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A shrunken world of schools will impact India's future leadership

New Delhi, March 28 -- From the windows of our classroom, we could see trains passing. The railway line was more than a kilometre away, but down on a slope, with nothing to obstruct our view. Spotting... Read More


We could make up for the covid disruption of schooling if we try

New Delhi, March 14 -- All schools were shut in March 2020 as covid engulfed the world. In India, schools did not return to normalcy till January 2022. Four years after the pandemic hit, it is useful ... Read More


Fakeness and flakiness are not hard to spot in the social sector

New Delhi, Feb. 29 -- A fellow donor waxed eloquent about treating partners as equals. 'Partner' is the word often used for NGOs that receive financial grants from donors. I cringe at the word 'donor'... Read More


Health: Band-aids will not heal a system that needs deep attention

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- During the first eight years of my professional career, I worked in the health sector. My role entailed helping finance healthcare providers, mostly through loans. From tiny clin... Read More


We must bust myths around the social service sector

New Delhi, Jan. 4 -- Myths have a strong grip over the imagination of many actors in the social sector. From philanthropists and donors to civil society organizations (CSOs) and policymakers. We must ... Read More