“Innovation is the specific instrument of entrepreneurship… the act that endows resources with a new capacity to create wealth.” — Peter Drucker Inequality is more than a socioeconomic issue; it is deeply cultural, historical, and systemic. In India, it traces back to age-old hierarchies of caste, gender, disability, and privilege which exist todate. SDG 10 … Continue reading Confronting Inequality: Lessons from Indian Epics
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From Ardhanareeshvara to Beti Bachao: Tracing India’s Timeless Call for Gender Equality
“Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devatah…” “Where women are honoured, there the gods rejoice.” — Manu Samhita This ancient line is not just poetic — it’s prescriptive. It suggests that gender equality is not a modern agenda but a deep-rooted cultural and spiritual ethos in Indian civilization. So how did we lose our way? In … Continue reading From Ardhanareeshvara to Beti Bachao: Tracing India’s Timeless Call for Gender Equality
Rag Picking: India’s Hidden Workforce of Waste Management
Rag pickers in India are a crucial yet often unrecognized workforce in urban waste management. They collect and segregate recyclable materials. By 2050, India will be generating 450 million tonnes of garbage annually and ragpickers will be an important part of its waste management plans. Inspite of this huge contribution, their life is piteous. They … Continue reading Rag Picking: India’s Hidden Workforce of Waste Management
Green Innovations from the Paris Olympics: A Blueprint for Future Events
A glimpse into my book “The Ultimate to Do list for Humanity”. By incorporating eco-friendly measures, the Paris Olympics set a new standard for sustainable sporting events and left a legacy for the city and a role model for the globe. Carbon Neutrality: Paris made the Olympics carbon neutral, offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions from the event. Renewable … Continue reading Green Innovations from the Paris Olympics: A Blueprint for Future Events