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A term commonly heard in the innovation domain is ‘design thinking’. A non-linear, iterative process, design thinking is used to create innovative solutions that are prototyped and tested. It is considered a highly effective tool to tackle ill-defined and unknown problems. As a tool, design thinking enables innovation to adapt to rapidly changing environments, with […]

By Anusha Murali We’ve all been there, strolling through the spotless streets of a European city or watching them on western documentaries or travel vlogs, momentarily stunned by a futuristic trash bin that opens its lid as you approach, compresses the waste, then alerts the municipal authorities when it’s full. Ah, the joys of Western […]

As I reflect on my journey in this blog, I’m transported back to the moment that sparked my passion for menstrual health and hygiene. A pivotal field visit to a rural area during my master’s program exposed me to the harsh realities of cervical cancer and the crippling effects of poor menstrual hygiene. What struck […]

In brief- my fieldwork journey at Jawhar was full of learning experiences not only from the project basis but also from observing the surrounding environment and human to learn from them. The story begins with the morning jeep ride to village Devtali and Vadpada for visiting village Aanganwadi and Health and Wellness Center- Vadpada, gram […]

As I stepped into Paradeep, it was met with a mix of excitement and apprehension. The place was vastly different from what I was used to, and couldn’t help but feel a sense of unease. The initial days were a blur of work and adjustment, with little time for celebration or festivity. Yet little did […]

Presented by: Sibani Singh, JSW Foundation Fellow Misogyny in the Mud One of the most unexpected and eye-opening experiences I had during my entire pond rejuvenation journey—spanning the intense summer months of March, April, and May—was not just about water. It was about power. About gender. And about resilience. If you’ve followed my blog series, […]

During my fellowship’s exposure visit, I had the privilege of attending a transformative five-day workshop titled “Re-imagining Education” at Swaraj University, located in the peaceful Tapovan Ashram amidst the Aravali Hills of Udaipur. But to call it just a workshop would be limiting. It wasn’t merely an academic engagement it was a journey of reflection, […]

Passion is a keyword associated with activities considered close to the heart. Described in the Oxford Dictionary as ‘a powerful feeling’, passion possesses the ability to push humans beyond conventional boundaries by evoking emotions, sometimes in a way which defies logic. The results derived from passion projects cannot be explained by traditional trends and analyses. […]

Tribal Women: A Symbol of Courage, Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Transformation In India, tribal women hold a crucial yet unrecognised role within the local economies, especially in rural and tribal areas. Their roles extend beyond traditional responsibilities, making substantial contributions to various sectors. In agriculture, they engage in farming activities, often leading initiatives in sustainable practices […]