Year: 2018

Pick Pocketers Set to Get Lucky As People Not Protecting their Mobiles

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With half (52%)  of people still failing to protect their mobile devices, and only 22%  using anti-theft solutions, pickpocketers that get their hands on a smartphone could be in for more of a treat than even they hope for. This is one of the latest concerns raised by Kaspersky Lab, which has found that people are leaving their devices – and the increasing amount of precious data on them – accessible to anyone. Many people today rely on their mobile devices to access the Internet and carry out online activities, so losing a device…

Nawaz Sharif, Former Pakistani PM, sentenced to jail

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The former Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been sentenced to 10 years in jail  in a corruption case in a verdict likely to influence the general election on 25th July. Nawaz Sharif said on Friday that he is not a thief and that he will return to Pakistan soon. I will continue my struggle from jail.    Nawaz Sharif has been awarded 10 years imprisonment” over the purchase of high-end properties in London, defence lawyer Mohammad Aurangzeb told news agency AFP. Prosecution lawyer Sardar Muzaffar Abbas also said that the court had ordered the…

Vijay Mallya’s properties to be seized

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The Queen’s Bench division of the Commercial Court of London has issued an order against the business tycoon Vijay Mallya. Vijay Mallya’s country residence, Ladywalk, Bramble Lodge and outbuildings of both properties in Tewin, in the English county of Hertfordshire can be searched and his assets can be seized as a means of recovering the money he owes to the banks in India.   The enforcement order gives 13 banks the legal option of entering the properties of Vijay Mallya. The debt-recovery and asset freezing efforts are being pursued by 13 banks, led…

Dell continues to accelerate towards its 2020 Legacy of Good Goals

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Dell has released its annual 2020 Legacy of Good update, continuing the company’s long-term commitment to society, team members and the environment. The report summarizes efforts during Fiscal Year 2018 (Feb. 4, 2017 – Feb. 2, 2018). The report and corresponding activities are rooted in Dell’s acknowledgement of its responsibility to realize a sustainable and prosperous future.   Dell’s purpose as a company is to drive human progress through technology. One of the ways the company brings that to life is through its Legacy of Good commitment – to put Dell technology and expertise to…

CSR spending to cross INR 50,000 crore by March 2019 in India – NGOBOX Report

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The total Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending is expected to cross INR 50,000 Cr. mark by 31st March 2019. The CSR compliance is also likely to improve and fall in the range of 97 to 98 % by the Financial Year 2019-20, according to a research done by CSRBOX and NGOBOX.   The research has looked into the CSR spending trend since the applicability of mandatory CSR with the Companies Act, 2013. Spending on CSR was made mandatory for companies falling under certain criteria of annual profit or turnover or net…

Nippon Paint beautifies Kodambakkam by collaborating with AIM

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Nippon Paint India (Decorative Division) completed its painting initiative with AIM (Awareness India Movement) to give the neighbourhood of Kodambakkam a makeover. The event which was part of AIM’s project #Kodambakkam2020, saw student volunteers from various city colleges offer their support to the initiative.   Launched by AIM, project #Kodambakkam2020 was initiated with the support of the Greater Chennai Corporation. It began on 26th of January 2018, under the theme “Namathu Theru, Namathu Porappu and has successfully beautified areas in and around the neighborhood. Close to 115 college volunteers attended the event and painted select…

SC gives its verdict in favour of Delhi CM

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The Supreme Court has clearly differentiated the power between the Lieutenant-Governor (LG) and Delhi Government by declaring that the LG cannot interfere in each and every decision of the Delhi Government, and that the LG is bound by the aid and advice of the council of ministers of the Delhi Government, except in matters of land, police and public order. The verdict is given by a Constitution Bench comprising of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.K. Sikri, Justice A.M Khanwilkar, Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Ashok Bhushan.    The judgment…

It is high time we talk about mental health

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“The greatest need of our time is to clean out the enormous mass of mental and emotional rubbish that clutters our minds” – A famous saying by Thomas Merton, holds true for the past, present and the future. Mental health is a major concern worldwide and also in India. Dr. Brock Chisholm, the first Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1954, had declared, “Without mental health there can be no true physical health.” Even after sixty years later, the scenario has not altered much.   Psychological counselling: A…

US China trade war continues

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US imposes 25% tariff of $50 billion on Chinese goods With the announcement of China reducing its annual trade surplus with the U.S. by at least $200 billion, Asian economies are likely to be significantly impacted in a full-blown trade war. The Trump administration has taken a hard line against China since the president took office. The United States has made a series of moves focused on trade, including threatening tariffs on Chinese products and restrictions on Chinese investment flowing into the country. There is another claim from the United…

Cisco to impact 50 million Beneficiaries by 2025 through partnerships and initiatives

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Cisco uses its technology and expertise to accelerate global problem solving  and positively impact people, society, and the planet At the Cisco India Summit 2018, the company highlighted its various initiatives and programs to positively impact 50 million beneficiaries in India by 2025. This goal is aligned to Cisco’s global vision of impacting 1 billion lives worldwide by 2025 through digital solutions. As part of its philanthropic and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Cisco highlighted the critical role information and communication technology (ICT) and public-private partnerships play to accelerate global problem…