Stories

The Sundarbans I Carry Within Me

By Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury, Political Analyst & Senior Academic A first person journey through memory grief, and hope in the Indian Sundarbans Before the Delta I Learned to Listen I grew up between two very different landscapes, and both taught me to listen. I studied in the Ramakrishna Mission

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A step towards healthy living in Pembi Village

By Sandesh Rajendra Shingade, Project Coordinator Pembi village is located in Nirmal district of Telangana. The village has high schools, a community hall and a Primary Health Center, but there was no dedicated fitness/open-gym facility before this intervention. The community strongly values health, physical fitness and overall wellbeing. However, there

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YESummit 2027: The Journey Begins

By ImpactLens Correspondent For many entrepreneurs, moving from an idea to a sustainable enterprise requires more than a good business idea. Access to mentors, markets, finance, networks and the right opportunities can shape how far an idea can go. For grassroots entrepreneurs, these connections can be especially important. The idea

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A Salary Hike Is Not Financial Freedom

Mathew Mattam The message arrives in your email: “Congratulations! Your salary has been revised.” An additional ₹3,000 or ₹5,000 a month, perhaps accompanied by a new designation. You immediately begin making plans. A better phone, a new vehicle, a larger house or an additional loan suddenly appears affordable. For a

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Transforming Tribal Classrooms: How Digital Learning and WASH Infrastructure Are Reshaping Education in Asifabad

By Vishal Mattam In Asifabad district of Telangana, a quiet educational revolution is taking root. For decades, tribal and rural schools across the region have grappled with systemic barriers, limited pedagogical resources, geographical isolation, inadequate sanitation, and low student attendance. Yet, inside one of the government tribal schools a long

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The Sundarbans I Carry Within Me

By Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury, Political Analyst & Senior Academic A first person journey through memory grief, and hope in the Indian Sundarbans Before the Delta I Learned to Listen I grew up between two very different landscapes, and both taught me to listen. I studied in the Ramakrishna Mission

Read More »

A step towards healthy living in Pembi Village

By Sandesh Rajendra Shingade, Project Coordinator Pembi village is located in Nirmal district of Telangana. The village has high schools, a community hall and a Primary Health Center, but there was no dedicated fitness/open-gym facility before this intervention. The community strongly values health, physical fitness and overall wellbeing. However, there

Read More »

YESummit 2027: The Journey Begins

By ImpactLens Correspondent For many entrepreneurs, moving from an idea to a sustainable enterprise requires more than a good business idea. Access to mentors, markets, finance, networks and the right opportunities can shape how far an idea can go. For grassroots entrepreneurs, these connections can be especially important. The idea

Read More »

A Salary Hike Is Not Financial Freedom

Mathew Mattam The message arrives in your email: “Congratulations! Your salary has been revised.” An additional ₹3,000 or ₹5,000 a month, perhaps accompanied by a new designation. You immediately begin making plans. A better phone, a new vehicle, a larger house or an additional loan suddenly appears affordable. For a

Read More »

Transforming Tribal Classrooms: How Digital Learning and WASH Infrastructure Are Reshaping Education in Asifabad

By Vishal Mattam In Asifabad district of Telangana, a quiet educational revolution is taking root. For decades, tribal and rural schools across the region have grappled with systemic barriers, limited pedagogical resources, geographical isolation, inadequate sanitation, and low student attendance. Yet, inside one of the government tribal schools a long

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