C-CAMP receives CSR support from Cytiva to foster early-stage innovations in India

C-CAMP receives CSR support from Cytiva to foster early-stage innovations in India

Taslimarif Saiyed, CEO and Director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has received Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding from global biotech giant Cytiva to support early-stage start-ups in India. Bengaluru-based C-CAMP is an initiative supported by government of India. C-CAMP has directly funded, incubated and mentored 350-plus … Read more

House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations

House committee calls for more medical facilities for troops at forward locations

A jawan walks with ponies carrying food supply for one of the forward posts near the Line of Control at Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir. File | Photo Credit: AP The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in its 55th report on “Provisioning, procurement and issue of High Altitude Clothing, Equipment, Ration and Housing”, has said that … Read more

Environmental, Social, and Governance landscape in India

Environmental, Social, and Governance landscape in India

By Nirbhay Lumde Every business enterprise is deeply intertwined with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. There is a more significant push to commit to ESG efforts. ESG has attracted attention from all stakeholders – investors, consumers and governments. ESG is important as it creates high value, drives long-term returns, and global stakeholders are paying … Read more

The importance of modern Corporate Social Responsibility by entrepreneur Pavan Reddy Appakonda

The importance of modern Corporate Social Responsibility by entrepreneur Pavan Reddy Appakonda

Corporate social responsibility also contributes significantly to the advancement of society, which ultimately benefits us all. Corporate social responsibility enables businesses to contribute to the well-being of society, the environment, their consumers, and other stakeholders. Let us review the critical nature of corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) provides an opportunity for all firm … Read more

AXA launches toll free telemedicine helpline – ET HealthWorld

axa launches toll free telemedicine helpline

Global insurance major AXA has launched a toll-free helpline in India to provide telemedicine services. Inaugurated by union minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh the toll-free helpline is with NGO partner Sewa International in Delhi NCR, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Telemedicine services like SAATH and E-Sanjeevani add a meta-layer to the … Read more

View: Corporates and high net worth individuals should join govt efforts to rescue economy

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It is important to recognise what corporate houses are capable of if they put their minds – and wallets – to it, especially during an economic downturn. Synopsis The last decade has witnessed an evolution of Indian corporates becoming cognisant of their corporate social responsibility (CSR). As a concept, CSR focuses on making a company … Read more