11 Apr
JOSH, an initiative started by a few college students in Delhi, aims to inspire and motivate today’s youngsters to get up and follow their passion and turn their dreams into reality. Their first conference – JOSH Talk 2014 – held at the Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi on the 6th of April, featured a panel […]
9 Apr
It’s so hard to be yourself in a world that is constantly evolving, and trying to transform us in the process. If you conditioned yourself to follow every norm of society, yes, you will fit in – but the question is: are you trying to fit in or stand out? Until the fourth grade, the first […]
19 Mar
Sciences Po French and Social Science Summer School 2014 July 4 to August 1 – Paris, France This summer: Discover Sciences Po, France’s leading university for the social sciences Study French language and culture in an intensive month-long course Explore life at the heart of the French capital Download the 2014 Sciences Po Summer School brochure. […]
25 Feb
Audrey Hepburn once said, “Paris is always a good idea”. If you have this beautiful city in your agenda any time soon, here is where you can begin. Learn a little bit about the French etiquette to impress that beautiful French lady or gentleman, be it business or social. So let’s talk about France! Paris […]
19 Feb
Courtesy of Brookings India Brookings India hosted a panel comprising Ambassador David M. Malone, Rector of the United Nations University and former Under-Secretary General of the United Nations; Ambassador Hardeep Puri, former Permanent Representative of India to the a United Nations and Senior Advisor, International Peace Institute; and Lord Karan Bilimoria, House of Lords, UK. […]
3 Feb
What comes into your mind when we talk about Russia? The beautiful women, the vodka, ballet and culture? Russia offers a few programmes in English for students headed out there even just for short study stints – so let’s talk a bit about what kind of etiquette you need to know for your trip! Fashion […]
29 Jan
We found this when browsing the wonderfully uplifting stories of the Singapore based www.ourbetterworld.org site. Have a crack at it – and maybe you could change the world for the better! ———– We’ve always focused on two groups of people: those making a positive impact in the world, and those who come alongside them through […]
21 Jan
We found this at The British Council’s website: http://theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org, and it looked like a mighty fine opportunity to share with all budding writers! The prize is £2,000 (about two lakh INR), and a trip to London to see your play being recorded for broadcast on the BBC World Service. Read on for all the details […]
9 Jan
Courtesy of Tom McBride at www.themindsetlist.com How Today’s Millennials Fall Out of Love: An Intergenerational Conversation Between Jeanette Geraci and Tom McBride Millennial Jeanette Geraci, has attended Beloit, is a 2011 graduate of Goddard, and is currently a writer living in New York. Baby Boomer Tom McBride is co-author of the annual Beloit College Mindset […]
5 Nov
“Don’t tell me how educated you are, tell me how much you have travelled.” – The Prophet Mohammed Though my imagination is known to run as wild as the zebras on the African plains, it is inconceivable to ever substitute the experience and learning that comes with travelling to a place. It is my considered […]