We need NGOs or CSOs to act as the ‘Third Sector’ of governance and developmental process India has the largest share of the deprived and the marginalized among the 1.3 billion-plus, out of the 7.9 billion-plus inhabitants of the world, who are said to be living without shelter or basic amenities required for human existence. …
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This fund will support deserving students at IIT Madras, covering their tuition fees through merit-cum-means scholarships Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has partnered with Power Grid Corporation of India to launch a scholarship programme for meritorious B.Tech students from economically weaker sections. The Power Grid Corporation of India is contributing ₹10.5 crore to …
Narayana Nethralaya in collaboration with Acer India launched the PC + tablet-based software, ‘VisioNova’ designed for children suffering from Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI). This initiative by Narayana Nethralaya and Acer India aims at breaking down barriers and providing patients with better access to treatment. Acer VisioNova, a path-breaking innovation was conceptualized as a mobile alternative …
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Ten years ago, brands could get by without making a statement. But disease, social injustice, economic collapse and war are weighing heavily on your shoppers’ minds right now. While the world is never going to be a perfect place, it’s clear that shoppers expect businesses to do more than just provide products and services. In …
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J.P. Morgan today announced, in collaboration with YouChange China Social Entrepreneur Foundation (YouChange), the launch of the second phase of Power Up Women Program. This new three-year phase will provide comprehensive E-Commerce skills training, financial coaching and resource matching services for women in rural China to help them improve income and build financial resilience of their …
