Author: Business Wire India

[gt_alert id=”gt-alert-115″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””]Cancer Survivors launch the third season sharing stories of hope and inspiration. [/gt_alert] Bangalore, Karnataka, India Celebrating the spirit of cancer survivors, Pink Hope Cancer Patient Support Group along with HCG – The Specialist in Cancer Care launched the third edition of Self V Survivor Stories. Self V Survivor Stories is a unique platform, a one-of-a-kind celebration for cancer survivors to celebrate the spirit of overcoming cancer. In order to take part in the campaign, cancer survivors would need to take a self-video of up to 60 seconds…

[gt_alert id=”gt-alert-557″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””]Bollywood Actor Soha Ali Khan, immensely talented Mandira Bedi and Ex Roadie Bani J participated in the challenge. [/gt_alert] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India After the nation saw Sonakshi Sinha and Sakshi Malik launch the Whisper India #LikeAGirl & Proud Challenge late last month, in a span of two weeks over 3000 girls across the country have come forward in support of the #LikeAGirl campaign by participating in the digital challenge. Some of the prominent names that standout are Bollywood actor Soha Ali Khan who posted a video of herself…

New Delhi, Delhi, India It is well known that tobacco and tobacco products are globally recognized as “sin goods” on account of their serious adverse impact on public health. Practically all major countries in the world subject tobacco products to high rates of consumption taxes with a view to garner additional revenue on one hand and discourage its use on the other. Higher taxes are particularly effective in reducing tobacco use among vulnerable populations, such as youth, pregnant women, low-income smokers and chewing tobacco users. MPs, Doctors, Victims of Tobacco Use and Public Health Advocates have appealed to the GST…

New Delhi, Delhi, India [gt_alert id=”gt-alert-697″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””] The auction included merchandise and artworks donated by Smt. Maneka Gandhi and Cricketer Yuvraj Singh, among others. Twitter campaign #TriumphOverCancer trended nationally with over 3100 tweets. [/gt_alert] Max India Foundation, in the spirit of Breast & Liver Cancer awareness month, raised Rs. 7 million for the treatment of underprivileged cancer patients in India. Max India Foundation along with its partners and friends, gathered to celebrate life and “Triumph over Cancer” in its signature event ‘Celebrate Me’ in the form of a fund raiser…

[gt_alert id=”gt-alert-913″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””]Organized e-waste (electronic waste) management companies to gain prominence with the passing of the rule, finds Frost & Sullivan’s Energy & Environment Practice [/gt_alert] Mumbai, Maharashtra, India The buzz around e-waste (also referred as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) management in India has been intensifying since the announcement of the date for implementation of E-Waste Management Rules, 2016. Starting October 1, the responsibility of e-waste management and disposal has passed onto manufacturers, dealers, collection centers, e-retailers and refurbishers. The application of Rules 2016 will also bring public companies…

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India [gt_alert id=”gt-alert-184″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””] Unique Indo-US Musical Collaboration to Raise Awareness. HelpMeSee Aims to Create 50 Cataract Surgical Backlog Free Districts in India by 2020. Establishes India Advisory Board with eminent leaders from the fields of Business, Sports and the Arts. [/gt_alert] The unique Music for Vision concerts being held at Mumbai and Delhi in October will mark the start of a new phase in the Global Campaign to eradicate Preventable Cataract Blindness with a target to create 50 Cataract Surgical Backlog Free districts in some of the…

[gt_alert id=”gt-alert-409″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””]Shri. S. Gurumurthy, Academic and renowned Commentator on Economic and Political Affairs, giving away the 19th Mahaveer Awards. [/gt_alert] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India “Philanthropy is part of our Indian culture. Unlike foreign countries, India has strong family system and this encourages savings and sharing habit,” said the Chief Guest Shri. S. Gurumurthy, Academician and renowned Commentator on Economic and Political Affairs, giving away the 19th Mahaveer Awards in a high-profile function organised recently (on September 29, 2016) in the city by Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation. The Chief Guest presented…

New Delhi, Delhi, India Founded in 2015, the Vedica Scholars Programme for Women announces admissions for its third batch, the Class of 2017-2018. A one-of-its-kind initiative, Vedica is an exciting post-graduate programme in management exclusively for women. Located in the heart of Delhi, this 18-month, residential programme is tailored to the needs of employers, who recognise the need for greater diversity in the workforce and board-rooms today. Fresh graduates, as well as women with work experience, are encouraged to apply to this Programme. Vedica seeks to create 21st century women professionals committed to remaining in the workforce. It equips women…

[gt_alert id=”gt-alert-275″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””]Event to raise funds for the treatment of needy cancer patients. [/gt_alert] New Delhi, Delhi, India Max India Foundation is organizing ‘Celebrate Me’ an event to raise funds for underprivileged cancer patients on 1st October 2016, from 7.00 to 10.00 pm at Qla, near Qutub Minar. The exorbitant cost of cancer treatment is simply unaffordable for most patients and the whole family gets impacted by the burden of disease. Eventually, families are pushed into the vicious cycle of debt and poverty. In the absence of adequate health security…

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India The Global Indian International School (GIIS), Noida, invited noted social activist and Nari Shakti Puraskar Award winner, Dr. Laxmi Gautam, to spread the message of Women Empowerment as part of their Leadership Lecture Series. Dr. Laxmi Gautam is a noted social activist and a champion for women’s causes. Her work has won her several accolades, including the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2015 by President Pranab Mukherjee  and  The Women Transforming India Award –  a combined initiative of the Indian Government’s NITI Ayog and the United Nations for women “who make a difference”. In 2011 she founded…