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PNB MetLife and Responsenet Train 500 Women Under ‘Kshamata’ Skill Development

New Delhi, March 30, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurers, in partnership with Responsenet, to implement the Kshamata skill development and livelihood program for young women. The initiative is part of PNB MetLife’s commitment towards community development and women’s empowerment. Launched in August 2025, the Kshamata initiative aims to train 500 young women in customer care, data entry, and digital marketing. The program equips participants with industry-relevant and digital skills to improve their job readiness, income potential, and access to sustainable livelihoods. The training is being delivered through two dedicated centers of Responsenet in Bahadurgarh (Jhajjar district) and Rohtak, Haryana. The curriculum combines technical training, practical exposure, and workplace readiness, enabling

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Grassroots Golf India

From Grassroots to Greens: Golf for Everyone. BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation join hands to realize India’s largest golf talent hunt for underprivileged youth.

26 December 2025: In a pioneering effort to make golf more inclusive and accessible, BMW India Foundation has joined hands with The Golf Foundation to launch ‘Golf for Everyone’ – a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing golfing talent among underprivileged children. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “Golf has traditionally been perceived as a sport limited to the privileged few due to accessibility and resource constraints. The ‘Golf for Everyone’ program seeks to change this narrative by creating opportunities for talented young athletes regardless of their socio-economic background. By bringing golf to the doorsteps of underprivileged children, we hope to foster a truly community-driven sporting culture that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity. BMW

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Astrotalk charity work

Astrotalk brings warmth to thousands of underprivileged students across Delhi-NCR in this cold weather

December 18, 2025: Astrotalk, India’s leading digital astrology platform, is undertaking a 14-day winter relief drive across government schools in Delhi-NCR, distributing 31,000 blankets tosupport school children and their families during the peak winter season. More than 11,000 blankets have already been distributed. The initiative is being implemented across multiple locations with active on-ground participation from Astrotalk employees, who are directly involved in the distribution efforts to ensure timely support reaches beneficiaries. Commenting on the initiative, Anmol Jain, Co-founder Astrotalk, said, “Winters can be especially harsh for families with limited access to basic essentials. Through this initiative, we aim to provide timely support to school children and their families during the winter season. Our employees were proud to step out

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CSR Branch International

Branch International & United Way Launch Saksham to Support 63 Women Entrepreneurs

17th December 2025: Branch International, a leading NBFC, in collaboration with United Way Mumbai (UWM), a prominent social impact NGO, has successfully implemented Saksham, Promoting Entrepreneurship among Women initiative. The program empowered 63 women from Badlapur, Bhiwandi, and Diva in Maharashtra to take their first steps toward financial independence and entrepreneurial growth. Over a three-day (18-hour) Entrepreneurial Development Program (EDP), participants received training in foundational business and financial management skills through interactive modules, group discussions, and hands-on sessions.  Delivered by certified trainers and subject-matter experts, the program was designed to be accessible to women irrespective of their academic background. The training aimed to build entrepreneurial mindsets and equip participants with practical, actionable tools to strengthen and scale their micro-enterprises. As

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CeylonCash partnership

Bitget Partners with CeylonCash and Infinite Grace Foundation to Deliver Urgent Relief to Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah-Impacted Communities

December 9, 2025: Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is extending humanitarian support to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought severe flooding, landslides and widespread disruption across multiple districts in Sri Lanka. Working in collaboration with the CeylonCash and Infinite Grace Foundation, Bitget is supporting a multi-tier relief effort to deliver essential supplies to communities still battling the aftermath of the storm. Cyclone Ditwah’s impact has been particularly harsh for low-income and rural households. Heavy rain and rising water levels displaced families, destroyed property, and cut off access to daily necessities. In colder highland regions such as Nuwara Eliya, temperature drops intensified the urgency for immediate aid, especially among vulnerable groups including children and the elderly. Through its

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School drug prevention activities

Cairn Oil & Gas Leads Children’s Day Engagement with Anti-Drug Awareness in Hazarigaon

Children’s Day celebrations at Nahorbari M V School evolved into a powerful learning experience this year, with over 250 students and teachers engaged in an Anti-Drug awareness session The session, organised under the CSR initiative of Cairn Oil & Gas, aimed to educate students about the harmful effects of substance use and empower them to make informed, healthy choices. Led by Ananya Kakoty, Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, the session featured poster-making activities, interactive games, and open discussions to help students understand the far-reaching consequences of drug abuse on individuals, families and communities “Children’s Day is a reminder that every child deserves a safe and healthy future. Awareness on drug abuse will help them make wise choices

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils Pahlé India Foundation’s Landmark Report on Women’s Role in MSME Growth

16th October 2025: Pahlé India Foundation (PIF), a Delhi-based think & action tank dedicated to shaping evidence-based policy research, today unveiled a landmark, seminal report titled “Enhancing Female Entrepreneurship and Employment in the MSME Sector – A Gender Intentional, Multi-State Perspective”. The study outlines actionable insights to strengthen women’s participation within India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector and build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The research adopted a mixed-method approach across six states — Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh — combining qualitative and quantitative insights to capture a holistic view of women’s participation in the MSME sector. In the first roundtable, focused group discussions were conducted with women entrepreneurs to understand their on-ground realities,

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The UCI 2025 Cycling Race Showed Rwanda’s Organisational Prowess

Rwanda to the World Rwanda and its Capital Kigali were the star of the Cycling sport during the week of 21 to 28 September 2025. The world watched hundreds of televisions broadcasting the first ever UCI Road World Championships on the continent of Africa, in its 125-year history, a great milestone, for the international sport. The week delivered much more. Excited fans on the sides of cycling roads in Kigali were offered to watch a hard and unpredictable racing that particularly highlighted the women and junior racing programmes which captured the spectators’ attention. Undoubtedly, UCI 2025 in Kigali showed the love for cycling in Rwanda, and above it demonstrated the universality of cycling and the need to take it global.

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Hartek Foundation lights up flood-hit Punjab with 500 solar Lights

4th September 2025: As floodwaters continue to ravage large parts of Punjab, leaving villages in Ajanala, Fazilka, and Ramdas cut off from electricity and essentials, one of the state’s homegrown organisations has stepped in with a powerful intervention. Hartek Foundation, the CSR arm of the Hartek Group, has announced the donation of 500 solar-powered lights to households struggling in darkness after days of power outages. The distribution is being carried out in partnership with Global Sikhs, whose ground teams are already active in relief operations across the worst-affected districts. “In a crisis like this, light is not just about visibility—it’s about dignity, safety, and reassurance,” said Ms. Harkirat Kaur, CEO, Hartek Foundation. “We want families to feel a sense of

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CBRE’s ‘Ek Pehal’ initiative and Child Heart Foundation brings lifesaving care to children with heart ailments

20th August 2025:  CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm, has partnered with the Child Heart Foundation (CHF) under its flagship CSR initiative ‘Ek Pehal’ to support the early detection of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in children. As part of this collaboration, a series of medical screening camps is being conducted across Gurugram and has successfully screened over 600 children, aged between 0 and 18 years, for early signs of CHD to date. Six medical screening camps, conducted since April this year, have led to the identification of 15 suspected cases of CHD. Further diagnostic evaluations for these cases are currently underway. As of July, 14 children have received treatment under the initiative. CBRE and CHF

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PNB MetLife and Responsenet Train 500 Women Under ‘Kshamata’ Skill Development

New Delhi, March 30, 2026: PNB MetLife India Insurance Company Limited (PNB MetLife), one of India’s leading life insurers, in partnership with Responsenet, to implement the Kshamata skill development and livelihood program for young women. The initiative is part of PNB MetLife’s commitment towards community development and women’s empowerment. Launched in August 2025, the Kshamata initiative aims to train 500 young women in customer care, data entry, and digital marketing. The program equips participants with industry-relevant and digital skills to improve their job readiness, income potential, and access to sustainable livelihoods. The training is being delivered through two dedicated centers of Responsenet in Bahadurgarh (Jhajjar district) and Rohtak, Haryana. The curriculum combines technical training, practical exposure, and workplace readiness, enabling

Read More »
Grassroots Golf India

From Grassroots to Greens: Golf for Everyone. BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation join hands to realize India’s largest golf talent hunt for underprivileged youth.

26 December 2025: In a pioneering effort to make golf more inclusive and accessible, BMW India Foundation has joined hands with The Golf Foundation to launch ‘Golf for Everyone’ – a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing golfing talent among underprivileged children. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “Golf has traditionally been perceived as a sport limited to the privileged few due to accessibility and resource constraints. The ‘Golf for Everyone’ program seeks to change this narrative by creating opportunities for talented young athletes regardless of their socio-economic background. By bringing golf to the doorsteps of underprivileged children, we hope to foster a truly community-driven sporting culture that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity. BMW

Read More »
Astrotalk charity work

Astrotalk brings warmth to thousands of underprivileged students across Delhi-NCR in this cold weather

December 18, 2025: Astrotalk, India’s leading digital astrology platform, is undertaking a 14-day winter relief drive across government schools in Delhi-NCR, distributing 31,000 blankets tosupport school children and their families during the peak winter season. More than 11,000 blankets have already been distributed. The initiative is being implemented across multiple locations with active on-ground participation from Astrotalk employees, who are directly involved in the distribution efforts to ensure timely support reaches beneficiaries. Commenting on the initiative, Anmol Jain, Co-founder Astrotalk, said, “Winters can be especially harsh for families with limited access to basic essentials. Through this initiative, we aim to provide timely support to school children and their families during the winter season. Our employees were proud to step out

Read More »
CSR Branch International

Branch International & United Way Launch Saksham to Support 63 Women Entrepreneurs

17th December 2025: Branch International, a leading NBFC, in collaboration with United Way Mumbai (UWM), a prominent social impact NGO, has successfully implemented Saksham, Promoting Entrepreneurship among Women initiative. The program empowered 63 women from Badlapur, Bhiwandi, and Diva in Maharashtra to take their first steps toward financial independence and entrepreneurial growth. Over a three-day (18-hour) Entrepreneurial Development Program (EDP), participants received training in foundational business and financial management skills through interactive modules, group discussions, and hands-on sessions.  Delivered by certified trainers and subject-matter experts, the program was designed to be accessible to women irrespective of their academic background. The training aimed to build entrepreneurial mindsets and equip participants with practical, actionable tools to strengthen and scale their micro-enterprises. As

Read More »
CeylonCash partnership

Bitget Partners with CeylonCash and Infinite Grace Foundation to Deliver Urgent Relief to Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah-Impacted Communities

December 9, 2025: Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is extending humanitarian support to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought severe flooding, landslides and widespread disruption across multiple districts in Sri Lanka. Working in collaboration with the CeylonCash and Infinite Grace Foundation, Bitget is supporting a multi-tier relief effort to deliver essential supplies to communities still battling the aftermath of the storm. Cyclone Ditwah’s impact has been particularly harsh for low-income and rural households. Heavy rain and rising water levels displaced families, destroyed property, and cut off access to daily necessities. In colder highland regions such as Nuwara Eliya, temperature drops intensified the urgency for immediate aid, especially among vulnerable groups including children and the elderly. Through its

Read More »
School drug prevention activities

Cairn Oil & Gas Leads Children’s Day Engagement with Anti-Drug Awareness in Hazarigaon

Children’s Day celebrations at Nahorbari M V School evolved into a powerful learning experience this year, with over 250 students and teachers engaged in an Anti-Drug awareness session The session, organised under the CSR initiative of Cairn Oil & Gas, aimed to educate students about the harmful effects of substance use and empower them to make informed, healthy choices. Led by Ananya Kakoty, Cluster Resource Centre Coordinator (CRCC), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, the session featured poster-making activities, interactive games, and open discussions to help students understand the far-reaching consequences of drug abuse on individuals, families and communities “Children’s Day is a reminder that every child deserves a safe and healthy future. Awareness on drug abuse will help them make wise choices

Read More »

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta unveils Pahlé India Foundation’s Landmark Report on Women’s Role in MSME Growth

16th October 2025: Pahlé India Foundation (PIF), a Delhi-based think & action tank dedicated to shaping evidence-based policy research, today unveiled a landmark, seminal report titled “Enhancing Female Entrepreneurship and Employment in the MSME Sector – A Gender Intentional, Multi-State Perspective”. The study outlines actionable insights to strengthen women’s participation within India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector and build a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The research adopted a mixed-method approach across six states — Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh — combining qualitative and quantitative insights to capture a holistic view of women’s participation in the MSME sector. In the first roundtable, focused group discussions were conducted with women entrepreneurs to understand their on-ground realities,

Read More »

The UCI 2025 Cycling Race Showed Rwanda’s Organisational Prowess

Rwanda to the World Rwanda and its Capital Kigali were the star of the Cycling sport during the week of 21 to 28 September 2025. The world watched hundreds of televisions broadcasting the first ever UCI Road World Championships on the continent of Africa, in its 125-year history, a great milestone, for the international sport. The week delivered much more. Excited fans on the sides of cycling roads in Kigali were offered to watch a hard and unpredictable racing that particularly highlighted the women and junior racing programmes which captured the spectators’ attention. Undoubtedly, UCI 2025 in Kigali showed the love for cycling in Rwanda, and above it demonstrated the universality of cycling and the need to take it global.

Read More »

Hartek Foundation lights up flood-hit Punjab with 500 solar Lights

4th September 2025: As floodwaters continue to ravage large parts of Punjab, leaving villages in Ajanala, Fazilka, and Ramdas cut off from electricity and essentials, one of the state’s homegrown organisations has stepped in with a powerful intervention. Hartek Foundation, the CSR arm of the Hartek Group, has announced the donation of 500 solar-powered lights to households struggling in darkness after days of power outages. The distribution is being carried out in partnership with Global Sikhs, whose ground teams are already active in relief operations across the worst-affected districts. “In a crisis like this, light is not just about visibility—it’s about dignity, safety, and reassurance,” said Ms. Harkirat Kaur, CEO, Hartek Foundation. “We want families to feel a sense of

Read More »

CBRE’s ‘Ek Pehal’ initiative and Child Heart Foundation brings lifesaving care to children with heart ailments

20th August 2025:  CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm, has partnered with the Child Heart Foundation (CHF) under its flagship CSR initiative ‘Ek Pehal’ to support the early detection of Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) in children. As part of this collaboration, a series of medical screening camps is being conducted across Gurugram and has successfully screened over 600 children, aged between 0 and 18 years, for early signs of CHD to date. Six medical screening camps, conducted since April this year, have led to the identification of 15 suspected cases of CHD. Further diagnostic evaluations for these cases are currently underway. As of July, 14 children have received treatment under the initiative. CBRE and CHF

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