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28 Jun

Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign: Dr. Sohini Sastri

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Kolkata, June 28: To curb the growing number of drug abuse cases in Kolkata, the city police has chalked out a plan to raise awareness among people in the run-up to June 26, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This year, the theme is #unitedagainstdrugs. The Kolkata Police has planned to reach out to maximum people through a rally. Kolkata Police Club has organised an awareness programme on this occasion. Sourav Ganguli, the BCCI president, was the chief guest. Dr. Sohini Sastri, philanthropist, and famous astrologer was invited as the guest of honour. Both actively participated in the…

27 Jun

How adopting technology in its working helped Smile for All become one of the most transparent NGOs ever

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June 27: India runs the most extensive free education program for children under 14. India has also implemented a right to education act for underprivileged children to enjoy inclusivity and study in a private school. Yet, according to the union education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, approx. Fifteen crore children were out of school as of 2021. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/15-cr-children-out-of-school-atpresent-union-education-minister/articleshow/85268637.cms For a long time, NGOs have been frowned upon for lacking transparency in the utilisation of their funds. One of the reasons most NGOs have only been able to do a little good is that there is limited public participation from those outside the NGO’s…

24 Jun

How Poonam Vishal Vidhate Has Made A Mark In Politics While Taking Care Of Her Family

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June 24: Even in the 21st century, if you think women are meant to only manage the house, family and children, then you are probably living under a rock. There’s no profession or industry where modern women haven’t shown their potential. Poonam Vishal Vidhate is one of the powerful Indian women who has made a huge name in politics thanks to her hard-working and futuristic attitude. Poonam from the National Congress Party (NCP) is trying to socialise through politics shoulder to shoulder with her husband. Poonam Vishal Vidhate is a resident of Baner, Pune who has done B.Com from Appasaheb…

23 Jun

75% Indian population never goes for diagnostic tests due to a lack of diagnostic testing culture, leading to the rising incidence of CVDs in youth

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48% of people are either hypertensive or at risk of becoming hypertensive, and 30% of people have a high Waist Hip Ratio (WHR) – an early indication of the onset of CVDs: Study New Delhi [India], June 23: Neglecting preventive care leads to high cases of preventable diseases. And this applies to cardiovascular diseases as well. Currently, in India, there is a lack of preventive care ecosystem, which is the reason why the majority of the people don’t go for preventive screening leading to a host of diseases. When they go for tests, it’s too late. Lately, the incidence of heart…

20 Jun

From A Humble Background To A Respected Politician, The Journey of NCP Leader Baburao Chandere Is Inspiring

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June 20: A good politician is a blessing to society and the NCP leader from Pune, Baburao Chandere is sure one of those. The intention of doing good for the community and experience of doing that are the most important traits of a good politician and Chandere boasts of both. Baburao Chandere comes from a humble background and no one in his family had any experience in politics. But since Baburao always loved to help the needy, his every step brought him closer to politics. Baburao Chandere, a native of Sus, 2.5 km from Pune has a family of five…

17 Jun

Rajasthan’s famed Dhoad Band of Rahis Bharti invited to perform live on the National Day of France on July 14

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Rajasthan (India), June 17: Rahis Bharti and his Dhoad Band from Rajasthan have been invited to perform at France’s National Day on July 14th for the first time. The Dhoad Band, which is famed for spreading Indian culture and tradition through music around the world from the last 22 years, will perform live in France to commemorate India’s 75 years of independence. “We are overwhelmed to be invited to perform live on the National Day of France on July 14,” Dhoad Band’s Rahis Bharti remarked. “A delegation from the Indian Embassy in France will accompany us.” The performance will be…

17 Jun

Hyderabad’s Landvision launches the LVE Foundation to promote women and girl child education

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 17: Women’s empowerment and girl child education are gaining traction in Hyderabad. Thanks to Landvision, a leading real estate company, for establishing the Land Vision Eshwaramma Foundation as part of its CSR initiative to engage in various social activities ranging from empowering women and girls to assisting old age homes and providing employment for youths, among other things. The Landvision real estate group on Wednesday released the logo for the LVE Foundation, where the owners pledged 2 per cent of the company profit to be infused as a CSR fund for taking up various social activities…

16 Jun

An MOU signed to create a Miyawaki forest at Pandesara as a part of the “Satyagraha Against Pollution” movement

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 16: A vast Urban Forest is planned in the industrial zone at Pandesara near the newly made office of Gujarat Pollution Control Board. A Memorandum of Understanding between Hearts at Work Foundation, GPCB and Pandesara Infrastructure Limited was signed. The tree plantation for the 1st Phase was also executed therein. During the Signing of the MoU and plantation program, the Chairman of Pandesara Infrastructure Kamalvijay Tulsian, the President of South Gujarat Processors Association, Jitubhai Vakharia, other employees of PIL and officers of GPCB were present. Kamalvijay Tulsian Chairman of Pandesara Industries Limited, the Regional Officer of…

13 Jun

Gurwant Singh Ladhi’s Journey; Being A Jiu-Jitsu World Champion To Promoting The Sport In India

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June 13: India has a great tradition for sports and keeping aside Cricket, our athletes have been making a mark in various other sports as well. Some of these sports were little known or popular before our athletes raised the tricolor high at global platforms. Neeraj Chopra is now a household name and, after bagging a Gold at Tokyo Olympics, has motivated the new generation to take up Javelin throw as a sport. Meet Gurwant Singh Ladhi. He has been earning laurels for our country in a combat sport called Jiu Jitsu (BJJ). Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) has gained massive popularity…

13 Jun

Greenman Viral Desai organises bike rally to support Save Soil movement

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Surat (Gujarat) [India], June 13: Surat’s noted industrialist and environment lover Greenman Viral Desai organised a bike rally in Surat in support of “Save Soil” movement launched by Isha Foundation of Sadhguru and creating awareness about environmental issues. The bike rally commenced from Zenitex mill in Katargam and culminated at Udhna railway station, which has been transformed into the country’s first green station courtesy Viral Desai’s efforts. The rally was flagged off by Atik Desai, vice president of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Dr. Jignasa Oza, regional officer of Gujarat Pollution Control Board. They also interacted with the audience and…