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Need of the Hour With eVidyaloka
90% of the Indian education system is driven by rural government schools, and there are 2 chronic challenges we have as a country: acute teacher shortage and quality of learning experience.
Joy of Giving: The Cause of Eldercare in India
The world of technology and finance, and now the start-up boom, has elevated India on the world stage in ways no one could have foreseen 20 years ago. I have been privileged to be part of this burgeoning sector through Genpact, a company I founded.
Healing through Art: Restoring the Soul
Faiz Ahmad Faiz, one of the most illustrious poets of the subcontinent, often wrote about the indomitable spirit of humanity. His poetry evoked that sentiment beautifully, and it came through in his writings through his various political incarcerations.
Addressing Inadequate Healthcare Infrastructure in India's Rural Areas
When her husband died from a snakebite in the fields, Venkamma went to live with her eldest son and his family. Within the few days of mourning, she had to adjust to her new station in life.
From PARIVARTAN to Adapt-Impact: Transforming communities through holistic interventions and education
In February 2004, I had the opportunity to participate in KHUSHII’s first Village Adoption Project in Neemrana, Rajasthan, called Project PARIVARTAN. For me, it all started with a walk-through one of the villages, where I was able to observe the life of the villagers, communicate with them, and learn of their needs.
#ABillionThriving: Dasra Philanthropy Week Recap
With the world still recovering from the pandemic, this year’s Dasra Philanthropy Week (DPW) from March 15-18th aimed to bring together leaders from the development sector around the world, and philanthropists onto a virtual platform to strengthen the dialogue around India’s post-COVID development and rise as a giving community to make #ABillionThriving across India in a just, diverse, and inclusive manner.
The Path to Giving in a Pandemic
March 13th 2020. Friday the 13th. That date holds so much significance. A date already looming with superstition of bad fate. It’s the date my school, and others around the country, officially shut down due to COVID-19.