Bringing Voices of Women to the Forefront of STEM: The Story of ‘She for STEM’
When Diksha Nagarkoti stepped into her college in the remote town of Pithoragarh, she carried the same questions that so many young women from rural India carry: What lies ahead for me? Where do I belong in this vast landscape of possibilities?An ecology enthusiast at heart, she often found herself lost between her passion for […]
SAARTHI by iDreamCareer Making Dreamers into Doers
When Aliza Ansari, a Class 12 Arts student from Varanasi, was asked about her dream, her answer was simple: “I want to become a professor.” Inspired by her teachers, she had set her sights on pursuing a B.A. B.Ed. program at AMU or BHU. But life was not simple. With just 65% in her board […]
How Two Engineers Are Using Drones to Transform Indian Farming
In the heart of rural India, where agriculture is not just a livelihood but a way of life, millions of farmers still rely on inherited wisdom and gut instinct to manage their crops. But in today’s world of climate uncertainties and rapidly evolving pests, such traditional methods are no longer enough. Atendra Kumar Verma, a […]
Project Disha: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs and Uplifting Communities
Women’s participation in the economy is essential for not only gender equality and sustainable economic development but also for poverty alleviation. They drive economic growth, foster innovations, and promote social development. Evidence suggests that businesses with at least one woman founder have a more inclusive work culture, employ thrice more women than men, and generate […]
Khushi Baby’s CHIP Transforms Healthcare in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, the health data landscape has been a tangled web of multiple separate systems, each collecting vital public health information independently. Community healthcare workers like ASHAs, ANMs, and medical officers juggle multiple reporting mechanisms, each tailored to different national health programs. This disjointed approach results in data redundancy and interoperability issues, creating a fragmented […]
Chennai Volunteers celebrates Spirit of Volunteerism
Chennai Volunteers, a social initiative of the Giving Matters Foundation, is encouraging and acknowledging college students who volunteered to teach or assist individuals in need to foster the spirit of volunteerism. These students helped underprivileged individuals by educating children or supporting senior citizens and people with disabilities. Chennai Volunteers believes that every act of service […]
Chandan’s Odyssey
Chandan, a fourth-grade student was once a shy and reserved child. He struggled to participate in classroom activities and hesitated to interact with his teachers and classmates.Recognizing his need for assistance, the school’s Resource Person (RP) took Chandan under her wing. Trained on Pedagogy skills, the RP began creating an individualized learning plan, customised to […]
Manisha Soars to Silver
Manisha is a determined Class XI student from Vimukti School. As a young teenager, she foundsolace in poetry, expressing her emotions and thoughts through poignant verses that soon evolvedinto powerful rap songs. Soon, she became known for her ability to rap, and her verses resonatedwith the students of Vimukti School.As time went on, Manisha’s interests […]
From Determination to Innovation.
In the small town of Manikonda, in Telangana, three determined students – Sultan, Rustam, andRamu, were bringing about a significant transformation. Even though the town lacked state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced technology, or the internet, they had a strong will to succeed. Theseyoung students of Zilla Parishad High School lived by the motto, “Where there is a […]
Nexus of Good & Kaveri Group of Institutes
What an event it turned out to be at Pune! This City Chapter of Nexus of Good is making us all proud. Spent time with Malti Kalmadi, the driving force behind Kaveri Group that is spreading goodness. Got photographed with my two heroes & other performers who impressed us all.
