Business

HDFC Bank To Disburse Rs 20 Crore To Social Impact Start-ups In 9th Edition of Parivartan Start-up Grants


HDFC Bank announces the FY26 edition of its flagship Parivartan Start-up Grants, committing Rs 20 crore to support 10 strategic social impact initiatives across sectors including climate, agriculture, financial inclusion, gender diversity, AI, and deep technology.

Events in Goa

Green Glow Environmental Festival: Alexyz Fernandes to Receive Maria Claudete Pinto Memorial Green Commitment Award


Environmentalist and cartoonist Alexyz Fernandes will be conferred the first Maria Claudete Pinto Memorial Green Commitment Award at the Green Glow Environmental Festival in Panaji on January 10, 2026, celebrating creative and community-led environmental action.

Human Interest

PM Modi Plants Kadamb Sapling Gifted by King Charles III on His 75th Birthday


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling, a gift from British King Charles III, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The gesture symbolised a shared commitment to environmental conservation and continued collaboration between the UK and India.

Special Occasion

World Ozone Day 2025: From Science to Global Action โ€” A Celebration of 40 Years of Environmental Progress


World Ozone Day, observed on September 16, reminds us of the critical importance of the ozone layerโ€”Earthโ€™s shield against harmful UV radiation. In 2025, the theme โ€œFrom science to global actionโ€ highlights the transformative power of scientific research and international collaboration. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention, underscoring four decades of environmental unity and measurable success in ozone protection.

EduConnect

World Ozone Day Celebrated at PM SHRI GHS Morpirla with Creative Climate Action Activities


PM SHRI GHS Morpirla marked World Ozone Day with the theme โ€œAdvancing Climate Action,โ€ engaging students through headgear making, poetry recitation, and poster competitions to raise awareness about ozone protection and climate change.