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Letter from the Director
Dear subscriber,

As the world watches with horror, the spread of the deadly coronavirus that started from Wuhan in China, the public health systems will have to go that extra mile to check its potential spread any further. Even as investigations by world agencies are underway to understand the epidemic, back home, there’s a lot to learn from Kerala’s response to the health emergency, that involved early detection, isolation and counselling, along with a wide network of primary health centres, down to the village level.

We like to believe in each silver lining that outlines the clouds, and we are sure that we can successfully fight health and social challenges, pollution, climate change and economic strains, by fast, innovative and united responses, and by embracing growth and diversity.

Browse through the Tatsat Communique of February 16 to know about more such social concerns. Looking forward to your valuable feedback!

Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation
CSR
Lake revival: For CSR to work, public participation is equally vital Lake revival: For CSR to work, public participation is equally vital As cash-strapped BBMP explores new ways to rejuvenate lakes; citizens’ groups say that guidelines need to be framed
Maharashtra top spender in corporate social responsibility Maharashtra top spender in corporate social responsibility “If we see the list of expenditure by states through CSR, with at least Rs 2,500 crore per year, Maharashtra is at the top among all the states in the country,” said Rakesh Baveja, vice-president, operations and CSR, Fiat India.
Sagicor wins AMCHAM Civic Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility awards Sagicor wins AMCHAM Civic Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility awards Sagicor Group Jamaica and its charitable arm — Sagicor Foundation Jamaica — took home the Corporate Social Responsibility and Civic Leadership awards at the American Chamber of Commerce Jamaica (AMCHAM Jamaica) Business and Civic Leadership Awards gala on Jan…
Bengaluru gets lion’s share of CSR budgets Bengaluru gets lion’s share of CSR budgets About a third of CSR funds (27%) spent between 2014 and 2018 went to Bengaluru and the surrounding areas, as reported officially, while the most backward areas like Yadgir, Haveri and Koppal received less than 1% of funds, according to Sattva’s findings.
Cyber Security
Adobe Released February 2020 Security Updates – Fixes Critical Bugs in 5 Software Adobe Released February 2020 Security Updates – Fixes Critical Bugs in 5 Software Adobe released security updates that fix 42 security vulnerabilities in 5 Software, among them, many of the vulnerabilities are classified as critical and important. The update fixes critical vulnerabilities with Adobe Framemaker for Windows, which allows an …
440M records exposed online by cosmetics maker Estée Lauder 440M records exposed online by cosmetics maker Estée Lauder 440 million records in a database belonging to cosmetics maker Estée Lauder Companies Inc. have been found unsecured and exposed online, potentially putting customers at risk. The database was discovered by security researcher Jeremiah Fowler from Security Di…
Why Security Token Offerings Are a Big Yawn in Parts of Asia Why Security Token Offerings Are a Big Yawn in Parts of Asia Security token offerings (STO) were supposed to be the next big blockchain-based investment vehicle. But investors in Thailand and Taiwaan aren't interested.
Development Sector
Government Committed for Eradication of Child Labour Government Committed for Eradication of Child Labour The Government of India is committed for eradication of child labour from the country. The Government has amended the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 and enacted the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2016 which came into…
How to spot malnutrition in the elderly and how to stop it How to spot malnutrition in the elderly and how to stop it People aged over 65 are far more vulnerable to having a poor diet – and the number is rising. Taibat Ibitoye looks at the possible causes
Boko Haram: 1,115 children died from acute malnutrition in Borno in 2019 – UNICEF Boko Haram: 1,115 children died from acute malnutrition in Borno in 2019 – UNICEF The United Nation Children Fund(UNICEF) on Tuesday said 1,115 children have died from acute malnutrition in Borno between January and December 2019. UNICEF Nutrition Sector Coordinator, Mr Simon Karanja, disclosed this at the inauguration of the Borno Steerin…
Education
TISS student gets HC relief in sedition case TISS student gets HC relief in sedition case Justice S K Shinde asked the police if it had followed guidelines while invoking IPC Section 124A for sedition and sought written legal opinion as required to be "followed scrupulously" pursuant to an earlier HC judgment.
Sex Education renewed for third season on Netflix; streaming platform confirms show going into production this year Sex Education renewed for third season on Netflix; streaming platform confirms show going into production this year Sex Education revolves around Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with his sex therapist mother, Jean The post Sex Education renewed for third season on Netflix; streaming platform confirms show going into production this year appea…
Appalling education report Appalling education report The problems are so expansive that even the report’s authors only offered up the simplest of solutions The post Appalling education report appeared first on The Express Tribune.
Environment
From fog to smog: The value of pollution information From fog to smog: The value of pollution information During 2013–2014, China launched a nationwide, real-time air quality monitoring and disclosure programme which substantially expanded public access to pollution information. This column analyses the impact of the programme and finds that it triggered a cascad…
Why the food labels of the future may include a carbon footprint score Why the food labels of the future may include a carbon footprint score Plant-based brand Quorn wants them just as front-and-center as nutrition panels.
Greenpeace Says Air Pollution Costs the World $8 Billion a Day Greenpeace Says Air Pollution Costs the World $8 Billion a Day (Bloomberg) -- Air pollution from burning fossil fuels is generating economic losses of $8 billion a day, according to a Greenpeace report.That’s about 3.3% of global gross domestic product, or $2.9 trillion per year, according to a report from Greenpeace Sou…
Government
Beleaguered Indian diamond traders seek help from government, RBI Beleaguered Indian diamond traders seek help from government, RBI Gems and jewellery houses on Tuesday reached out to ministries of commerce and finance as well as the central bank, asking for leeway and time for credit facilities availed by exporters of polished diamonds and importers of rough stones.
Modi promised 5-7 million will attend Gujarat event, says Trump, looks forward to India visit Modi promised 5-7 million will attend Gujarat event, says Trump, looks forward to India visit Joking about the ‘Howdy, Modi’ event in Houston last year or his own events in the US, Trump said it is not a good feeling when only 50,000 people attend these gatherings.
Afghan president says Pompeo reports progress in US-Taliban talks Afghan president says Pompeo reports progress in US-Taliban talks Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday he was told by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that "notable progress" had been made in talks between the United States and the Taliban on an agreement for a US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.
International
Hunger stalks southern Africa as climate crisis deepens Hunger stalks southern Africa as climate crisis deepens Just under a year ago, Alice Posha fled her home in the middle of the night and then watched as it was swept away by floods. The torrential rain came from Cyclone Idai, one of the worst storms ever to hit Africa and the fiercest on record to strike Buhera, a …
EU crisis center monitors coronavirus outbreak, offers aid to China EU crisis center monitors coronavirus outbreak, offers aid to China EU authorities are closely monitoring the coronavirus epidemic. The threat level for Europe is low. Only 33 cases have been reported in the bloc. Bernd Riegert reports from Brussels on efforts to contain the virus.
'Please make it stop': UN must push for ceasefire in Idlib 'Please make it stop': UN must push for ceasefire in Idlib The attacks on civilians and infrastructure in the region are unacceptable. They must be brought to an end, writes UN official Mark Lowcock.
Social sector
How to Encourage Employee Engagement Through Learning and Development? How to Encourage Employee Engagement Through Learning and Development? Employee engagement has become critical for business success. The failure to engage employees results in endangering the productivity and growth…
Migrants raped and trafficked as U.S. and Mexico tighten borders, charity says Migrants raped and trafficked as U.S. and Mexico tighten borders, charity says Central American migrants are being kidnapped, raped and trafficked in Mexico as they seek to enter the United States amid a migration crackdown, a medical charity said on Tuesday. In Mexico's Nuevo Laredo city - separated from the United States by the Rio Gr…
Amazon's leadership team remains short on diversity Amazon's leadership team remains short on diversity Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.
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..
Breaking yet another barrier: First All-Women Spacewalk Breaking yet another barrier: First All-Women Spacewalk NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir made history on October 18, 2019, with the world’s first-ever all-women spacewal..
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..
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