Category Archives: social change
The future of education – one curriculum may not fit all?
I wrote a piece on the future of education which was published on YourStory.in: If you set out to reinvent education, what would you do? Would you disrupt the current model of learning, or would you integrate with the current
The future of education – one curriculum may not fit all?
I wrote a piece on the future of education which was published on YourStory.in: If you set out to reinvent education, what would you do? Would you disrupt the current model of learning, or would you integrate with the current
A Request to the Dean and the Admissions Committee of Wharton, HBS, MIT Sloan, Stanford, and other global b-schools.
I’d like to start by narrating a pattern that I’ve observed lately. The smart guy with reputed brands on his LinkedIn profile says – “I think this is the right time for me to follow my heart. I want to
A Request to the Dean and the Admissions Committee of Wharton, HBS, MIT Sloan, Stanford, and other global b-schools.
I’d like to start by narrating a pattern that I’ve observed lately. The smart guy with reputed brands on his LinkedIn profile says – “I think this is the right time for me to follow my heart. I want to
Healthcare – Democratic, Accessible and Proactive
One day, not too far away, I envision Healthcare to be democratic, accessible and proactive. This is an area in which I have immense interest but very little expertise. However, recently, I seem to have made some progress in terms of
Healthcare – Democratic, Accessible and Proactive
One day, not too far away, I envision Healthcare to be democratic, accessible and proactive. This is an area in which I have immense interest but very little expertise. However, recently, I seem to have made some progress in terms of
The Missing Diaper
While waiting at a traffic signal on a busy Bangalore road, I glanced over a tiny roadside shop. At first, nothing seemed unusual. The owner was talking over the phone while trying to arrange his goods. At the entrance of
The Missing Diaper
While waiting at a traffic signal on a busy Bangalore road, I glanced over a tiny roadside shop. At first, nothing seemed unusual. The owner was talking over the phone while trying to arrange his goods. At the entrance of
Will the Internet grow as predicted by the Indian Media?
At the beginning of the new year, newspapers make claims that local languages are the “next big thing” on the Internet. I rarely find any real evidence in these articles - compelling applications, or new sectors, or startups are missing
Will the Internet grow as predicted by the Indian Media?
At the beginning of the new year, newspapers make claims that local languages are the “next big thing” on the Internet. I rarely find any real evidence in these articles - compelling applications, or new sectors, or startups are missing
Path-breaking and Soul-wriggling!
Inspiration straight from the heart of India. These 5-minute films uploaded by ‘indiandiplomacy‘ or M.E.A. (Ministry of External Affairs) are about real life stories of rural heroes such as ‘The Mountain man’ or ‘S.E.A.R.C.H. in Gadchiroli’. “A hero is no
Path-breaking and Soul-wriggling!
Inspiration straight from the heart of India. These 5-minute films uploaded by ‘indiandiplomacy‘ or M.E.A. (Ministry of External Affairs) are about real life stories of rural heroes such as ‘The Mountain man’ or ‘S.E.A.R.C.H. in Gadchiroli’. “A hero is no
The Questions we often ask ourselves in India
Life is India is just remarkable! Every day we witness an unthinkable and diverse set of experiences that if we decided to pause our routine and think about them, we would never move beyond the first experience in the morning. That’s
The Questions we often ask ourselves in India
Life is India is just remarkable! Every day we witness an unthinkable and diverse set of experiences that if we decided to pause our routine and think about them, we would never move beyond the first experience in the morning. That’s
My Experiments with English Tutoring Models
An experiment is a set of steps or a procedure conducted to examine the validity of a hypothesis, or to determine the efficacy of something previously untried. Hypothesis: Indians aspire to speak and learn good English. Both Indian society and Indian
My Experiments with English Tutoring Models
An experiment is a set of steps or a procedure conducted to examine the validity of a hypothesis, or to determine the efficacy of something previously untried. Hypothesis: Indians aspire to speak and learn good English. Both Indian society and Indian
Waiting for Justice
A few weekends ago I explored starting a social initiative to bring together people who are waiting for justice in India. My inspiration is my mother who has been waiting since 1984. In spite of 3 judgments in her favor, the case is lingering
Waiting for Justice
A few weekends ago I explored starting a social initiative to bring together people who are waiting for justice in India. My inspiration is my mother who has been waiting since 1984. In spite of 3 judgments in her favor, the case is lingering
No issue is too small if it troubles you. Rahul Bose explains why.
I recently attended a talk by well-known actor Rahul Bose on a topic that although important is often ignored. He opened the session by talking about a high-level belief held by most people – “you need to be personally successful
No issue is too small if it troubles you. Rahul Bose explains why.
I recently attended a talk by well-known actor Rahul Bose on a topic that although important is often ignored. He opened the session by talking about a high-level belief held by most people – “you need to be personally successful
