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Teacher’s Day: Re-evaluation of Teachers and Their Role in Shaping the Child’s Future
Teachers are some of the most underappreciated members of society, who carry out a very thankless job. After family members, teachers are one of the strongest influences in shaping the minds of the future generation.
…National Small Industry Day: Why You Must Support Local Businesses
Small-scale industries are one of the biggest sources of revenue and employment in our country. Over 95 per cent of industrial units are small-scale industries, providing employment to 175 lakh people. However, due to…
World Senior Citizen’s Day: Have We Failed Our Wise-Ones?
The wrinkles and lines on the face are not a sign of weakness and frailty, but wisdom. Behind those creases, lie decades of life experiences and treasures. They can act as a bridge toward a…
Together We Can Make a Difference, World Humanitarian Day
People around the world go through tough challenges all the time. Be it conflicts, climate change, wildfires, or even when Covid 19 pandemic, these extreme things eventually leads people to lose their life, homes and…
Fighting Hunger: Empowering Communities For A Better Tomorrow
This short sentence encapsulates the magnitude of hunger in the globe. Many people, especially children, go through their days hungry feeling…
Breaking the Chains of Addiction: International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Drug abuse is still one of the major hazards to society's well-being. One of the main problems that the world is dealing with needs to be entirely eradicated from society. On June 26, people around…
World Music Day The Untapped Power that Lies in the Rhythm and Melody
Music is one of the universal things in the world. i.e. it is found in all cultures. Creating beautiful sounds through mouths and objects was one of the first innovations by humankind. As a matter…
Raising Culturally Tolerant Children: How to Make Your Children More Accepting
In light of the recent attack of two northeastern youths in Gujarat for selling northeastern food, we have decided to pen a piece on making our fellow Indians belonging to minority cultures feel safe.
…Children Too Deserve A Childhood: World Day Against Child Labour
Childhood is the most entertaining and enriching part of our life. We get the pleasure to enjoy each moment of our life,…
World Book Day: Why Books Should be brought back in Trend.
For centuries, books served as a medium for knowledge and entertainment. These pages have enthralled the minds of some of the most important thinkers. Sadly, the digital revolution has caused books to fade into obscurity.…
HERE ARE SOME POSITIVE NEWS TO HELP YOU ESCAPE NEGATIVITY
It is easy to get lost in the overwhelming negativity that has engulfed us. Every day we come across some horrific news on social media, from heinous crimes to depressing turn of events. It seems…
Child Care Institutions in India: A Look at Their Lives and Challenges
Child Care Institutions are facilities that provide care and education for children, typically when their parents are at work or otherwise occupied. These institutions come in different forms such as daycare centers, preschools, nursery schools,…
NGOs in India: Making a Difference in the Community
NGOs, or non-governmental organizations, play a crucial role in addressing the social, economic, and political challenges facing India. They work towards promoting development and improving the lives of underprivileged communities.
India has a long history…
What is the difference between Charity & Philanthropy?
The major difference between charity and philanthropy is that charity is more perceived as being an emotional, immediate response whereas philanthropy is more strategic and built on rebuilding. On a similar note, Charity aims at…
Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
The Sustainable Development Goal 6 adopted by the United Nations is “Clean Water and Sanitation”. It is to ensure that everyone has access to clean water and adequate sanitation. This objective can…
All about Sustainable Development Goal 8 & 10 of the United Nations
The Sustainable Development Goals are ideologies adopted by the UN as an initiative to make the world a better place by 2030. It is a strategy for the welfare of people, the environment, and the…
5 New Year Resolutions That Will Work For You
As the dawn of a complete New Year is about to begin, many people say it's time for a New Year Resolution. A personal commitment to carry out a change in your life in…
What is Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality?
The United Nations has designated "Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” as the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5). It strives to end all forms of violence, discrimination against…
Why is a day dedicated to Persons with Disabilities?
3rd December marks the International Day of Person with Disabilities to understand the issues of the specially abled faces and to support the rights, dignity and the well-being of people having disabilities. Over the years,…
Daan Utsav: A Look Inside India’s Biggest Giving Festival
Daan Utsav was previously known as The Joy of Giving Week. The Joy of Giving Week (JGW) is a "philanthropic festival" that aims to become a part of the Indian ethos, with the Week being…
The Victory of Good over Evil: The Significance of Dussehra
Dussehra, apart from being one of the most revered festivals in India, is also deeply rooted in many people's religious beliefs. Across the country, Dussehra is observed for various reasons, and some perceive it to…
The History and Impact of the International Day of Peace!
The International Day of Peace (or World Peace Day), observed on September 21, promotes peace values within and among all nations and peoples. At a time when war and violence frequently dominate our news cycles,…
INDIA AND ITS CULTURE OF GIVING
Many traditions in Indian culture are shaped around one idea, that of philanthropy. The concept of giving is not new in India, the practice is ingrained in the psyche of almost all the citizens of…
Pride Month 2022: Why Is Celebrating ‘Pride’ Important?
June is globally celebrated as "Pride Month '' All the beautiful colors and hues that you see around you are the sign of celebration that marks the freedom of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Pride flags…
Vermicomposting - Are Earthworms really Farmers' Good Friends?
Vermicomposting is a form of composting in which earthworms are used to improve the organic waste conversion process and provide a better final product. Microorganisms and earthworms are used in this mesophilic procedure. The organic…
104 Marathons in 104 Days: Amputee runner Jacky Hunt-Broersma sets World Record
Jacky Hunt-Broersma is a 46-year-old, South African-born and raised American amputee ultramarathon racer. With a marathon streak like that, one might assume Hunt-Broersma has been running her entire life. However, she…
Eid Mubarak!
'Ramzan' or 'Ramadan' is a holy month for Muslims. They offer prayers and fast during the entire month. Ramzan Eid also known as ‘Eid Al Fitr’, marks the end of the fasting period. It…
World Autism Awareness Day
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a brain development disorder that affects how a person perceives and interacts with others, resulting in social interaction and communication issues. Limited and repetitive patterns of conduct are also…
10 Government Health Insurance Schemes that Everyone Should Know about!
The Government of India keeps introducing several health-related schemes for the underprivileged citizens of our country. Every year, with new budgets, different proportions of finances are allocated to the Health sector.
Every government has…
Wars and their Devastating Impact
The United Nations adopted a set of goals, known as Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) that are a universal call to action to end poverty, safeguard the environment, and secure peace and prosperity for all people.…
5 Ways in which AI is making the Planet Sustainable
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence. Simply, it is the intelligence used by the computer or a robot backed by a computer. John McCarthy…
5 Indian sex-positive influencers breaking stereotypes
We need to end the stigma around sex, pleasure, menstruation, and sexual health. What gets these subjects ticking? Sexual intercourse is considered humiliating and sinful to talk about. Especially with the elders of the society…
Laws for NGOs
The word NGO (Non-Government Organization) in India refers to a body that remains disconnected from the Government and not customarily for-profit businesses.
It is an organization or volunteer group promoting social welfare and the…
Sustainable Development Goals - Adapt to a Changing World
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In contemporary times, the world is changing in all aspects, and not all change is positive. With the pandemic accelerating this change, millions of people have been affected adversely. The United Nations (UN) defines…
Corporate Social Responsibility for Businesses
What is CSR?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable—to itself, its stakeholders, and the public. By practicing corporate social responsibility, also called "corporate citizenship",…World Thalassemia Day
World Thalassemia Day is observed globally on May 8th every year. This day is marked to raise awareness about thalassemia disease, its preventive measures and ways to avoid transmission and the importance of vaccination…
Water, sanitation and hygiene
Worldwide more than 2.2 billion people need access to reliably maintained drinking water services and around 4.2 billion people lack securely maintained sanitation services. Improving sanitation is a key priority of the government which has…
Poverty in India
Poverty is a situation in which a person or society lacks financial support and basic amenities for a minimum standard of living. It indicates that the salary or wage level from employment is so low…