Being an Indian from the North East: My...
“Oh Nagaland? You eat dog meat?” That’s the question someone asked at the beginning of […]
Manita Saves a Life in Rural Jharkhand
One year into my role as CEO at the American India Foundation, I continue to […]
Why Won’t People Openly Talk about Sexual Health...
Women’s reproductive health and hygiene has always been an awkward topic of conversation for the […]
Walk to Freedom: Celebrations for the International Day...
The enthusiasm and energy of thousands gathered to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities […]
RAISEWISE: Empowering Women with Disabilities
“Being severely disabled I never thought exercising was possible for me. After attending sessions under […]
Best Public Health Initiative Award for American India...
~Awards announced at 2018 India Health and Wellness Summit in Delhi~ 07 December 2018, New […]
English: The Language of Power
“How are you teacher!?” “I am very good. Thank you. Aur Aap bataaiae.” “Main tikh […]
Shan: Ghost of the Outdoor Classroom
It was a typical Friday morning in the Snow Leopard Conservancy-India Trust (SLC-IT) office. Most […]
The Joys of Getting to Work Early
I hardly thought I would be saying this. Having lived and worked in New Delhi […]
Leapfrogging and Solar Energy
Let’s start with a quote by Douglas Adams (2005), author of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to […]
Understanding the Community: Perspectives and Facts
Spending a month on site with my AIF host organization Lokadrusti, doing field visits and interacting […]
Feet on Fire: My Life in the Garden
Out of all the surprises that have come with my first month of service in […]