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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Dr Gitanjali G Govindrajan | Oct 9, 2017
“Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible.” What’s the starting point? Morality and fairness? Or Success and effectiveness? I stepped out of a session on ‘Building inclusive classrooms through the Arts’...
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