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October 2015
India holds the dubious distinction of ranking 85th among 175 nations surveyed for corruption. The socio-economic price of corruption is very high. So, as India takes its place on the world economic stage, corruption needs to be tackled seriously. On the one hand, the attitude of accepting bribery needs to…
Financial Inclusion: The Last Mile
Gunji, in Uttarkhand – a northern state of India, nestled among the Himalayan Mountains – is a place of spectacular beauty and an equally treacherous terrain. Reaching this idyllic spot located at least 45 km away from a motorable road takes 4 days of challenging trek along the ferocious Kali…
The Indian Railway Budget: Looking Beyond Fare Hikes and New Trains
The Indian Railway is India’s largest employer and among the top ten employers in the world. It has differing meanings in the lives of Indians. For 25 million people, it is the mode of transport to take them to work and home. For industries that make up 1 million tonne…
Launch: Partnering With Deepika Padukone’s Foundation for Mental Health
This year, on World Mental Health Day, we are happy to announce an exciting partnership with The Live Love Laugh Foundation, the non-profit started by Deepika Padukone to champion the cause of mental health in India. Mental health is an issue that is silently plaguing India at a massive scale. Disorders…
4 Important Infographics on Mental Health
Today is the World Mental Health Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world. Here are 4 striking infographics that will help raise awareness about this issue, which is a leading cause of stigma and suicides in India. 1. India is the most depressed…