• Women on the Rise – Gender diversity in the Indian workforce

    Women on the Rise – Gender diversity in the Indian workforce

    Culture & Education | August 4, 2011

    Despite the fairly balanced gender distribution in the Indian population, research shows that women have largely been excluded from India’s economic boom.

  • The Future of Indian Cities: Finding Answers in Questions

    The Future of Indian Cities: Finding Answers in Questions

    Infrastructure & Transportation | September 20, 2011

    Cities…much maligned and much lusted after. What is it about cities that makes them hotbeds of chaos, pollution, and decay, and at the same time centers of innovation, creativity, and wealth creation?

  • Aadhaars: Opportunity for India

    Aadhaars: Opportunity for India

    Infrastructure & Transportation | July 1, 2011

    Several months ago, we told you about the Indian government’s efforts to..

  • The Future of Agriculture – Putting Women in the Driver’s Seat

    The Future of Agriculture – Putting Women in the Driver’s Seat

    Agriculture & Rural Development | June 17, 2011

    Throughout the developing world, women are often a quiet force...

  • The future of transportation: finding solutions for tomorrow’s world

    The future of transportation: finding solutions for tomorrow’s world

    Infrastructure & Transportation | August 23, 2011

    The world is watching India to see whether we can rise into a global economic power. Can we spread our growth to include the whole country? Only if we can meet the need for sustainable transportation infrastructure.

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  • Social Entrepreneurship: Creating Change, Spreading Solutions

    Social Entrepreneurship: Creating Change, Spreading Solutions

    Entrepreneurship | June 28, 2011

    Social entrepreneurs identify a problem or opportunity, create change where necessary, and spread solutions...

  • $300 Homes– Sustainable solutions for building affordable houses

    $300 Homes– Sustainable solutions for building affordable houses

    Infrastructure & Transportation | August 2, 2011

    When first drafting a blueprint, the team called for the use of bricks—but bricks pushed the budget over $400. Scrapping that idea, the team settled on suru wood, bamboo, and FRP (Fiber-glass Reinforced Plastic) sheets – all locally used and widely available in India.