More »
Cultural diplomacy events India 2025

Indo-Rwandan Cultural Night Celebrates “Art for Peace” in New Delhi

11th July 2025: In celebration of Rwanda National Day, the High Commission of Rwanda, in collaboration with Chavara Cultural Centre and with the support of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, hosted the Indo-Rwandan Cultural Night: “Art for Peace” at the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, in New Delhi. The evening brought together an audience of approximately 400 guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, academics, civil society representatives, and members of the Rwandan community residing in India. The highlights of the programme included captivating performances of traditional Rwandan songs and dances by a troupe of Rwandan students studying in India, alongside Indian songs presented by Indian dancers. These performances offered a vibrant showcase

Read More »
Nonprofit unicorns in India

80% of India’s Nonprofit Unicorns Scale Through Government Partnerships: Change Engine

2nd July 2025: The Playbook for Nonprofit Unicorns, an extensive research report released by Change Engine, a first-of-its-kind accelerator for nonprofits, flips the narrative that government is a hurdle. Instead, it reveals that 80% of India’s most successful nonprofits have scaled by working directly with the government. The state is one of the most powerful levers for scale, offering unmatched reach, infrastructure, and authority to drive deep, systemic change. Nonprofit unicorns are organisations that impact a million people or 5% of the target user base meaningfully. The report challenges popular belief by showing it is much easier to get a breakthrough with the government than assumed. There is a growing interest among ministries in engaging external experts to improve program

Read More »
Capacity Building Commission training India

SCOPE and Capacity Building Commission sign agreement for DAKSH Leadership Program with IIM Indore and Egon Zehnder

Advancing the commitment of establishing a future-ready leadership pipeline within PSEs through DAKSH Leadership program, Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE; Shri S.P. Roy, Joint Secretary, Capacity Building Commission signed an agreement with Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore; and Shri Rahul Rana, Partner, Egon Zehnder for the second batch of program. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chairman, CBC, Shri Adil Zainulbhai, who joined virtually, Smt. Alka Mittal, Member CBC, Shri Ayush Gupta, Director HR, GAIL, Shri K. K. Singh, Director (Personnel), SAIL and senior officials from CBC, SCOPE, and PSEs. SCOPE and CBC are collaborating with Egon Zehnder as Knowledge Partner and IIM Indore as Academic Partner for the second batch of DAKSH, a one-of-its-kind leadership

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