Four Reasons Why India Recognises Dolphins As ‘Non-Human Persons’
IF you are a Douglas Adams fan, the fact that dolphins are considered ‘non-human persons’ should come as no surprise….
The Quiet Altruism Of George Michael
BRITISH singer songwriter George Michael who first made headlines as one-half of the teen duo Wham!, was one of the…
Small Talk With Kiran Modi of Udayan Care
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a…
Five ‘Extinct’ Animals That Are Alive And Well
WITH human beings at the focus of all development, conversation about conservation rarely takes centre stage. One consequence of this tunnel vision, is that…
A Non-Frightening Fact About Stephen King
STEPHEN KING. The man who brought us cult classics like The Shining and Shawshank Redemption. (Yes, they were books before…
Cwordfunding: Indians don’t want to pay for stuff
THE first time I heard of the concept of crowdfunding for creative projects, I remember thinking how wonderful it was that…
Small Talk With Jyoti Thyagarajan of Meghshala
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a…
JFK: The Man Who Silently Refused His Salary
THE recent debacle that was the American election has left half the world stunned in its wake. Suddenly, we are standing…
How it began at Delhi Council for Child Welfare
Delhi Council for Child Welfare was established in the year 1952 by a group of 10 women. The Council first…
How it began at Mahila Dakshata Samiti
MAHILA Dakshata Samiti was originally established in the state of Andhra Pradesh by Mrs. Suman Krishnakanth. Suman’s spouse, Mr. Krishnakanth…
How it began at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital
Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, a charitable trust, was set up in 1914 by Dr. S.P. Shroff. An overachiever who…