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The Curious Case of Navaratri Colors: Tradition or Clever Marketing?

The Curious Case of Navaratri Colors: Tradition or Clever Marketing?

by Dr Gitanjali G Govindrajan | Oct 3, 2024

Have you ever wondered why every Hindu woman seems to be wearing a different color each day during Navaratri lately? How did this trend become so mainstream, and why the sudden pressure to follow it? Growing up in a moderately orthodox Brahmin family 40 years ago, I...
Building Truly Resilient Systems: Integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into Disaster Resilience

Building Truly Resilient Systems: Integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) into Disaster Resilience

by Dr Gitanjali G Govindrajan | Sep 22, 2024

In today’s world, where natural and human-made disasters are increasingly frequent and severe, the concept of resilience is more critical than ever. But what does it truly mean to be resilient? This question has guided our recent work with the CDRI Secretariat, where...
Enhancing Airport Accessibility for Autism: The Power of Small Steps

Enhancing Airport Accessibility for Autism: The Power of Small Steps

by Dr Gitanjali G Govindrajan | Sep 22, 2024

Corfu Island’s airport has recently gained attention for its autism awareness initiative, highlighting the growing need for airports to become more inclusive for individuals with autism. Airports can be overwhelming due to sensory overload—bright lights, noise, and...
From Frustration to Inspiration: A Journey on 6E 5037

From Frustration to Inspiration: A Journey on 6E 5037

by Dr Gitanjali G Govindrajan | Sep 13, 2024

Each flight tells its own story, and my experience aboard 6E 5037 was no different. It began with frustration—a missed connecting flight, a fall while running to the gate, and the gates closing before I could board due to delays from my earlier flight. After rushing...
An Eventful Journey on UK 615: A Reflection on Small Acts of Care

An Eventful Journey on UK 615: A Reflection on Small Acts of Care

by Dr Gitanjali G Govindrajan | Sep 13, 2024

Returning from Manipur, hoping for some quiet time to process my experiences, I boarded UK 615—unaware it would become a journey of connection and care.Seated next to a co-passenger watching a web series on the IC 814 hijacking, we started talking. He mentioned...
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