Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has already become an accepted concept and practice. Many business and industrial Commercial Classes (CC) are setting apart a part of their profit for various kinds of social, cultural and charitable activities Some have also established Foundations, which undertake innumerable cultural, social, educational and similar activities. It is obvious that CSR activities give CC a sense of participation in economic and social development of the country. Their public image also goes up,which indirectly helps CC in a variety of ways. They are able to attract good talent as employees and managers. Citizens trust them, and in appreciation buy their products. The Tata Group is a standing example of outstanding contribution as CSR. TIFR, TISS, IISc, Asia’s first Cancer Hospital and innumerable other R&D, cultural and educational institutions are standing monument to the generosity of the Tata Group.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Kolkata’s Connection to Dickens
It is most likely for one to overlook the close connection Kolkata has with Dickens. The South Park Street Cemetery has a story to unravel. Lieutenant Walter Landor Dickens, Charles Dickens’s son arrived in India during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. He served as an officer in the British army till 1864. Upon his death, he was buried at the military cemetery. Unfortunately, Dickens received the news of his son’s death on his birthday in 1864.
The grave was brought into limelight when The New York Times published an article ‘Dickens’ soldier son’ on February 18, 1911. In 1987, a few students from Jadavpur University raised funds to move the tomb stone from the military cemetery in Bhowanipore to the South Park Street Cemetery. It was placed among the columns, cupolas and obelisks that honour some prominent Europeans who died in Kolkata.
The grave was brought into limelight when The New York Times published an article ‘Dickens’ soldier son’ on February 18, 1911. In 1987, a few students from Jadavpur University raised funds to move the tomb stone from the military cemetery in Bhowanipore to the South Park Street Cemetery. It was placed among the columns, cupolas and obelisks that honour some prominent Europeans who died in Kolkata.
Kerala Snake Boat Rowing in London Olympics 2012
Kerala is all set to showcase its hallmark sport ‘snake boat rowing’ in the London Olympics 2012. A team of nearly 120 men, including rowers, oarsmen and singers, will put up an elegant display in the River Thames, London on July 8, 2012 as part of a rehearsal for the inaugural ceremony of Olympics. Chundan Vallam, known to the world as Kerala snake boat, is indigenous to Kerala. Vallamkali or snake boat race is enjoyed by natives and tourists alike.
The Nehru Trophy Vallamkali held annually in Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha is the most celebrated boat race in Kerala. Keraleeyam, a cultural organisation based in Kerala, that took the initiative to organise the event in London, believes that the event will attract more tourists to this enchanting state in India.
The Nehru Trophy Vallamkali held annually in Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha is the most celebrated boat race in Kerala. Keraleeyam, a cultural organisation based in Kerala, that took the initiative to organise the event in London, believes that the event will attract more tourists to this enchanting state in India.
How solar power is harnessed
Solar power is harnessed through solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. A PV cell is an electronic device that receives the sun’s light and converts it into electricity. The sun’s light frees the electrons in the PV cell; these electrons carry an electric charge as they move around in the cell. This electric charge is then passed to a battery.
Solar arrays or panels contain a series of PV cells. These panels can then be installed on the roof of a house or wherever you have a high chance of collecting sunlight. The PV cells together absorb a considerable amount of sunlight that is converted into and stored as electricity that can be used for lighting, cooking and many such household activities. The best thing about solar power is that there is no by-product that harms the environment.
India in London Olympics 2012
- India will participate in 13 sports and 55 events.
- The 13 sports are archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, field hockey, judo, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling.
- India will send 60 male athletes and 21 female athletes to the Games.
- The most famous ones include Deepika Kumari (archery), Saina Nehwal (badminton), Vijender Singh (middleweight boxing), Abhinav Bindra (shooting), Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati (tennis) and Sushil Kumar (wrestling).
Friday, July 6, 2012
Top 10 BioSuppliers 2012 India Best BioSupplier Companies
Top 10 BioSupplier Companies 2012
The following list is the top 10 BioSupplier Companies in 2012
The following list is the top 10 BioSupplier Companies in 2012
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Waters India
- Agilent Technologies
- HiMedia Laboratories
- Becton Dickenson
- Invitrogen Bioservices India
- RFCL (Avantor Performance Materials)
- Shimadzu Analytical India
- Sartorius India
- Imperial Life Sciences
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