An attempt was made to have an idea completion with children in the Khap Tola (hamlet), West Champaran where we were working. I distributed Sujh Bujh to the children before starting the idea competition and told them about the honey bee network and the ignite awards. They felt really happy looking at the ideas given … Continue reading
1. Developing solutions to Improve efficiency and ergonomics of coconut leaves broom makers – Yash Goyal, Pranav Kaushal, Gunjit Thapar University, Patiala The problems we have identified are in the process of broom making using coconut leaves. These stalks are hand stripped from the coconut tree leaves. For improving efficiency and ergonomics of the process, some … Continue reading
There are a few institutions which have brought more honour and pride to India than IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, Law schools, IISc, BARC, TiFR, etc. These are the real jewels in Indian crown. Several central universities are equally distinguished. Should a system which works well be the concern of policy makers? Ironically, Previous government started the … Continue reading
Our eyes stop growing in size after we are thirteen, does our life space and curiosity also stop growing! In the recently concluded Children Creativity Camp, we found that children see and observe much deeper and closely than us and not only they observe but ideate solutions to the problems they see around. Impatient children … Continue reading
Third creativity camp of disadvantaged and privileged children organized recently at IIMA by the Honey Bee Network threw up surprises again. Once again we learned that as we grow, our ability to perceive the unmet social needs, develop empathetic feelings and convert these feelings into action doesn’t necessarily grow. Can we then listen to the … Continue reading
Then, we met Salim, a young boy, cheery-eyed, spontaneous, bright and with an amazing voice. About four years ago, his mother broke her leg and had to go under the knife. They had to arrange for more than twenty five thousand rupees. He dropped out of school to help his family. He can paint, make patterns in radium stickers but when you hear him sing, you are spellbound. He learnt it from his elder brother who used to go with the band of Qawwals. When we asked him how did he learn to sing so well? Salim said, “Mir hoon to aayega na”. Continue reading
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