Debashish Mukherjee
Politics
Banknotes, Big Brother’s last blind spot: interviewing Thomas Savare, Oberthur Fiduciaire CEO
Various trends in Europe, America and the India have made the likelihood of a cashless society greater. Banks find virtual money more profitable and governments dislike cash for its capacity…
Published on June 8, 2018
By Debashish Mukherjee
Economics
Barack Obama announces ‘Wilson Rule’ policy at White House Demo Day
Paying tribute to Xerox’s First CEO, Joseph Wilson, Barack Obama has announced the creation of the “Wilson Rule” which will see better representation of women and minorities in management positions.
Published on August 5, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
UnitedHealth’s Project Sunshine’s Party Time brings cheers in East Harlem Asthma Centre of Excellence
So as to provide asthma treatment to the underserved, UnitedHealth Group’s Project Sunshine created a party time event so as to dramatically reduce the incidence of asthma amongst children.
Published on August 5, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World
Fasha Mahjoor will rappel down from 3 skyscrapers for Charity
In order to generate funds for the Outward Bound Trust, Fasha Mahjoor, a daredevil CEO, will do his Spiderman act and will rappel down from three wellknown skyscrapers in London.
Published on August 4, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
PG&E promotes a Solar suitcase program with the help of Green Tech
Students from 19 Schools will learn concepts in solar technology and if their commitments come through their video submission, they can also go to Kenya for a humanitarian mission. Learning…
Published on August 4, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Totternhoe Metal Recycling fined £13,890 for poor pedestrian segregation
Thanks to poor pedestrian segregation, a 40 year old man delivering metal to Totternhoe Metal Recycling lost the use of his left arm. The Luton Magistrates’ Court fined him £13,890.
Published on August 3, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Ethics & Compliance
A poorly staked inflatable cost Marin Chadwick a cool £6440
In what could be a potentially dangerous incident, a poorly staked inflatable blew up, transporting an eight year old boy bodily upwards. The poor lad landed on a woman scout…
Published on August 3, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
UAE making giant strides in implementing renewable energy
UAE has recognized the potential of renewable energy and has invested heavily into it, such that it Masdar City has become somewhat of a role model for renewable energy.
Published on July 31, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
Central America is yet to capitalize on the abundance of its environment.
Although Central America is blessed with a host of renewable energies, it has not capitalized on its bounty. Many countries are still dependent on coal and fossil fuel to power…
Published on July 31, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Mauli Ola Foundation to hosts breast cancer awareness program in October
As part of its breast cancer awareness program, Mauli Ola Foundation will be holding a contest in October, titled Battle for the Breasts, which will see 16 female participants out-surf…
Published on July 30, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
UnitedHealthCare grants $75,000 to Gerogia’s Family Health Care Centre
So to uplift those new mothers and pregnant women who are medically underserved UnitedHealthCare has decided to grant $75,000 to the Family Health Centers of Georgia.
Published on July 30, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Leumi commemorates business and community leaders of NY
Leumi has decided to commemorate business and community leaders from the New York region by sponsoring a CSR event in New York.
Published on July 30, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Panasonic announces the finalists for its Kid Witness News Global Contest 2015 program
Every year Panasonic teaches video shooting skills to children from elementary to middle school through its Kid Witness News (KWN) program. The program has a contest format, read on further…
Published on July 30, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Cutting across religions, leaders of Faith call for a “Call to Conscience” on Climate Change
Leaders of faiths, religions, activists, and indigenous people, have called for a “Call to Conscience” before the COP 21 conference scheduled to take place in Paris, later this year.
Published on July 28, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
UnitedHealthCare partners with KaBOOM! And El Pomar Biys & Girls Club to build a playground for kids
Kids can now safely play during their after-school hours, thanks to the initiative taken by UnitedHealthCare, KaBOOM! and El Pomar Biys & Girls Club.
Published on July 27, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
HSBC grants an additional $150 million in funding on its 150th Anniversary
HSBC creates a $150 million community Fund to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
Published on July 27, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative is the recipient of The Primerica Foundation’s $50,000 grant
The Primerica Foundation has again selected The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative for its $50,000 grant. This is not a surprise since Primerica is always there to help the those who…
Published on July 24, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
Ford expands its Driving Dream Educational Initiative to Panama
For the very first time, the Ford Driving Dream will step outside of US boundaries and into Panama. This initiative will defray the cost of education, transportation for children and…
Published on July 24, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Ethics & Compliance
HSE issues safety alert for bay gates used on scaffoldings
The HSE has issued an emergency safety alert for scaffolding loading bay gates. Already a manufacturer is working on a design to incorporate the changes. Other manufacturers and suppliers should…
Published on July 23, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
2014 has been the hottest year ever on record.
Although there are some sceptics who think that COP21 will not lead to much, but regardless of the opinion of this minority, it is crucial that civil society and governments…
Published on July 23, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Sam’s Club spreads its roots to Jefferson City
Jefferson City will now be hosting Sam’s Club in its locality. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening ceremony and see for themselves the many benefits of its membership.
Published on July 22, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
U.S Water launches a sustainable solution for Cooling Water treatment
U.S Water has launched an environmentally friendly sustainable solution for cooling water treatment. Hint: it has to do with phosphorous. Read on to know more.
Published on July 22, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Technology startups in the Detroit area get a boost thanks to Macomb Innovation Funding
So as to promote greater innovation and revitalize and stimulate the economy in the Detroit area, Macomb Innovation Fund is the process of processing applicant companies with show signs of…
Published on July 21, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
Affordable Housing being constructed in the Bronx
Thanks to the State of New York and UnitedhealthCare and others, an affordable housing complex is being developed and is scheduled for completion in July 2016. Featuring flexible multi-option homes,…
Published on July 21, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Ethics & Compliance
Directors’ guidance have to be updated feels HSE Chair
The HSE Chair, has openly admitted that INDG 417 needs further revision. It will be done in the near future. Along with this, she has also discussed and has spoken…
Published on July 20, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Ethics & Compliance
Basic safety precautions could have saved PK & IF Cobley, £104,000
PK & IF Cobley fined £75,000 its workers fell through the roof and broke his back.
Published on July 20, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Ethics & Compliance
Three reservists die for want of preparedness of the army
Three regular reservists wanting to bump themselves up as SAS reservists died during a 26km mountainous trek. THE GPS equipment on them did not function as it was supposed to.…
Published on July 17, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Ethics & Compliance
Watershed Roofing fined for bricklayer’s falling to death from rooflight
Watershed (Roofing) was held guilty u/s Section 3(1) and was fined £80,000 and ordered to pay £39,381 in costs. Its director was also found guilty u/s 37(1) and was ordered…
Published on July 17, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
The Khan Academy opens its digital doors of learning through its strategic partnership with Hyatt
Hyatt and the Khan Academy have decided to collaborate with each other and freely disseminate its knowledge through Hyatt’s hotels
Published on July 16, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
Living Lands & Waters receives $325M from ADM
So as to help support its cleaning up activities of inland waterways and rivers ADM has donated $325,000 to Living Lands & Waters.
Published on July 16, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
Perot Museum & Kosmos Energy Team up to bolster STEM subjects
Science and Math subjects have had poor student participation. Moreover those teaching the subject need to brush up themselves. So as to nip the problem in the bud, Perot Museum…
Published on July 15, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Phenomenex and the American Red Cross raises $19,450 through a Soccer Charity match
So as help promote the mountain of works carried out by the American Red Cross, Phenomenex Inc and the American Red Cross held a soccer charity match which was not…
Published on July 15, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Ethics & Compliance
Propbrook Engineering fined £12,000 for breach of Health and Safety Act
The Birmingham Magistrates’ Court has fined Propbrook Engineering, Birmingham, with £12,000 and £1178 as cost.
Published on July 14, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Citizenship
St John Ambulance announced First Aid Heroes awards for 2015
St. John Ambulance announces and rewards first aid heroes, who thanks to their presence of mind, have saved precious lives.
Published on July 14, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World
UN Report announces – Access to Science and Technology is key post 2015
As per a group of international scientists who report to the UN Secretary General, access to science and technology post 2015 will bridge the gap between developed and developing nations.…
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Economics
China leads the way in Renewable Energy investments leaving US & UK far behind
As part of its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), China has boldly announced major cuts in its greenhouses gases. It is also putting its intentions into practise by investing heavily…
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World
France’s charges beheading suspect with terrorism charges
With the revelation of a possible link between an individual and the terrorist organizations, France looks forward to pinning down the suspect on allegations of terrorism and conspiracy to blow…
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Economics
World Bank and Deutsche Bank gets approval to access Green Climate Funds
Representatives of civil society were aghast at finding out that the board of the Green Climate Fund has allowed institutions with dubious environmental records access to the precious Green Climate…
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
U.N’s Climate Commission lays out the blueprint for green economy
Keeping COP21 in view, the United Nation’s Climate Commission has laid out a blueprint for the new emerging green economy.
Published on July 13, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
The Equity Investor Group appointed as Powerstorm’s Relations Counsel
Powerstorm ESS has appointed the Equity Group as its investor relations counsel.
Published on July 9, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Teenagers and their parents are encouraged to join a fun course in Safe Driving
Statistically speaking, most teenagers have been caught drinking and driving in summer. So as to curb this habit and parallel teach them driving skills, Ford has come up with a…
Published on July 9, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World
GEC Risk Advisory and RepRisk launch their Joint Special Report on Privacy
Two of the world’s leaders in risk management – RepRisk and GEC Risk Advisory have collaborated together to author a Special report on Privacy Issues faced by companies. All those…
Published on July 8, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Companies
Scania joins the Swedish Social Responsibility Network
With its varied business interest in heavy duty trucks and buses, Swedish business giant Scania has joined the Swedish Corporate Social Responsibility Network, which provides a unique framework of transparency…
Published on July 8, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Economics
Tourism to fill the employment gap after the completion of the Belo Monte dam in Brazil
Biodiversity and technology in the growing communities in the Amazonian rain forest could greatly help tourism and conserve natural resources.
Published on July 7, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
The U.N takes steps to govern the High Seas
In order to combat the lawlessness of the high sea as also to create sanctuaries of marine biodiversity, the United Nations has kick-started the process of drafting a legally binding…
Published on July 7, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
UN pushes for $100 billion collection drive for the Green Climate Fund
Is $100 billion for the Green Climate Fund an elusive dream? Not so, if you ask Lisa Elges from Transparency International.
Published on July 6, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
World
Principle of Equity is critical to COP21
Climate Change is very real. The citizens of the world, in every continent is feeling it. In order to fight it, we must meet the scheduled target of $100 billion…
Published on July 6, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
California takes the lead in pushing for “zero emission” buses
It appears that California has made it a habit demanding for smarter, greener, more efficient technologies. It has done so in the past and is now again pushing for regulations…
Published on July 3, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
Citizens of Rome call for action on Climate Change
Citizens of Rome along with well-wishers of the third planet from the sun, marched in Rome to express their heartfelt gratitude for Pope Francis’ Laudato Siencyclical. Interesting churches worldwide have…
Published on July 3, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
Environment
Grenada takes pro-active steps and rebuilds coral reefs
So as to survive for a better tomorrow Grenada is taking proactive steps to rebuild ecosystems in coral reefs. Coral reefs are vital for the economies of island nations as…
Published on July 3, 2015
By Debashish Mukherjee
