• 2^nd edition of TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference and Awards 2022 was held on September 8-9, 2022.
• Total 21 organisations awarded for their excellent initiatives in various areas including Education, Health, Sports, Skill Development, etc.
• The grand jury panel to decide the winners included top academicians from IIMs, IIT, NLUs, IRMA, NIMHANS, etc.

New Delhi, September 13, 2022: HCL Foundation, ONGC Foundation, Tech Mahindra Foundation, American India Foundation, Buddy4Study, Manipur Government and Vedanta Group’s Sesa Community Development Foundation are among the 21 winners of the much awaited 2^nd TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Awards 2022.

The Awards across the different categories were announced on the 2^nd day of TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference, which was held on September 8-9, 2022. During the two-day conference, industry leaders and NGO thought leaders discussed the emerging challenges in the sector, scope of policy improvements, and the way forward towards making the social sector initiatives more inclusive and impact driven.

There were 5 winners in each of the three major categories – Education, Health & Sanitation, and Skill Development & Livelihood. 

TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Award 2022 winners in the Education category include Newgen Software Technologies, Buddy4Study, Tata Steel, DMart and American India Foundation. In the Health & Sanitation category, the winners include Manipur Government, Jivika Healthcare, Godrej Consumer Products, Adani Wilmar and ITC.  The Skill Development & Livelihood category also has five winners including ONGC Foundation, Sesa Community Development Foundation (Vedanta Group, Sesa Goa), American India Foundation, HCL Foundation and Bosch. Further, the winners in the remaining categories included Tech Mahindra Foundation (Support to Differently-abled), Manjari Foundation (Empowerment through Microfinance), HCL Foundation (Promotion of Sports), Nestlé India (Initiative for Sustainable Environment), PeriFerry (Women and Child Development) and Lakshyam (Women and Child Development).

Ruchika Kumar, Editor, TheCSRUniverse, congratulated all the winners on their highly successful social initiatives and wished that all the winners succeed in their social mission. “It is heart-warming to see so many good initiatives are being taken by corporations and non-profit organisations.  We at TheCSRUniverse are also amazed to know the inspirational work being done by so many organisations. This Award has brought due recognition to the strategic approach and innovative ideas of corporates, implementation partners and other stakeholders towards bringing social change,” Kumar said.

The grand jury panel for this year’s TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Awards included eminent academicians including Dr Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi, Director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee; Dr Archana Shukla, Director, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow; Dr. Himanshu Rai, Director, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore; Dr. Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti, Vice Chancellor, The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata; Dr. Pratima Murthy, Director, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS); Mr R.C. Mishra, IAS (Retd), Vice-Chancellor, National Sports University; Dr. Srikrishna Deva Rao, Vice Chancellor, National Law University Delhi; Dr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice Chancellor, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru; and Dr. Umakant Dash, Director, Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA).

The Awards were announced after a 3-month rigorous multi-layered selection process led by the expert jury panel to pick the best social projects under different themes. This year, the Award organising committee received a total of 152 nominations, including 29 editorial nominations, out of which 112 nominations were found valid. A further shortlisting was done for jury evaluation round after which the winners were announced.

About TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Award 2022 

TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Awards is constituted by TheCSRUniverse, a niche social sector knowledge platform, to recognise, highlight and disseminate the best Social Impact projects and initiatives. The 2^nd Edition of TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Awards was held along the annual TheCSRUniverse Social Impact Conference on 8-9 September, 2022.

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Maintaining its legacy, Biomentors Online, the renowned Coaching Institute that is solely focused on NEET preparations, has created yet another milestone with its NEET 2022 result which was declared late at night on September 7, 2022.  This institute, which considers its students as commandos had Kishan Prajapati as the highest scorer with 688 marks out of 720 marks, followed by Prashant Katiyar who had a score of 686 marks, and Nitin Kataria who received 675 marks. 

Statistics show that approximately 16 lakh students took the NEET 2022 exam this year. Every year the competition is going skyrocket & every single number matters a lot. There are 43915 private college seats and 91927 government college seats available for MBBS students. Because the preparation calls for intense devotion and the appropriate coaching, the likelihood of admission to a government college through NEET is only 2 to 3%. 

Biomentors believes in tough commando like training that results outstanding ranks. More than 379 students from biomentors online earned 625 marks out of 720 marks, which is a remarkable score for admission to any highly regarded government medical institution. Over 1211 or more students received 600 plus marks out of 720 marks, a number that makes it simple to gain admission to any government medical college. Most Biomentors students in NEET 2022 achieved above 650 marks and a respectable rank on their first try, which makes it simpler for them to get admitted to any AIIMS other than the Delhi branch.

Since 2017, Biomentors have consistently delivered results because of their unwavering commitment and excellent teaching techniques. In order to continue their legacy, Biomentors will launch the “Repeaters Rapid Revision” (RRR) Batch for students who are currently on the edge of qualifying for NEET 2022 but still wish to compete. This batch will begin on September 26 and admission will open on September 19, 2022. 

When asked about this premier education hub, Dr. Geetendra Singh, the founder of Biomentors, offered the following insight on the NEET Exam: “With each passing year the NEET entrance exam is growing in popularity among national students, with more than 15 lakh applicants signing up each year. Students plan their studies and give it their all to be accepted into one of the most prestigious medical colleges in the nation for MBBS medical programs. There are several advantages to being a doctor, therefore the spike in registrations for the exam shouldn’t be shocking. Biomentors is tirelessly working since its inception to be a torchbearer in the success of these young future doctors and I am glad our students have a year and again kept up with the expectations we behold. ”

Under the direction of Dr. Geetendra Singh, a teacher with more than 25 years of expertise and a passion for teaching, Biomentors Online has been assisting students in acing the NEET exam. The institute is a shining name in the realm of education and is proving its potential every passing year with the results showcasing it loudly. 

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French foreign minister Catherine Colonna will be visiting India between 13 to 15 September. During her stay in New Delhi, she will be discussing international and regional issues with external minister S Jaishankar. 

On Tuesday, French foreign minister Catherine Colonna will be visiting India to review the bilateral relationship between both nations. Along with that, during her stay in the national capital, she will also discuss finding ways to enhance corporation in important areas like defence, climate change and trade with external affairs minister S Jaishankar on September 14. Colonna will also be travelling to Mumbai for site visits and meetings with industry leaders on September 15. She will be participating virtually in  conversation that day on the topic “France and India in the Indo-Pacific: An essential participation  in challenging times.”

While giving a statement on Colonna’s visit, S Jaishankar stated,” The long-standing strategic relationship between India and France has been strengthened by frequent high-level meetings and growing convergences in a number of areas. The visit will  also open the door for the future deepening of the alliance across defence, migration and mobility, climate, trade, education and health sectors.” 

Over the last few years, strategic cooperation has increased significantly between India and France, especially in the areas of security, counter-terrorism and defence. France even worked very closely with India in order to endorse Pakistan-based terrorist groups and individuals at multilateral bodies including the UNSC (United Nations Security Council). The two nations are also closely working on initiatives focused on the Indo-pacific region. There France has around 1.5 million citizens on island territories and 93 per cent of EEZ (exclusive economic zones). 

A Space Force and French Air contingent, which included three Rafale combat jets, made a technical stepover at IAF (India Air Force) station sometime back at Sulur during a long-distance deployment to the Indo-Pacific. This reflected the close defence ties between both of the nations. 

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Summer vacations are here, and your usually busy child is free and excited to do anything and everything under the sun, including bringing down your roof! While a much-needed break from the stressful school routine is welcome, finding activities to keep children fruitfully occupied can be challenging. As an age-old proverb goes, “a guided missile is always preferable to a loose cannon,” especially in and around the house when it gets too hot to play outdoors.

Here are five ideas to channel your child’s boundless energy productively and to help keep the mood at home peaceful and fun:

Playing Outdoors

Nothing matches some fun in the sun, a roll in the mud, and an odd fight over a toy being snatched or a turn being skipped! It’s all good and a combination of natural and social activities is an essential part of a child’s holistic development. Family picnics and community gatherings can somehow be limited to weekends only. As it gets generally warmer across the globe, parents are now watchful of their children’s time spent outdoors, and children tend to end up spending more time on gadgets than outdoors. So, how to ensure they get their daily need for optimum physical activity?

Local Summer Camps

The next best option to keep children engaged in fun activities in their age group is to sign them up for summer camps. Organised play sessions with a smart blend of outdoor and indoor activities are great opportunities to socialise, learn new skills, and pick up new hobbies. This could include sports, swimming, dramatics, arts, Vedic or mental maths, baking, and more. The icing on the cake would be the new friendships with other children with similar interests.

What’s more interesting is that most camps issue certificates for the activities covered which is helpful to children in many ways, other than the joy of having learnt something new.  

Fun at Home

A child’s first playground is the home, and their first playmates are parents and siblings. Board games, karaoke singing, watching movies together, and sharing childhood stories are some of the fun ways of family bonding.

However, frequent breaks from work and/or household chores, apart from being demanding; can often be impossible as well. And parents must resort to handing over their smartphones or tablets to keep their children occupied.

Television Time

There are oceans of curated, informative, as well as entertaining programs available on a multitude of kids’ channels. Children tend to pick up elements of what they see and ape the behaviours of their favourite superheroes or cartoon characters. Research-backed evidence proves that children watching violent cartoons tend to develop aggressive behaviour. Hence, parental supervision is paramount to controlling what a child is exposed to while watching television.

Gadgets for Children

Each child is unique, with different aptitudes and capabilities. While some are highly energetic and do well in competitive team sports, others are quieter and do well in single-player games or sports. Then there are those who prefer no sports at all but love shooting zombies in combat games or racing games. Whichever group your child falls into, there will be times when they are all on their gadgets. And why not? They are, after all, digital natives. Parents should, however, limit the gadget time to avoid children becoming lethargic.

Games like Luca & Friends (4-8 yrs.), Kerbal Space Program (11 yrs.) and The Portal (15 yrs.) can be worth investing in. These games offer an amazing combination of mindfulness, engagement, and skills in STEM (science, technology, and mathematics).

Particularly worth mentioning is the latest gamified learning app, Luca & Friends. This innovative app uses motion capture technology through the gadget’s camera. So, the game only progresses when the child moves to “catch a yellow banana,” or “kick a football,” or “count the apples.” The “hands-free” way of operating keeps children active in mind and body.

Enjoy the summer bonding with your child over these five activities. So what’s your plan for keeping your kids busy and active, both physically and mentally, this summer?

Co-working spaces are shared office environments for independent professionals. Such spaces have been increasing rapidly throughout the world and in India especially because India is becoming the start-up hub of the world. Co-working spaces not only give opportunities for start-ups and new entrepreneurs to grow and expand their business by cutting their budgets but serve as a platform for networking and social interaction.

Workshaala is one of the best premium serviced office space providers that offers co-working spaces, tailored office suites, and managed office space solutions across different cities in India. Headquartered in Bangalore, it is the brainchild of Mr. Manoj Khandelwal who founded Workshaala in 2013 with a vision to be the leader in co-working spaces in India. It supports the upcoming start-ups, businesses, teams & individuals by providing them with comfortable, safe, hassle-free, and tailor-made office spaces for working and developing healthy networking at the same time, which was highly missed during Covid times. Social interaction in co-working spaces sometimes proves to be a form of social support, which we have missed in the last two years.

Since its inception, Workshaala has been delivering solutions from co-working to managed office space across different cities in India. Currently, Workshaala has over 12000+ seats across India. At present they have footprints in more than 5 cities such as Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Coimbatore, and Kochi, and soon they are going to establish themselves in our parts of the country like Bhopal, Hyderabad, Indore, Guwahati, Vijaywada, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, in order to continue growing and providing the clients with the best service possible.

Packed with amenities, Workshaala offers highly efficient office space, which is a vibrant open office setup that includes an ergonomically designed workstation and Seating. It provides end-to-end internal office maintenance that includes housekeeping services, Pantry, cafeteria, security, CCTV, DG, and elevator maintenance, and most importantly, the security solutions all are well maintained.

Currently, Workshaala is offering its services to the biggest names in the corporate world including Tech Mahindra, Narayana Group of Institutions, Amway and many more…

Swati K Thakkar, an Indian model created history by winning the Mrs. Universe Northwest Asia 2021 pageant title, she represented India at Mrs. Universe 2021 held in Seoul, South Korea through Diva Pageant and Guidance of her Mentors and Directors Anjana Mascharenas and Karl Mascharenas. This year she is all set to grace the Mrs. Universe 2022 ramp. People in our country are already keeping their hopes high to bag the prestigious title.

Swati is from Maharashtra and she is no new to fame! She first filled her shelf of awards from being Mrs. Maharashtra in 2019 with the help of Diva Pageants who helped her as a mentor and perfectly directed her to lead in her career. This opened up all the boundaries for her adding more to her achievement list. She later on added more awards by winning Mrs. Stylist Icon 2020, Mrs. Unimom Beauty Queen 2020, Mrs. Glam Icon 2020, Mrs. Best International Model 2021, and Mrs. Universe North West Asia 2021.

Apart from the top beauty pageants, her list of awards leaves no space. With such a strong ambition she is the true inspiration for many young women. Here are a few of the awards that she achieved from 2019 till now. Nari Samman award, Inspiring story award, Superwomen award, women of substance fashion and beauty icon, India women achiever award and also been awarded as the best beauty icon by top 25 India fame awards. Along with such pageants, she has also contributed a lot to the nation. We all remember the pandemic time; in that she gave her complete contribution and was also awarded for it. Swati Thakkar was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award as Best Inspiring Personality this year and also honoured with the Nari Shakti Achiever Icon Award 2021 by Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Films. She is also certified by World Book of Records London for Commitment as Corona Warrior and by Shri Dada Saheb Phalke International Award film Fondation as Corona Warrior Award.

Talking about her achievement she quoted, “There is no limit when you understand the main motive of your life. It is very important to upgrade and help the nation and women of the nation to achieve what they wish for. With my core dedication and the help of my family members, friends, and especially Diva Pageants; I have achieved all this and I thank all my fans for so much love”. Professionally she is a teacher and director of ‘Royal Kids’; a Pre-Primary school in Vikhroli and also handles dance classes named ‘Rass Rang’.

While talking about her both professional life and entrepreneur life she added, “sometimes it becomes hard to handle both lives at the same but I never compromised on it. With proper scheduling, I easily managed both of my work.”

Swati Thakkar with all such achievements today is been honoured as a celebrity jury in many shows and events. Since 2020 she is been part of many events as a celebrity jury such as Miss – Mrs. Royal Global Queen, GSC Fashion walk 2022, Miss – Mrs. Blissful 2022, Mom and Me 2022, DPIAF Miss Mrs. Indian Cultural Fashion Show 2021, Miss Mrs. Glamour India 2021, Miss Mrs. Face of Mumbai 2020, and many more.

With such a long list of achievements, surely, Swati is a true example of women’s empowerment and social influence. Many of her stories are featured and published in magazines and newspapers such as Grehlakshmi, Café Social magazine, Me incredible, Bombay time, English Midday, Lokmat, and more.

Recently she was invited as guest of honour in Maharashtra big talent show where she was a show stopper. Well, this woman is surely be adding more and fill in the bucket of achievements in the coming years and all the fans and followers will definitely be rooting for her.

Dubai: Neha Shastri, renowned model and upcoming actress made an appearance at Mid Day International Real Estate and Infrastructure Icon Award 2022 in a stunning white dress, adding to the list of Indian celebrities marking their presence at the award ceremony.

She walked the red carpet along with many stared celebrities Sunny Leone, Daniel Weber, Isha Koppikar, Parineeti Chopra, Nikki Tamboli along with Anoop Devarajan celebrity photographer. The evening was full of many celebrities and awards were presented to the influencers and entrepreneurs for their achievements. The chief guest for the mega night was Business tycoon, Mr. Rizwan Sajan, Owner, Danube.

Neha is a fashion influencer and entrepreneur, with lots of fans on Instagram and other social media platforms. With more than 15k fans and followers; her fans are so excited to see her as an fashion influencer at the event. One can see her in a white floor-length dress with stunning looks that gained hundreds of views on Instagram. During the visit, Neha Shastri quoted, “It was an amazing experience to have been a part of the Mid Day international real estate and infrastructure icon awards 2022. The whole evening was well performed and it was a pleasure to meet some of the finest talented people in the industry. It is an amazing event to be in, congratulations to all the winners and special thanks to Mid Day for organizing a platform full of stars”.

Mid Day International real estate and infrastructure award 2022 was organized for the influencers and business icons who have done exceptionally incredible work to upscale their business and build their career. The event was full of top influencers, business tycoons, and the finest stars of the entertainment industry. The ceremony saw different segments of the industry such as health and wellness, showbiz, education, retail, travel, real estate, and infrastructure. The complete ceremony was organized by India’s prestigious media house and Mumbai’s leading newspaper Mid Day.

Neha Shastri is a young achiever who has a long list of achievements. Recently she was also invited to the IIFA awards where she glazed the green carpet and met with many celebrities. With her never-ending dream to grow and determination, many of her fans are inspired by her and are always enthralled with her posts. Talking about the fans she added, “I thank all my fans for showering all the support and love. It makes me feel really happy and I am always up for creating new content for them to encourage and influence them with new fashion. I always try to respond to my friends as they always are my motivation and give me immense delight to call you all as my family.”

In the coming days, her fans will surely see her in many other awards ceremonies and with new trends and will be adding more to her achievement bucket.

Mumbai: During the pandemic, we were forced to remain at home and our living space became an office, perhaps even a classroom too. As such, it is sensible that most of us have had to make accommodating changes in our homes. With the low-demand market of Interior Design, many companies were shut down during Covid times, on the other hand, a new start-up wave started in India. One of the start-up companies that began a new phase amid the pandemic in 2021 is We Create- “Everything Interiors”.

With innovative ideas, experts on board, and end-to-end deliverables We Create, has the philosophy, that your interior space is a reflection of your individuality. It is one of the fast-growing Multidisciplinary Design Firms which is headquartered in Mumbai. The Founder and CEO Ms. Sunali Goneka along with co-founders Dinesh Rathi and Rahil Khamesra believe that exceptional design has the unique power to influence lifestyle and society. 

It is a one-of-a-kind Interior design brand that offers end-to-end solutions with 10,000+ designs, hassle-free service, 45day turnaround commitment, transparent pricing, 10 years warranty, and a dedicated relationship manager for each project who works with the client on a one-on-one basis to bring your vision to life.

From the trendy living room decor to the aesthetic kitchen and dining room designs, We Create also takes care of the painting, flooring, upholstery, and modern aesthetic lighting of your house. They promise to deliver just what the customers have envisioned. We Create has a unique process-oriented approach to cater to the unique design needs of each client.

Unlike many other regular Interior designing brands, it provides the client with multiple options to choose from, as per their need and choice, for each distinct space of their house, be it wall paneling, fixed furniture, space-saving ideas, or movable furniture. We Create enables its clients to put their ideas to reality by smartly improvising and implementing it.

The prominent projects by We Create are:

• Adani Airport T1 VIP Lounge, Ahmedabad

.       Adani International Lounge T2- Ahmedabad

.       Adani Domestic Lounge T2- Ahmedabad

• Adani Airport T2 Lounge, Lucknow
• SCADA Centre (Adani electricity, Powai, Mumbai)
• Mr. Satish Khanna residence – Chairman, Fullife Healthcare
• Mr. Rakesh Bhojnagarwala Residence – Senior VP, Axis Bank Ltd                                                          

While providing the best services the brand focuses on luxury. Its mission is to create accessible, aesthetic furniture and products that reflect creativity, functionality, luxury, and sustainability.  Every piece inside a home should have significance or an attachment to the people living there.

Asr Avinash is an entrepreneur from India who has built a name for himself in the area of digital marketing. To mention a few things, he is an influencer, artist, entrepreneur, and blogger. He was born and raised in Shillong. He had a strong desire to try various things since he was a child, and he was particularly fond of underground music. His classmates recall that his thought process differed from that of many others in the class.

Asr Avinash began his career at a young age and has since reached various milestones and inspired many people. He is the proud owner of Astroavi Agency, a digital marketing and public relations company that he launched in early 2020. Astroavi assists artists, labels, and brands. They have a proven track record of working with a wide range of artists and musical genres from over 50 different countries. They provide them with a creative platform to establish and grow their careers.

The company’s success has never happened suddenly. To get the company to its peak of success, Asr Avinash had to strive constantly. Astroavi Agency is today one of the most well-known companies in the music industry, specializing in the professional growth of musicians.

Over time, the well-known entrepreneur cultivated a strong team of professionals who are always available to assist clients in whatever way they require. Asr Avinash’s power to transform someone with talent but no vision into someone who can stand on their own two feet is one of the main reasons why so many independent artists are flocking to him. He is the Founder of Successful Startups in the music industry like Vizdumb and bunch.

It’s no surprise that Asr Avinash and his company, Astroavi Agency, have been able to scale so quickly. This is because the market for internet marketing and digital services has become larger. With a consistent focus on client satisfaction, Astroavi and everyone involved in his team have been able to adapt for future growth and impact.

Asr Avinash advises everyone aspiring to be successful at what they do to learn everything they can, listen to anyone willing to help them, and expand their network; your network is your net worth. You should also be committed to achieving your objectives. According to Asr, demonstrating full focus and determination in whatever you do will yield positive long-term effects.

“The market is so wide open that it isn’t stopping anywhere, and a year of focused effort may change your life,” – Asr Avinash.

To follow along with Avinash’s next moves, follow him on Instagram.

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Abdul Moyeed Khan, from National Cadet Crops (NCC) had represented at Cluster level in Volleyball, as a bronze Medalist. From Years of passionate hardwood workings for Volleyball, a NCC Cadet from U.P had showered the rain of appraisal from Cluster Levels along with District Level Volleyball Championship. He is right now training at 99 battalion Azamgarh & prepration for becoming a part of armed forces. Youth of such bright motivation are less visible in the era, people hereafter the world in India are less focused to Volleyball and parents doesn’t allow their child to step into volleyball team, rather they prefer Athletic in event of 1500M. Mr Abdul Moyeed Khan had made a difference by showing to the entire India thay chasing any sports can lead to success doesn’t matter if it’s watched in millions or thousands the hardwork is same for the both scenarios, se sportsmanship and spirit is needed along with fame.
Until unless people like Abdul Moyeed Khan won’t come up to spotlight trophies and medals in different sports fields India won’t get a touch of more medals in Olympics. 

I, Abdul Moyeed Khan – the cadet of the National Cadet Corps, do solemnly pledge that I shall always uphold the unity of India. I resolve to be disciplined and responsible citizens of our nation. I shall undertake positive community service in the spirit of selflessness and concern for our fellow beings.

My motivation to join the NCC was the awesome sight of shooting camps and the inspiring uniform of NCC Cadets, even I saw the military trucks, army men with uniform. They caught my attention and I decided to be one of them. From that point I focused on only one dream, that was to become an officer in Indian Army. I enquired about the roles played by a NCC Cadet in the society. I got motivated by what I learned and finally decided to join NCC to dedicate my contribution to my country. NCC was the turning point of my life. It changed me from a common person to a special person. During the training process, NCC gave me an opportunity that I didn’t have in my school and college, it made me a more disciplined, focused and motivated person, it carved out some best qualities in me and gave me a lot of opportunities to enhance them. Everyone who is dreaming of a uniform – NCC is a place where they get a direction to achieve their goals.

Achievements:
Member of NCC B Cerification Holder.
Represented at Cluster level in Volleyball.
Won 3rd Position Bronze Medalist.

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