Save lives…Reduce suffering…Protect the environment… Stimulate Action: Philip Wollen
Australian activist Philip Wollen, former Vice-President of Citibank and General Manager at Citicorp, at 34 years, left the glamour of a high-profile corporate career, turned vegan, and has since been a leading star in global environment movements. He is a prominent member of the animal rights movem
TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE EVERY DROP OF WATER
World Water Day is celebrated around the world each year on March 22. The theme UN selected for 2019 is “Leaving no one behind”. It encourages people to consider marginalised groups as these are often overlooked and discriminated against, when they try to access safe water. A new report by globa
Welcome Lokpal!
According to press reports on March 19, five years after the Lokpal Act was notified to probe corruption cases against public servants, the government appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose as the country’s first Lokpal or anti-corruption ombudsman. A Selection Committee
Holi Hai
Essence of Holi …over the years For many Indians, Holi is synonymous with playing with the coloured powders of abeer and gulal, consumption of thandai, a milk-based drink spiked with bhang (cannabis) for the adventurous, and savouring gujjiyas (sweet deep-fried dumplings made with suji or maida an
Rajasthan government Pens Accountability Bill
In a first for India, the Rajasthan government is soon going to bring legislation on social accountability, which will ensure better delivery of goods and services, make officials accountable and enable free flow of information with public at large. The move follows a protracted campaign by civil ri
MyGov: Partnership between Citizens and Government with the help of technology
In today’s data-driven environment, it can be frustrating when you do not have data at your fingertips. A business dashboard is an information tool used to track performance relevant to a business, department, or a specific process. Through the use of data graphics, dashboards simplify complex dat
WATCH OUT AGAINST FOOD FRAUD
FSSAI’s helpful manual doles out tips to conduct tests at home It is common knowledge and any newspaper/Google search will tell you that adulteration in commonly consumed foods like milk, spices, sugar and others, is a huge health hazard. Even vegetables and fruit need to be thoroughly checked to