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Goa launches all-out war against Plastic Pollution
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Goa launches all-out war against Plastic Pollution

Goa. The name conjures up images of golden beaches, buzzing nightlife, lovely churches, distinctive houses and friendly people.

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June 2023
'We Use 90% Recycled Content in Polyester Packaging Film'
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'We Use 90% Recycled Content in Polyester Packaging Film'

Jeevaraj Pillai, Joint president of flexible packaging at UFlex, believes that improved plastic waste collection and recycling is more helpful in fighting the menace of plastic pollution than finding an alternative material to plastic.

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June 2023
When Cutlery Too is Food
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When Cutlery Too is Food

Edible cutlery made from millets as an alternative to plastic cutlery is not only good for the environment, but also nutrition

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June 2023
Innovating to Manage Plastic Waste
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Innovating to Manage Plastic Waste

While Indore and Pune have developed their own models to work with ragpickers, cities like Goa and Indore have invested in material recovery facilities

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June 2023
Looking for Doable Solutions in Circularity
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Looking for Doable Solutions in Circularity

Tamil Nadu explores the use of novel means like vending machines dispensing cloth bags and online waste exchange platform to fight plastic pollution, says Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Climate Change & Forests

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June 2023
Making Coal Mining "Green"
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Making Coal Mining "Green"

Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi shares how efforts have been taken over the last nine years to push for sustainable mining by balancing environment concerns with ensuring adequate coal and lignite supply in the country to meet growing energy needs.

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June 2023
A Business Case for Plastic Waste Management
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A Business Case for Plastic Waste Management

While big businesses are integrating circularity in operations, plastic waste management start-ups are experimenting with plastic credits and blockchains to address the issue

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June 2023
ExxonMobil Steps Up to the Plastic Waste Challenge
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ExxonMobil Steps Up to the Plastic Waste Challenge

ExxonMobil is helping to advance a circular economy for plastics by deploying advanced recycling, which can process a range of plastics generally not mechanically recycled

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June 2023
Recasting Plastic Industry
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Recasting Plastic Industry

A circular economy approach aims to reduce plastic waste, maximise the value of resources, and minimise the environmental impact

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June 2023
Time for Clearer Labels and Certificates
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Time for Clearer Labels and Certificates

Plastic pollution is part of the triple planetary crises-the crises of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste-confronting us, says Atul Bagai, Head, Country Office, United Nations Environment Programme, India

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June 2023
JK Paper Aims to Become Net Zero Emission Company By 2040, Says A S Mehta
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JK Paper Aims to Become Net Zero Emission Company By 2040, Says A S Mehta

THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF JK PAPER LISTS DOWN THE VARIOUS STEPS TAKEN BY THE COMPANY TO REDUCE ITS EMISSIONS AND COMBAT POLLUTION.

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June 2023
The Plastic Paradox
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The Plastic Paradox

Most of the focus is on treating plastic waste as a management problem, but it is equally important to regulate the supply and consumption of raw materials in manufacturing

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June 2023
Xania Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.: Revolutionizing Nutritional Supplements for a Healthier Future
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Xania Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.: Revolutionizing Nutritional Supplements for a Healthier Future

Xania Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. is revolutionizing nutritional supplements with delightful products. Led by Mr. Nirupam Kumar, they prioritize compliance and good health, setting new industry standards for a healthier future.

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June 2023
Pay Bingo: Empowering Financial Inclusion Across India
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Pay Bingo: Empowering Financial Inclusion Across India

PayBingo, the flagship brand of Parnav Online Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a financial technology company founded in 2016, is a shining example of how a bootstrap company can grow organically

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June 2023
India's Millet Metrics
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India's Millet Metrics

Millets are being hailed as the answer to food and nutrition insecurity as well as climate concerns. With the UN announcing 2023 as the International Year of Millets, they are getting the long-due attention, but to realise their actual potential, they will need more

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June 2023
Introducing India's Hair Growth Queen Dr Stuti Khare Shukla, a new ray of hope for Hair loss patients
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Introducing India's Hair Growth Queen Dr Stuti Khare Shukla, a new ray of hope for Hair loss patients

Meet Dr. Stuti Khare Shukla, India's Hair Growth Queen, transforming lives with her non-surgical Hair Growth BoosterTM. With 40,000+ global patients, her clinics, The Elements of Aesthetics, have gained international recognition while she actively contributes to philanthropic endeavors.

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June 2023
Chandni Kapadia: Empowering Women and Transforming Education at GLS University
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Chandni Kapadia: Empowering Women and Transforming Education at GLS University

Chandni Kapadia, a prominent figure in fashion, education, and entrepreneurship, has made a significant impact through her leadership at GLS University, empowering women and transforming education.

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June 2023
Architect Ponni M Concessao: Designing India's Historic State Secretariat
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Architect Ponni M Concessao: Designing India's Historic State Secretariat

Contextual Architecture and Visionary Leadership Unite in Landmark Achievement

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June 2023
MORE THAN SIMPLY DOING GOOD-DR ANEEL KASHI MURARKA
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MORE THAN SIMPLY DOING GOOD-DR ANEEL KASHI MURARKA

This Changemaker wants to persuade fellow Indians to adopt \"green\" cremations and make an important Hindu death rite more environmentally friendly...

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June 2023
Innovating the Insurance and Reinsurance Broking Industry: Gautam B. Boda and J.B. Boda Group Leading the Way
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Innovating the Insurance and Reinsurance Broking Industry: Gautam B. Boda and J.B. Boda Group Leading the Way

Setting the Standard for Trust, Reliability, and Innovation

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June 2023
Vinkesh Gulati: The Driving Force Behind United Group's Success
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Vinkesh Gulati: The Driving Force Behind United Group's Success

The United Group's commitment to investing in education and adapting to the changing times and is crucial for India's growth and progress.

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June 2023
EQUITY SAVINGS FUNDS: FOR BETTER THAN-DEBT RETURNS WITH LOW RISK
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EQUITY SAVINGS FUNDS: FOR BETTER THAN-DEBT RETURNS WITH LOW RISK

As interest rates reach their peak, select fixed-income options look attractive.

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June 2023
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPTIONS EXPANDING INVESTMENT HORIZONS
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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT OPTIONS EXPANDING INVESTMENT HORIZONS

Shifting paradigms and a changing investment landscape are creating a fecund environment for high networth individuals (HNIS) to rethink their portfolio allocations and increase exposure to innovative investment solutions.

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June 2023
U GRO CAPITAL - BEST POSITIONED TO RIDE THE MSME GROWTH WAVE
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U GRO CAPITAL - BEST POSITIONED TO RIDE THE MSME GROWTH WAVE

\"Performance on track to gain 1% market share with 1 million small businesses over the next three years,\" says Shachindra Nath, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of U GRO Capital

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June 2023
THE RAINBOW CHALLENGE
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THE RAINBOW CHALLENGE

If the Supreme Court accepts the demand of same-sex couples for legalisation of their marriages, it will pave the way for them to get long-denied rights like inheritance, adoption, etc. But it will also open a Pandora's box of compliance complications for government and corporate machineries

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June 2023
WHO CARES FOR WORKERS INSIDE DARK INDIAN FACTORIES?
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WHO CARES FOR WORKERS INSIDE DARK INDIAN FACTORIES?

Small and medium manufacturing establishments offer little physical or social security to their teeming workforce. They rarely followed the welfare provisions of old laws. With new labour codes in place, there is a mismatch between the government's ambition to make India a manufacturing hub and the material condition of its workers

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June 2023
TATA'S RUNWAY SUCCESS
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TATA'S RUNWAY SUCCESS

THE PILOTS' UNIONS AT AIR INDIA THAT ONCE STRUCK FEAR IN THE HEART OF THE GOVERNMENT AND THE AIRLINE'S POTENTIAL SUITORS HAVE BEEN GROUNDED. IT WAS A BLOODLESS COUP. HOW DID THE TATAS PULL THIS OFF?

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June 2023