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Shanti Banaras – about Fluid Fashion and Gender Inclusivity

Guest post: By Bindu Gopal Rao Akathya means inexplicable in Sanskrit and probably no one understands this word better than the transgender community. In order to amplify this ethos, Shanti Banaras showcased the stories of eight people who have beaten odds to make a difference in their lives. The campaign was run last year. Making… Continue reading Shanti Banaras – about Fluid Fashion and Gender Inclusivity

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Sudharma – the world’s only Sanskrit daily completes 50 years

The simple name board and the unassuming exteriors of the Sudharma office in Ramachandra Agrahara in Mysore makes it hard for one to believe that this is a “one of its kind” newspaper office in the world.  Well, it is here that the world’s only Sanskrit daily is drafted and printed and that too from… Continue reading Sudharma – the world’s only Sanskrit daily completes 50 years

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Asha Niketan: A celebration of life and a home of hope

“We change the world when we simply meet the needs of another” – Kristen Welch One of the most important challenges in the rehabilitation of people with mental disabilities is caring, for it is the caregivers who do the toughest job.  The act of care giving is critical and it could range from physical, medical,… Continue reading Asha Niketan: A celebration of life and a home of hope

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Chagaletti Makkala Granthalaya (Chagaletti Children’s Library): a lesson in child empowerment

Imagine a full-fledged library run totally and successfully by a small group of children from a remote village with all of being under seventeen years of age.  Seems far-fetched? But, a look at the Children’s Library at Chagaletti, a small village about 22 km from Bangalore in North Bangalore taluk will prove you wrong.  A… Continue reading Chagaletti Makkala Granthalaya (Chagaletti Children’s Library): a lesson in child empowerment

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Empowered with knowledge: White Swan Foundation for Mental Health

According to the World Health Organisation, at least 20% of the world’s children and adolescents have mental disorders or problems. According to surveys conducted in India, it is estimated that at least 20% of the entire population will suffer from various kinds of mental illnesses at least once during their entire life span. In fact,… Continue reading Empowered with knowledge: White Swan Foundation for Mental Health

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Kilikili: Ensuring ‘fair play’ for all

Children playing with gay abandon in a public park amidst chatter, cheer and laughter. This is a familiar sight for most of us on a daily basis. But imagine the same scenario with differently-abled children. This, now, is a bit difficult to imagine, right? The main reason for this is that one rarely sees these… Continue reading Kilikili: Ensuring ‘fair play’ for all

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Fine arts with a purpose: Rasa Aadharan

Theatre for Holistic Development (THD) Located on Bengaluru’s bustling Sampige Road in Malleshwaram is the truly unique Rasa Aadharan, a centre for children and adults with special needs. Committed to the holistic development of special students, Rasa Aadharan is a branch of RASA, Chennai.  The latter was founded by Dr Ambika Kameshwar, who advocates the… Continue reading Fine arts with a purpose: Rasa Aadharan