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 …
HelpAge India Aims to Create A Society Where Elderly Have the Right to an Active, Healthy and Dignified Life
The Problem Throughout the 75 years of her life, Mamata Prasad has raised her son with indelible care and love. Despite this, as reported by One India news, it has been almost seven years since the septuagenarian has last met not only her son, but also her daughter-in-law and her …
Lovers Uniting for the Right to Kiss Arrested
Lovers in Kochi, Kerala united on Sunday at a mass demonstration for the right to be able to kiss in public, only to be met by violence and thousands of arrests by the police. The campaign, “Kiss of Love,” was protesting moral policing of couples expressing their love in public. …
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 …
How The Widows of Vrindavan Celebrated Diwali in 2014
This Diwali, the widows of Vrindavan spent Diwali 2014 lighting diyas along the banks of the Yamuna. They have decided to use the holiday to spread awareness about the need for environmental conservation of the river. Their celebration is significant not only for the environmental consciousness they preach, but also because …
Facebook's Fate in India's Hands: How India Controls Facebook's Destiny
Introduction In only 10 years of existence, Facebook has become the world’s leading social media site, dominating Internet bandwidths all over the globe and completely revolutionizing the way people interact with one another. With more than 1.2 billion users worldwide, the social media giant’s success has, without question, been of …
President Obama Wishes Americans A Happy Diwali 2014!
It’s great to see the President wish Americans of various backgrounds: Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, a Happy Diwali. Messages like this from the leader of a country, which at times isn’t accepting of the fact that people of Indian origins are a part of the country too, is great!
KitKat Diwali Commercial Reminds Us That Family is Always With You
We wouldn’t say a KitKat is the only way to remind yourself of home, but if you can’t make it home, remember that the smallest thing can help you feel connected! Happy Diwali!
#GharWaliDiwali: Pepsi Commercial Reminds Us What Diwali Is Really About
In the busy pace of life, it is important to stop and appreciate your parents for all their love and support, and what better time to do that than Diwali! Pepsi India made us tear up with this beautiful commercial on the importance of a #GharWaliDiwali!
Let's Celebrate Diwali Without Hurting the Environment
Introduction Recently, Delhi based Director & Cinematographer Gurmeet Sapal and Sehaj Singh followed the recent trend of picture captions to create a “Green Diwali” campaign. Some of the submissions were great advice for celebrating the holiday without hurting the environment, and one common suggestion was to avoid using crackers to celebrate …
