Indians 4 Social Change Presents: Why The Difference
What’s the odd thing out: Mom, Sister, Wife, Lakshmi, Woman? Answer: Nothing. An Indians 4 Social Change video. Share our video!
The Possibilities: Akshaya Patra's Short Film Featuring A. R. Rahman's Song!
In their endeavour to bring more supporters on board, Akshaya Patra has recently created a film called ‘The Possibilities’. This film emphasises the importance of the mid-day meal programme implemented by Akshaya Patra in partnership with the Government of India and various State governments. It portrays the various struggles the child protagonist undergoes …
To Om Or Not To Om: The Controversy Over Yoga in the United States
Background Yoga is a growing activity in the United States with more and more individuals taking part in it every year. Largely, the new wave of yogis is composed of non-Hindu’s who want to practice Yoga for the physical and mental health benefits. There is a large controversy, however, over …
Hindu Tattoos: Commodification through Cultural Appropriation
Background An ever-growing trend in western culture is the use of Indian dress, customs, and motifs as part of their costumes, routines, and other things. For example, one will sometimes see devotional dance moves from Bharatanatyam and Kathak used in performances. Another popular occurrence is the use of Bindi’s as …
Social Change Partner: HelpAge India
In a few short sentences, what does your non-profit do? HelpAge India is an organization dedicated towards improving the lives of disadvantaged elderly persons throughout India. To accomplish this goal, we have instituted a number of programs that: provide free medical services, construct affordable and comfortable old age homes, bridge …
The "Benevolent" Boss Myth: Cars, Apartments, and Diamonds on Diwali
The Hari Krishna company, a diamond polishing company, located in Surat, recently decided to give bonuses to its employees during Diwali. The total bonus value was 500 million rupees (over 8 million USD) and included diamonds, Fiat Punto Cars, and apartments. The gift was distributed among 1,200 employees who received …
Shiv Sena Offers Cash Reward for Families That Have More Than 10 Kids
Background Shiv Sena is India’s right wing Hinduvta organization that aims to increase the dominance of Hindus in India. They are known for causing communal problems with minority religions and de-secularizing India as much possible. The Uttar Pradesh branch of the organization (the political party of which is currently in power with the …
India's Gender Gap Report 2014
The World Economic Forum just recently published a report on the gender gap in various countries around the world, as well as macro-global results. The study analyzed various factors to rank women’s equality in political spheres, social spheres, economic spheres, and others. Overall, India ranked 114 out of 142 countries. …
New Social Change Partner: Atma
Introducing our newest non-profit partner: Atma! In a few short sentences, what does your non-profit do? Atma helps innovative education non-profits in Mumbai to grow. We identify high-potential education non-profits and induct them into our Accelerator Program for a period of 3 years. During this period we provide them with …
This Girl Can't See But She Didn't Let That Stop Her
This girl didn’t let an obstacle stop her from being amazing! Listen to her beautiful voice as she signs “Ae Mere Vatan Ke Logon.”
