When Books Talk

by madhu_ramji on Aug 21, 2008      Category: Education Tags: education visually impaired
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Need for easier access to info under RTI stressed

by Badhri on Aug 20, 2008      Category: Others Tags: rti
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Protecting Pune's Roots - The Tree Act

by mynk on Aug 19, 2008      Category: Environment Tags: pune trees aforestation
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Toybank - Giving back their Right to a Childhood

by toybank on Aug 19, 2008      Category: Human Rights Tags: children mumbai bangalore pune toybank toys
Toybank – a non-profit organization has been set up with the aim of providing toys to children who come from a weak socio-economic background.  At Toybank, we strongly hold the belief that every child, irrespective of his social & financial background has the right to make the most of his/her childhood. While accessibility to a decent education is of prime importance, one should not overlook how important a role can indulgence in extra-curricular activities help in shaping the lives of these children as and when they grow to evolve as strong, responsible individuals. After all,
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Celebrating multiculturalism

by AFS_Australia on Aug 17, 2008      Category: Education Tags: education ghana exchange australia
Australia is renowned for being a culturally diverse nation. So much so that the word “multicultural” is often used to sum up the Australian way of life. Therefore, it is important to recognise and appreciate this diversity, not just on a national scale but also worldwide, reminding us of the need for a more peaceful existence. AFS Intercultural Programs is deeply committed to promoting peace and global understanding through intercultural exchange.Back in January 2008, AFS Australia sent 15 year old Sydney student Sally Swinnen on a six month high school exchange to Ghana, providin
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Times of India, August 17th: A POEM ABOUT AIDS by Vikram Seth

by madhu_ramji on Aug 17, 2008      Category: Inspiration & Humour Tags: health
It was a poem on a man dying of AIDS but written in first person. Vikram Seth on the panic it caused SOON I shall die soon, I know. This thing is in my blood. It will not let me go. It saps my cells for food. It soaks my nights in sweat And breaks my days in pain. No hand or drug can treat These limbs for love or gain. Love was the strange first cause That bred grief in its seed, And gain knew its own laws—To fix its place and breed. He whom I love, thank God, Won’t speak of hope or cure. It would not do me good. He sees that I am sure. He knows what I have read And will not bring
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