Author: Business Wire India

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Ambuja Cement Ltd., a part of the global conglomerate LafargeHolcim and one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in India, has celebrated the World Water Day 2018 across its operations with great enthusiasm and zeal, thereby creating awareness about the importance of water and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources. The celebrations held under the theme ‘Nature for Water’ were marked with a series of activities – ‘Run for Water’ marathons, rallies, experience sharing sessions and awareness talks in which scores of people from Ambuja operations and nearby communities participated. The teams of Ambuja CSR…

[gt_alert id=”gt-alert-666″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””] VIBGYOR Group of Schools announce ‘Go Blue’ Campaign – an initiative to face the challenges posed by water crisis through effective and measurable solutions. Students of VIBGYOR Group of Schools plan a year-long activity to talk about being responsible and altruistic and save the very important natural resource – Water. [/gt_alert] On the occasion of the 25th International World Water Day, VIBGYOR Group of Schools announced ‘Go Blue’, an annual campaign that will focus and advocate the sustainable management of water. The students of VIBGYOR Group of…

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Priyadarshni Academy celebrated its prestigious annual 34th Anniversary Literary Awards and Educational Scholarships program on March 14, in Mumbai. Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Vidyasagar Rao was the Chief Guest. Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy, welcomed the dignitaries and the audience. Expressing pride at the activities of Priyadarshni Academy, in terms of recognizing literary writers, presenting scholarships to students, promoting the performing arts and conducting other activities, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani said, “While we are happy about this, we are sad that we are not able to do much more to help the vast number of students…

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India TCS Olympus Centre, scored another accolade: it was awarded the ‘Best Commercial Project of 2016-17’ at the 32nd National Real Estate Annual Awards by Accommodation Times in Mumbai on 14 March 2018. Timely completion and handover of a project – a 16 storey commercial building made to global standards in 18 months – while ensuring the highest level of quality. This is how Dr Niranjan Hiranandani, Co-Founder & MD – Hiranandani Group, described TCS Olympus Centre, which is situated in Hiranandani Estate, Thane, on the day it was inaugurated. Spanning over 14.5 acres and comprising 2 million…

Pune, Maharashtra, India Continuing its mission to spread sustainable mobility and easy last-mile connectivity in Indian cities, ofo announced its first area-level operation in Pune by launching its services in the township of Magarpatta. The launch comes two months after the world’s largest bicycle-sharing company signed MoUs with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Smart City Pune to support their ambitious Pune Cycle Plan. Following the completion of its pilot-phase in some of the city’s closed campuses, the world’s first dock less bicycle-sharing platform operated via mobile app, has begun rolling out its signature yellow bicycles at key locations in…

Chandigarh, India Chitkara University is proud to announce that Dr. Madhu Chitkara (Vice-Chancellor of Chitkara University) has been honoured with NIVEDITA award for outstanding service towards women empowerment. The award was presented during the International Women’s Day celebrations on 6th March 2018 under the auspices of NIVEDITA and National Service Scheme Unit, National Institute of Nursing Education, PGIMER Chandigarh. Dr. Madhu Chitkara is an influential women entrepreneur. With a passion for academics and great business acumen, she has had a diversified career & variegated experience in the field of education spanning 42 years. She is highly knowledgeable, focused, a strategic…

Niamey, Niger Merck launches their Merck Foundation in Niger in partnership with the First Lady of Niger and their Ministry of Health. Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Lady of Niger builds healthcare capacity in the country with special focus on Cancer, Diabetes and Infertility. Merck Foundation appoints the First Lady of Niger, as an Ambassador of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’. Merck Foundation meets the President of Niger to discusses and underscore their long-term commitment to healthcare capacity building and empowering women and youth in Niger. Merck launches their Merck Foundation in Niger in partnership with the First…

New Delhi, Delhi, India To mark International Women’s Day on 8th March 2018, Plan India jointly with the Delegation of the European Union to India and the Embassy of Finland on behalf of all EU Member States, reaffirmed their strong commitment to promote gender equality and empowerment of women and girls, so that they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. To mark International Women’s Day on 8th March 2018, Plan India jointly with the Delegation of the European Union to India and the Embassy of Finland on behalf of all EU Member States, reaffirmed their strong commitment to promote gender…

The Gambia [gt_alert id=”gt-alert-764″ title=”” dismissable=”0″ type=”info” title_color=”” content_color=”” content_background=”” border_size=”” border_style=”none” border_color=”” border_radius=”” css=””] Merck Foundation (MF) in partnership with the First Lady of The Gambia through her foundation; Fatoumatta Bah Barrow (FaBB) Foundation launched ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ campaign in the Gambia. Merck Foundation provides oncology fellowship program to develop the first medical oncologists in The Gambia. MF appoints H.E. Fatoumatta Bah Barrow, The First Lady of The Gambia as the ambassador of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ campaign in The Gambia. [/gt_alert] Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany, partners with…

Uganda & Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Merck Foundation, a non-profit organization and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany, and Uganda Ministry of Health continue their commitment towards childless women Through ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ campaign in the heart of Africa. Merck Foundation evaluated the social and economic impact of ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ on childless women in Uganda and encouraged them to continue leading an independent and happier life. In 2016, Merck Foundation in partnership with Uganda Ministry of Health had started ‘Merck More Than a Mother’ Campaign In the country with the aim to raise awareness about infertility…