Learning a Living interview with Professor Anil Gupta: Giving ‘faceless innovators’ a voice

Reposted from : Richard Miranda Tuesday, 30 October 2012 – 9:53am at http://www.innovationunit.org/blog/201210/learning-living-interview-professor-anil-gupta-giving-faceless-innovators-voice In partnership with the World Innovation Summit for Education we have written ‘Learning a Living,’ a new book that focuses on radical innovation at the education/work interface. In anticipation of its release in mid-November, we are launching a month-long campaign to celebrate and bring attention … Continue reading →

Inspired teachers: Need for changing the frame of reference

Hon’ble President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee took some decisions recently which can have far-reaching consequences.  During the meeting of the Vice Chancellors of the Central Universities, he proposed several initiatives which could perhaps help in transforming the environment for higher education and connection between academia, innovators and rest of the society.  As per the press release, … Continue reading →

Ahmedabad Rising

Violence against women is a problem worldwide. Yet, the society has been dormant and has chosen to turn a blind eye to women’s issues. The recent incident in Delhi has brought to surface issues we so easily brushed under carpet. It is heartrendingly unfortunate that an event so brutal, so violent was required to wake … Continue reading →

How does a person live to be 100 years old?

One of the most cherished blessings we give any one is, to live for hundred years. But then learning from the lives lived meaningfully and long is not easy. Some have lost the ability to listen and talk but some have their faculties still very vibrant. In many parts of the world, average life expectancy … Continue reading →

Neglected margins: 30th Shodh Yatra in Manipur

  Walking in one of the economically most backward regions, Churachandrapur district, was a reminder of how negligent can our polity be of the developmental concerns in a border conflict prone district. At the same time, the cultural development in the region was outstanding and curiosity of the children even in villages where there was … Continue reading →

Blending colours with joy

Colour has always had a special place in the history of human civilization. India, in particular, has had an enormous fascination with colour. Colour enriches our clothes, art, festivals and food. However, our appreciation and love for colour is never as strong as that of a child. Colour attracts her attention. It makes her observe; … Continue reading →