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Letter from the Director
Dear subscriber,

The Indian government's timely decision to go in for the nationwide lockdown, risk-based zoning and enhancing health services has potentially saved thousands of lives. It is now time to also look at livelihood security, economic management and ways of putting life back on track for millions of migrant workers, and airlines, hospitality, real estate, services and MSME sectors reeling under the impact of Covid -19. At the individual level, it’s important to brace up, take precautions, remain positive, avoid anxiety...and most importantly maintain SOCIAL DISTANCING. Fear is a bottomless pit and is known to grow viral. Drawing courage and working on a goal-oriented approach will help.

Please browse through the May 1-15, 2020 Tatsat Communique to know of some broad-spectrum events that we have highlighted.

Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation
CSR
DaVita Reports on 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives DaVita Reports on 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives DENVER, April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. today released its annual Community Care report, highlighting its commitment to corporate social responsibility and key clinical advancements in 2019. "We provide life-sustaining care in the home, clinics and…
COVID-19 | Are we corporatising CSR? COVID-19 | Are we corporatising CSR? Some parts of the CSR rules, in its present form, lend themselves to dual interpretation. The amendments suggested further complicate things
Private sector hails easing of lockdown restrictions Private sector hails easing of lockdown restrictions The private sector yesterday hailed the government's easing measures to allow some businesses to start reopening on Sunday, saying the reopening will help spur people to go shopping and provide liquidity to operators.
Cyber Security
Cyber security part 2: How to protect your business from cyber crime while in lockdown - Imbibe Cyber security part 2: How to protect your business from cyber crime while in lockdown - Imbibe he says. being in lockdown just increases your vulnerability, So what steps can you take to protect yourself at this time? 1 Maintain all your computers. ‘It’s likely that all your devices are turned off at the moment but that doesn’t mean you can neglect the…
#COVID19 Outbreak Sees Surge in Device Security Violations #COVID19 Outbreak Sees Surge in Device Security Violations Absolute data reveals extent to which heavy device usage has grown across enterprise and education
How to Build and Run a Security Operations Center How to Build and Run a Security Operations Center Read the original article: How to Build and Run a Security Operations Center Today’s Cyber security operations center (CSOC) should have everything it needs to mount a competent defense of the ever-changing information technology (IT) enterprise. This include…
Development Sector
Media literacy can improve child nutrition, family relationships Media literacy can improve child nutrition, family relationships A new study shows that building critical media skills as a family can have a positive impact on kids' nutrition without restricting their access to TV and computers. Researchers found that an education program that had parents and kids learn media literacy sk…
Death of 12-year-old Indian farm worker spurs child labour probe Death of 12-year-old Indian farm worker spurs child labour probe The death of a 12-year-old Indian farm worker during a 100km trek home following the coronavirus lockdown has sparked a probe into child labour in central India, officials said on Tuesday.
Measuring universal health coverage in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health: An update of the composite coverage index Measuring universal health coverage in reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health: An update of the composite coverage index Background Monitoring universal health coverage in reproductive, maternal and child health requires appropriate indicators for assessing coverage and equity. In 2008, the composite coverage index (CCI)–a weighted average of eight indicators reflecting family …
Education
Reopening Schools Is As Much About Economics As It Is About Education Reopening Schools Is As Much About Economics As It Is About Education The debate over reopening schools highlights the truth that they are as much about childcare as education.
HC relief for disabled doc, can pursue PG course HC relief for disabled doc, can pursue PG course MUMBAI: Seven years after the Bombay high court allowed a man with over 50 percent upper limb disability to pursue MBBS, it has once again come to his.
Environment
What's Gone Wrong With Plastic Recycling What's Gone Wrong With Plastic Recycling In the U.S., about 76 percent of plastic garbage goes into landfills, where it eventually breaks down into microplastics that contaminate the environment and potentially release problematic chemi...
Air pollution drops in India following lockdown Air pollution drops in India following lockdown Paris (ESA) Apr 28, 2020 Lockdowns imposed to halt the spread of the coronavirus have been recently linked with cleaner air quality over Europe and China. New images, from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite, from the European Union Copernicus programme, n…
British Sea Turns Tropical After Lockdown Decreases Pollution British Sea Turns Tropical After Lockdown Decreases Pollution While the novel coronavirus is ravaging across the globe and people are locking themselves up at home to avoid getting infected, the world seems to do just fine without us. We have seen the news from all over the world about animals invading cities and claimi…
Government
Assam government announces slew of austerity measures amid Covid-19 Assam government announces slew of austerity measures amid Covid-19 The Assam government made it mandatory for department heads to obtain permission from the finance department before approving implementation of schemes.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Nagaland Government Imposes COVID-19 Cess On Fuel Prices Coronavirus Lockdown: Nagaland Government Imposes COVID-19 Cess On Fuel Prices Nagaland government has announced that it will charge a cess of Rs. 5 per litre on diesel and Rs. 6 per litre on petrol from motorists today onwards.
Narendra Modi holds series of meetings to boost economy, attract foreign investment during coronavirus crisis Narendra Modi holds series of meetings to boost economy, attract foreign investment during coronavirus crisis Narendra Modi reviewed the state of investments, the defence and aerospace sector and the mine and mineral sector. The post Narendra Modi holds series of meetings to boost economy, attract foreign investment during coronavirus crisis appeared first on Firstpo…
Haryana government hikes bus fare, VAT on diesel, petrol Haryana government hikes bus fare, VAT on diesel, petrol The public transport is off the roads due to a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus. The bus hike is much below the 25 per cent increase carried out in 2010-11 and 20 per cent increase in 2012-13, the statement said
International
UN Chief: ‘Tragedy’ that World Lacks Coordinated Approach Against COVID-19 UN Chief: ‘Tragedy’ that World Lacks Coordinated Approach Against COVID-19 The United Nations secretary-general said in an interview with the BBC that it is a “tragedy” that the world’s leaders have not been able “to come together to face COVID-19 in an articulated coordinated way.” Antonia Guterres said, “Each country went with it…
Global smartphone market suffers worst contraction in history amid Covid-19 crisis Global smartphone market suffers worst contraction in history amid Covid-19 crisis Global shipments of smartphones fell at the fastest rate on record in the first quarter, illustrating the devastating impact of Covid-19 on consumption and production in this critical segment of the technology industry.Shipments totalled about 275 million in …
WHO wants China invite to help probe COVID-19 origins WHO wants China invite to help probe COVID-19 origins The World Health Organization said on Friday that it was hoping China would invite it to take part in its investigations into the animal origins of the novel coronavirus. “WHO would be keen to work with international partners and at the invitation of the Chin…
Social sector
Bolivia NGO warns of increase in forest fires Bolivia NGO warns of increase in forest fires LA PAZ: Environmentalists in Bolivia warned on Thursday (Apr 30) of a marked increase in forest fires this year that threaten a repeat of the environmental disaster that ravaged much of the Amazon in 2019.
Serena Williams, NFL players to compete in charity virtual tennis event Serena Williams, NFL players to compete in charity virtual tennis event Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka plus NFL players DeAndre Hopkins and Ryan Tannehill are among the celebrities who will participate in a virtual charity tennis tournament.
No Gujarat foundation day events to be held due to coronavirus No Gujarat foundation day events to be held due to coronavirus Gujarat coronavirus news: Rupani also asked the people to upload their videos of taking pledge to fight COVID-19 on social media and share it with the hashtag 'VijaySankalp'
Blogs
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