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Microsoft Corp’s chief executive Satya Nadella, at the Future Decoded Summit in Mumbai held recently, reportedly urged business leaders to build technology capabilities that are inclusive in nature. He said the millennials possess phenomenal knowledge and are quick learners as well, but need to be trained on the same. The word inclusivity resonates with hope, for a future that is vibrant and all-embracing. We would like to focus on that for a constructive approach to the challenges of today.

Please browse through the latest March 1 Tatsat Communique for more such ideas.

Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation
CSR
CSR: Adani Foundation ties up with Lifology CSR: Adani Foundation ties up with Lifology Adani Foundation has launched a unique CSR activity among Kerala’s coastal communities in association with Lifology.com, an international career accelerator for youth. The project aims to provide care
CSR spending: Rise in number of firms going beyond 2% mandate, says report CSR spending: Rise in number of firms going beyond 2% mandate, says report Companies who are not required to spending allocating budgets for CSR are spending
Real Estate Is The Backbone Of Corporate Social Responsibility Real Estate Is The Backbone Of Corporate Social Responsibility It is not simply the financial savings or shareholder benefits that should drive development, but the long-term value created in establishing community sustainability and community prosperity.
Cyber Security
Here’s all you need to know about the Wi-fi security flaw affecting a billion devices Here’s all you need to know about the Wi-fi security flaw affecting a billion devices The vulnerability dubbed Kr00k lets hackers eavesdrop on user activity over Wi-fi
PwC hires new cyber security partner - Insider Media PwC hires new cyber security partner - Insider Media PwC has appointed a cyber security partner to be based at its new Birmingham home at One Chamberlain Square. Sean Sutton has joined the firm from his position as managing director of Accenture’s UK and Ireland cyber security business. He has also previously h…
Paytm Payments Bank Says Telcos Should Act Faster to Counter Online Fraud Paytm Payments Bank Says Telcos Should Act Faster to Counter Online Fraud Telecom companies in India need to implement stringent preventive and punitive measures to counter the menace of online frauds executed through spam SMS or calls, a top Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) executive said on Thursday.
Development Sector
[Comment] What counts as development assistance for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health? [Comment] What counts as development assistance for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health? Why should we track development assistance for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH)? There is no single answer to this question, and therefore no single way to do it. In The Lancet Global Health, Antonia Dingle and colleagues1 report the …
Nespresso ambassador George Clooney 'shocked and saddened' at child labour allegations Nespresso ambassador George Clooney 'shocked and saddened' at child labour allegations Bosses at coffee giant Nespresso have launched an investigation and promised to increase random checks on its coffee farms after alleged child labour was uncovered.
Why does child labour continue to plague Pakistan? Why does child labour continue to plague Pakistan? The Pakistani population has multiplied rapidly in the last few decades, lack of efficient administration by subsequent governments and failure of policy implementation have plunged a sizeable number of our population into poverty. In a developing country, a …
Rising CO2 levels are making food less nutritious. It could cause a global malnutrition crisis. Rising CO2 levels are making food less nutritious. It could cause a global malnutrition crisis. The huge amount of carbon dioxide we are producing and pumping into the Earth's atmosphere is causing much more damage than previously thought. Rising CO2 levels aren't just responsible not for global warming; they also have a massive impact on the global foo…
Education
Strict action will be taken if any private university found selling fake degrees: HP education minister Strict action will be taken if any private university found selling fake degrees: HP education minister UGC had received a complaint alleging that 18 private universities, including two in Himachal Pradesh, were selling fake degrees.
College Isn’t The Only Path To A Good Job College Isn’t The Only Path To A Good Job The top one-third of high school graduates earn more than the bottom one-third of college graduates.
Maharashtra to provide 5% quota to Muslims in education, says minister Maharashtra to provide 5% quota to Muslims in education, says minister The state government will ensure that a legislation to this effect is passed soon, the minister informed the State Legislative Council
Environment
Suit Aims to Hold 'Big Plastic' Companies Responsible For Pollution Suit Aims to Hold 'Big Plastic' Companies Responsible For Pollution A Berkeley-based environmental group filed a lawsuit Wednesday in San Mateo County Superior Court that aims to take on big corporations that pollute the world with plastic.
AAP govt. for 3-level action plan to curb air pollution AAP govt. for 3-level action plan to curb air pollution Options include outdoor construction only till Oct. every year
Waste Disposal: Common Problems and Possible Solutions Waste Disposal: Common Problems and Possible Solutions Every business on the planet, no matter how small, has a responsibility to dispose of waste properly, as well as to participate with the global community in a search for answers. In this post, we discuss some common waste disposal problems and suggest some us…
Nitrate pollution linked to agriculture, says new study Nitrate pollution linked to agriculture, says new study While Germany is set on tightening its fertiliser regulation after the EU Commission sued the country for excessive nitrate levels in groundwater, a new study has linked agriculture and particularly animal fattening with groundwater pollution. Could the Europ…
Government
PM Narendra Modi to celebrate one year of PM-Kisan in UP on Feb 29 PM Narendra Modi to celebrate one year of PM-Kisan in UP on Feb 29 PM Narendra Modi on February 29 will celebrate one year of implementation of the government's ambitious PM-Kisan scheme in Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Monday.
Infosys Foundation to help Karnataka government set up smart classes in 1,000 schools Infosys Foundation to help Karnataka government set up smart classes in 1,000 schools The foundation will also provide Rs 1-cr funding to train government school teachers in science subjects. Foundation chairperson Sudha Murty had a meeting with primary and secondary education minister S Suresh Kumar and commissioner of public instruction KG J…
Measures taken by Indian government will boost economic growth: SBI MD Dinesh Khara Measures taken by Indian government will boost economic growth: SBI MD Dinesh Khara Slowdown in the Indian economy has bottomed out and measures taken by the government in the recent budget to improve capacity to spend in rural sector, infrastructure creation and inviting foreign investments will boost growth, State Bank of India Managing Di…
Social sector
Ahmedabad celebrates 609th foundation day Ahmedabad celebrates 609th foundation day Ahmedabad is the only city in the country to be accorded the UNESCO title of “World Heritage City.” Heritage preservation and its awareness has been undertaken by the AMC and some private groups who organised heritage walks, art exhibitions, competitions and …
Watchdog group files IRS complaint, says Bloomberg using charity as political tool Watchdog group files IRS complaint, says Bloomberg using charity as political tool A conservative government watchdog told the IRS that Mike Bloomberg's charity may be violating the law that bans 501(c)(3) groups from engaging in politics.
Net-A-Porter teams with designers, charity for International Women’s Day Net-A-Porter teams with designers, charity for International Women’s Day Online retailer Net-A-Porter is celebrating International Women’s Day by selling exclusive T-shirts whose proceeds will be donated to women in war-torn countries, an effort aimed at affluent consumers looking for purpose in their shopping experience.
International
Turkey 'will no longer stop refugees going to Europe' after 33 soldiers were killed in Syria Turkey 'will no longer stop refugees going to Europe' after 33 soldiers were killed in Syria Turkish police, border guards and coastguard have been instructed to stand aside and allow refugees to cross the country to Europe amid an escalating crisis in western Syria.
UN prepared to make humanitarian exemptions for N. Korea on coronavirus UN prepared to make humanitarian exemptions for N. Korea on coronavirus The UN Security Council on Thursday declared that it would adopt humanitarian exemptions to the heavy economic sanctions imposed on North Korea to help the impoverished country fight the novel coronavirus, Germany’s ambassador to the UN said. “The coronavirus…
Global stocks head for worst week since the financial crisis amid fears of a possible pandemic Global stocks head for worst week since the financial crisis amid fears of a possible pandemic Stock markets around the world are tumbling into correction territory as fears of a possible pandemic escalate, with cases of the new coronavirus surging outside China.
Blogs
Cervical Cancer: More ways to prevent it Cervical Cancer: More ways to prevent it There are studies that show that 70 percent of the health problems that require hospitalisation are preventable through basic hygi..
Tatsat Foundation And Gflies Honour Padma Bhushan Tatsat Foundation And Gflies Honour Padma Bhushan Dr SK Sarin with Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Gfiles Governance Awards, 2019, that were presented to 15 recipients, on December 12, 20..
1 in 10 Indians will develop cancer: WHO 1 in 10 Indians will develop cancer: WHO Awareness camps will aid govt efforts battling cancer Cancer is the second leading cause of deaths globally, and was responsible for a..
Coronavirus: Challenge from Zoonosis Coronavirus: Challenge from Zoonosis The novel coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc on the world’s second largest economy, and isolated its people. It has spread to ove..
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