I share my reflections on the ongoing legal struggle faced by the Manjolai Tea Estate labourers, who are grappling with the aftermath of the Bombay Burmah Trading Company’s (BBTC) decision to cease operations. Writing not only as the convener of Manjolai Makkal Vaalvurimai Meetpu Kulu...
Many of you remember your parents toting you along to dinner parties throughout your childhood. If you were lucky, there were other kids to play with, but either way, you probably passed out on a sofa or in a guest bedroom, the background noise of...
Conflict“The main focus of my photography is people, and I feel content if emotions are somehow captured in my images. Photography became a part of me, and going out more, meeting new people, learning about their experiences, and being able to tell their stories gave...
On July 14, 2023, India made history. It became the first country to send a mission to the far side of the moon. And at a fraction of the cost of many Hollywood movies on space. For instance, the Chandrayaan-3 launch cost the Indian Space...
A Tangled Web We WeaveThe fashion industry’s love affair with plastic has become a toxic romance. Synthetic materials like polyester, a common ingredient in clothing, are derived from petroleum, a non-renewable resource. The production process releases harmful greenhouse gasses, contributing to climate change. A staggering...
In 1972, the Pallikaranai marshland spanned 13,500 acres, but it has now shrunk to 1,200 acres. The government has been using this critical area, known as the liver of Chennai, as a dumpyard, receiving about 6,000 metric tonnes of garbage daily. A survey submitted to...
Jane Kataria: When did you visit India for the first time? Why Chennai?Adeline Graham: I came to India six years ago to meet my team. It was never on my list of places to visit but I worked as a Marketing Director for a Chennai...
In the bustling heart of India, where chai simmers on every corner and the air vibrates with a symphony of honking horns and haggling vendors, lies a world beyond the typical cop show. Here, amidst the chaos and colour, thrives a breed of law enforcers...
The defining narrative of my life is that I straddle two cultures. As a first generation American, I thumbed my nose at my parents’ attempts to make me embrace their culture, refusing Bharatanatyam and Carnatic singing classes, and making friends mostly with my white peers...
A highlight of IMPACT 2024 was its groundbreaking Women Entrepreneurship Tank (WE Tank) Program, generously supported by Bioriidl. This visionary initiative provided an exalted platform for women to showcase their transformative business ideas to esteemed investors, fostering a realm of possibility and potential. IMPACT 2024...
