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Two Surprising Charts from Satyamev Jayate’s Fundraising

Posted on June 25, 2012 by nadodi

Eight episodes of Satyamev Jayate have been aired so far. Each has been gripping in its own way. I also love how Aamir Khan and the producers provide a way for viewers to donate money – either online or via … Continue reading →

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P.Sainath on Three Major Basis for Corruption

Posted on April 23, 2011 by nadodi

Three major basis for corruption in our society:

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Let’s Do It: Estonia’s Clean Up Project

Posted on March 3, 2011 by nadodi

Plan: Clean up a country. In one day. Sounds crazy? Watch this video: 10,000 tonnes of garbage was collected in one day. Wow!  “Let’s Do It” campaign was born in Estonia from one idea – what if we clean up … Continue reading →

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Implementing CEDAW: India and Women’s Political Participation

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Usha Devi Venkatachalam

On this 30th anniversary of CEDAW, let us hope that the Women’s Quota Bill finally passes and becomes a Constitutional Amendment in which we can all rejoice. Continue reading →

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Wikipedia’s Growth Stalling?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Usha Devi Venkatachalam

There is so much knowledge buried in thousands of languages around the world. If Wikipedia can amass energy and enthusiasm to accumulate information in all languages, then that can be its next frontier of growth. Continue reading →

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Mobile Technology 4 Social Change Camp in Bangalore, India on Sep 4, 2009

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Usha Devi Venkatachalam

The success of Mobile Technology 4 Social Change Camp in Bangalore is due to the fact that the field is so nascent and is filled with so many innovative and interesting ideas and applications. Continue reading →

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