Month: October 2018

Publicis.Sapient has launched a short film, #PeopleNotLabels in partnership with The Humsafar Trust, India’s oldest LGBTQ organization. The film aims at building awareness of the constant obstacles encountered by trans people in Indian society.   Set in the city of Bengaluru, the film gives a brief view into the life of Sowmya Shri, a transwoman and Christy Raj, a transman, uncovering commonalities in which people, irrespective of their gender, love and care about each other. Through unique, unheard stories of the two protagonists, the film reveals the harsh realities of…

The Internet and Mobile Association of India [IAMAI] in its submission on the draft rules on e-pharmacy to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said that e-pharmacy models provide tracking and traceability of medicines, abuse prevention, addressing consumption of drugs without prescription, tax loss and value-added services for consumer empowerment in healthcare, which are very important in national development. According to IAMAI, this model also increases entrepreneurship opportunities and in turn, accelerates innovation in healthcare.   IAMAI, in its submission, has however pointed out that the definition of e-pharmacy is…

Dell is committed to putting technology and expertise to work, where it can do the best for people and the planet. Empowering youth and helping them scale greater heights has always been an important facet of the company’s work culture. The organization continues to leverage technology to make a positive impact on people and communities around us. As part of the Give Back Project, Dell collaborated with award-winning National Geographic explorer, Mike Libecki to work in the remote village of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.   The initiative aims at providing…

International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Karo Sambhav have hosted an event, ‘E-waste Management – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’, to prioritize e-waste management as a public interest issue.   The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) passed the E-Waste Management Rules in 2016. They were amended to form the E-Waste (Management) Amendment in 2018. The event highlighted the progress that had been made since the rules were formulated and called for their stronger enforcement.   Last year, the European Association of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Forum…

Vodafone Idea is conducting a first of its kind initiative in association with the Mysuru City Police Department, to ensure a safe and worry free Navaratri festival for tourists visiting the Mysuru Palace during Dasara 2018.   In line with Vodafone Idea’s long-term commitment to achieve the highest standards of health, safety and well-being in and around the communities that it operates, all children under 14 years of age are being protected with Vodafone Happy Cards (RFID radio-frequency identification) tags that are hung on their neck at any of the three…

Close to fifty employees from Ness Digital Engineering, Bangalore took part in a 5K Run-Say No to Drugs, to spread awareness about the negative effects of drug abuse.   The event provided a forum to reinforce the importance of helping people recognize and resist the pressures to engage in illicit drug use. With this 5K run, Ness Digital Engineering is pleased to support the Bangalore City Police in its initiative to curb drug abuse.   Dr. Boralingiah, Deputy Commissioner of Police, South East Division says, “Youngsters seem to fall into the trap of drugs, either out…

Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) has launched a new CSR initiative – the HGS Comprehensive School Improvement Programme (CSIP), which aims to promote quality and holistic education for underprivileged children in Mumbai and Pune. HGS has tied up with Plan India, a nationally registered not-for-profit organization striving to advance children’s rights and equality for girls to create six “Model Schools” and provide all-round development opportunities for the children studying in these government schools.   HGS’ CSIP is a three-year project that is expected to help develop adequate school infrastructure to ensure…