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Letter from the Director
Dear subscriber,

The government announcement of a relief package for the poor worth Rs 1.7 trillion to blunt the effects of the lockdown imposed to contain Covid-19 is a welcome move. Focusing on reconstructive steps is going to be crucial in the coming days. A lot needs to be done on all fronts to clean the scars left by this unprecedented onslaught. For instance, on the social side, stories of doctors, health workers, airline staff facing ostracization due to rumours of spreading the virus paint a grim picture of humiliation suffered by frontline workers.

We, at Tatsat Foundation, would like to keep an optimistic outlook and are determined to do our utmost to repair the damages faced by the vulnerable sections. It’s a collective humanitarian challenge that we all have to fight together. Please browse through the April 1-15, 2020 Tatsat Communique to remain connected with issues that matter.

Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation
CSR
Private sector making strides in fight against coronavirus Private sector making strides in fight against coronavirus It’s easy to feel depressed and scared these days. News about the impact and death toll of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, is constant. Government responses have been chaotic, ranging from near-indifference to suddenly shutting down the economy, with politicia…
Why Companies Should Invest In CSR Policy? Why Companies Should Invest In CSR Policy? Corporate social responsibility is not a new concept, it is referred to as a corporate initiative to assess and take a certain responsibility for the effect on the environment and also for the benefit of social welfare. India is the first country to make CSR …
Govt clarifies on company's contributions to PM CARES Fund above CSR limit Govt clarifies on company's contributions to PM CARES Fund above CSR limit “Even if you have contributed the prescribed amount towards CSR, I would like to urge you to contribute over and above the minimum prescribed amount, which can later be offset against the CSR obligation arising in subsequent years, if you so desire,” said cor…
Cyber Security
SC asks Centre to curb fake news on coronavirus, set up portal within 24 hours for real time info SC asks Centre to curb fake news on coronavirus, set up portal within 24 hours for real time info The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre to set up a portal within 24 hours for dissemination of real time information on the coronavirus pandemic to counter the panic being spread through fake news.
#WorkingFromHome: How to address the security risks #WorkingFromHome: How to address the security risks Written by Vickram Bedi: Senior Director – Personal Systems, HP Inc India In just a matter of weeks, millions of officegoers are now having to work from home or remote locations. Adapting to this new way of conducting business has meant equipping employees wi…
4 Easy Ways To Enhance Your Cyber Security 4 Easy Ways To Enhance Your Cyber Security It is an unfortunate fact that all businesses are at risk of cybersecurity threats. Many well-known brands, including Amazon and Microsoft, have fallen victim to cybercriminals in recent years.
Development Sector
Housing and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional analysis Housing and child health in sub-Saharan Africa: A cross-sectional analysis In a cross-sectional analysis, Lucy S. Tusting and colleagues investigate housing conditions and child health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa.
India lockdown: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces food subsidy for 80 crore poor India lockdown: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces food subsidy for 80 crore poor FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the subsidies will be rolled out under the Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana scheme, where 80 crore poor (two-third of population) will get 5 kg rice or wheat free for the next three months over and above the 5 kg they already get, along with…
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 …
Education
How to Handle the Stress of Planning Your Future (for College Students) How to Handle the Stress of Planning Your Future (for College Students) Planning for your future is exciting, but it can also be really stressful. As a college student, you may be thinking about what you’re going to do after graduation. A job, more school, a career path, or even traveling are all paths that you could take. To han…
“A Semester With an Asterisk”: Coronavirus Is Upending Life—And Grades—For College Students “A Semester With an Asterisk”: Coronavirus Is Upending Life—And Grades—For College Students They’ve been booted from campus, kicked off work-study programs, and had their classes transferred online. Now, student activists are mobilizing to save their futures.
China delays college entrance exam as fears grow over risk of coronavirus second wave China delays college entrance exam as fears grow over risk of coronavirus second wave SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China will delay its national college entrance exam by a month as it grapples with a coronavirus pandemic as travellers returning from abroad are fuelling new cases and boosting concern over the threat of a second wave of infections. The two…
Environment
Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever dump half a MILLION tonnes of plastic pollution Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever dump half a MILLION tonnes of plastic pollution A study by international relief agency Tearfund is the first to quantify the amount of plastic waste burnt in Brazil, Nigeria, Mexico, India, China and The Philippines.
Air pollution linked to dementia Air pollution linked to dementia 'We were able to establish harmful effects on human health at levels below current air pollution standards.'
The stunning impact of COVID-19 social distancing on air pollution The stunning impact of COVID-19 social distancing on air pollution How efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19 have reflected air quality in the San Francisco Bay area.
Government
Delhi government to promote students till class 8 without exams Delhi government to promote students till class 8 without exams In a joint digital press conference with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia said the students of government schools will be promoted under the 'no detention policy'.
Track medical advances, help source equipment: PM Narendra Modi to Indian envoys Track medical advances, help source equipment: PM Narendra Modi to Indian envoys In a video-conference with the heads of India’s embassies and high commissions on Monday, the PM complimented the envoys for their evacuation efforts. He also told them to ensure their own health and safety, and that of their teams and families.
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…
International
WHO warns `far from over’ in Asia and Pacific WHO warns `far from over’ in Asia and Pacific The World Health Organization warns that while attention has shifted to epicenters in Western Europe and North America, COVID-19 epidemics are “far from over” in Asia and the Pacific.
'We are only at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis,' says economic historian 'We are only at the beginning of the coronavirus crisis,' says economic historian The economic impact of the coronavirus is similar to the situation during both world wars. It could even match the despair of the Great Depression. Still Germany is well prepared, says Albrecht Ritschl in a DW interview. DW: You are a historian and study econ…
Coronavirus: Hong Kong police to put social distancing rules to test at protesters’ monthly gathering Coronavirus: Hong Kong police to put social distancing rules to test at protesters’ monthly gathering Hong Kong police could use new rules limiting public groups to dissuade people from gathering at the Prince Edward MTR station on Tuesday night for a monthly event held by the anti-government movement.Online messages have been encouraging people to leave flor…
Social sector
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will reportedly announce new brand and charity Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will reportedly announce new brand and charity Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will reportedly be launching their new brand and charity this week. According to The Sun, this move will mark the final clean break for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. On Wednesday, they will officially be stepping down…
Mental health issues among young likely to rise – charity Mental health issues among young likely to rise – charity The number of young people who struggle with mental health problems is likely to rise due to the coronavirus pandemic, a charity has warned.YoungMinds said that the spread of the virus is already having a major impact on children with mental health issues.Mea…
Sudha Murthy Pledges Rs 100 Crore To Fight COVID-19 Through Infosys Foundation Sudha Murthy Pledges Rs 100 Crore To Fight COVID-19 Through Infosys Foundation Infosys Foundation -- the CSR arm of the tech giant Infosys -- has announced that it is pledging Rs 100 crore to support efforts for fighting against COVID-19 in India. Out of the 100 crores, they’ve already contributed half of it to the PM Cares Fund.
Blogs
Coronavirus: Challenge from Zoonosis Coronavirus: Challenge from Zoonosis The novel coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc on the world’s second largest economy, and i..
Coronavirus: Unprecedented situation calls for united action Coronavirus: Unprecedented situation calls for united action The neocoronavirus outbreak has created an unprecedented situation around the word. This is the first viral outbreak of this scale that the world is w..
The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief: David Kessler to HBR The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief: David Kessler to HBR The Discomfort You Are Feeling is Grief: David Kessler to HBR The noe..
WHO Chief Gives Helpful Tips WHO Chief Gives Helpful Tips In a video outreach effort, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr..
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