Science from the Eyes of Gandhi

Lecture by Dr Sudershan Iyengar former Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat Vidyapith, in virtual road-show ‘Vigyan se Vikas: Gandhian Vision of Science and Technology for the Development of Rural India’ organised by SRISTI Innovations on April 12, 2021 commemorating 75 years of India’s independence. There is a prevalent belief that Gandhi was backward looking. But if you study … Continue reading →

Contribution of Science in Rural Development

ecture of Dr Arunbhai Dave, Managing Trustee, Lokbharti Gramvidyapith, Sanosara, in virtual road-show ‘Vigyan se Vikas: Gandhian Vision of Science and Technology for the Development of Rural India’ organised by SRISTI Innovations on April 12, 2021 commemorating 75 years of India’s independence. Continue reading →

Tracking social trajectory: Indicators of civilisational maturity

Indian society is passing through a critical phase. The rise of entrepreneurial aspirations, as I said last week, has given rise to a justifiable rise in material and consumptive ambitions. But when these ambitions overtake other values in society, something precious is likely to be sacrificed. Therefore, financial capital should be balanced along with ethical, … Continue reading →

Slum Shine (Shining every poor)- Biren Padhya

  Mr. Biren Padhya has been successful in educating & schooling children from 17 slums across Ahmedabad through his venture Slum Shine. He also focuses on protecting environment by carrying out several tree plantation drives as well as provide animal helpline services. He has also recorded sound of 150 different birds & has also made … Continue reading →

When ego evaporates, we come closer to ourselves..

How do we differentiate between self –respect and ego? This is a question I come across quite often among my students and colleagues? The dividing line is thin, but not very blurred. When the cause for which we work gets hurt because of our supposed hurt or annoyance, we are perhaps inflating ego. When we … Continue reading →