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India’s Independence Day is an occasion to celebrate the country’s journey and its rich cultural heritage, traditions, and stories that continue to connect Indians across generations and geographies. On 15 August 2026, Avid Learning, the cultural arm of the Essar Group, marked India’s 80th Independence Day with a special Bharatanatyam performance at the Consulate General […]

Why triathlon? A question Burzin Engineer has been asked countless times. This film is his answer. From discovering endurance sports to pushing his limits, overcoming setbacks and chasing every new start line, Burzin’s journey is driven by one goal: to keep representing India on the world stage. As he prepares for IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn, Estonia, […]

Strengthening its commitment to education-led nation building, Essar Foundation has established Mini Science Centre (MSC) Labs at Shri N.K. Ruia Tung School, Lonavala and St. Francis Orphanage to promote experiential STEM learning among students. The initiative aims to make Science and Mathematics more engaging and accessible through hands-on learning models that simplify complex concepts, stimulate […]

The Bhoomi Pujan ceremony was held on 20th March 2026 at the Dham by Shri Bageshwar Dham Sarkar and Prashant Ruia.  The hospital is a tribute to Shri Shashi Ruia. It aims to provide affordable and subsidised healthcare for communities in the region, helping make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

The 20th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility is a flagship global forum organised by the Institute of Directors (IOD), India. The event attracts leading policymakers, corporate directors, CEOs, ESG practitioners, and thought leaders from across India and around the world, fostering collaboration and dialogue on key social and environmental priorities. Representing Essar Foundation, Dominic […]

Essar Foundation, as part of its continued commitment to community well-being and inclusive development, supported Kartavya Foundation, a non-government and non-profit organisation committed to the philosophy of care, share, and transform lives, in organising a Sports Day for children from NGOs and orphanages. The event aimed to provide children with the opportunity to experience a […]

Community engagement at Essar Foundation is rooted in everyday responsibility, toward the people who work alongside us and the communities we support. In 2025, the Foundation undertook a series of initiatives that reflected its focus on recognition, care, education, and inclusion, touching lives in meaningful ways. The Foundation’s efforts began close to home, acknowledging the […]

Through its continued community engagement efforts, EOGEPL supported the Annual Inter-School Sports Meet of Kanksa Block, benefiting more than 100 students from over 65 Primary Schools and Shishu Siksha Kendras (SSKs). The initiative began with the Malandighi Anchalik (Regional) Schools Sports Meet, where nearly 500 students from 18 Free Primary Schools and 6 SSKs under […]

Essar Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Ltd. has always aligned its CSR initiatives with Sustainable Development Goal 03 – Good Health and Well-being, focusing on the evolving healthcare needs of communities in Kanksa and Durgapur-Faridpur Block of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. Recognising the growing challenges in eye health among the elderly, Essar recently […]

Avid Learning, a longtime supporter of the Serendipity Arts Festival since 2017, proudly partnered with SAF 2025 as the festival returned to Panjim, Goa, for its landmark 10th edition. South Asia’s largest multidisciplinary arts festival, Serendipity transforms the city into a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and public engagement. Spanning music, dance, theatre, visual arts, crafts, culinary arts, literature, and […]