Address delivered by me at the 1st convocation of PES University, Bengaluru on 13th August, 2016
Your Excellency Sri Vajubhai Vala, Governor of Karnataka, Sri Doreswamy Naidu, the Chancellor of PES University, Prof Jawahar, the Pro Chancellor, Dr K N B Murthy, the Vice Chancellor of the University, faculty, staff, students, parents and others present here today:
At the outset, let me congratulate the proud graduates who are here today to this first convocation of the PES university to receive their degrees.… Continue reading
My article on ‘NGOs & future of Civil Society’ in today’s Deccan Herald
The growth of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) over the last four decades in many parts of the world is phenomenal. India is known to be home to nearly 3 million NGOs working in different sectors like health, education, rural & tribal development, environment issues and social development amongst others. … Continue reading
Two men…. two very different men
The media for the last week is talking about two men, two very different men in India. Both are in politics and seem to always be in the limelight. One is Subramaniam Swamy and the other is our Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi. … Continue reading
My article in today’s Deccan Herald on ‘Refashioning India’s Development Story’
In the recent World Economic forum, the finance minister of India proudly proclaimed that India was one of the few countries whose GDP was growing and is the envy of other nations. In his budget speech to the Parliament, he reiterated this fact while maintaining that our GDP would continue to grow in the forthcoming year. … Continue reading
Death of Democracy and development in Karnataka
Democracy can be meaningful and productive for the people only when Institutions that are created by the legislative frameworks are allowed to operate and deliver on their mandate. Democratic Institutions are necessary to maintain social order and human progress by creating or enforcing rules.… Continue reading
A politician and a gentleman…
A few days ago, I was at the Global Communication Association’s (GCA) annual conference that was being held at Mysore. This conference was being held in partnership with the University of Mysore as part of its Centenary celebrations. Apart from delivering one of the keynote addresses, I was receiving the award representing GRAAM which was being conferred the GCA Award for Communication in the NGO category. … Continue reading
SVYM on Doordarshan
Watch a short documentary on the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement that was telecast on Doordarshan’s Chandana Kannada Channel on 16th January 2016. This 8 minute video captures the activities of SVYM in a nutshell
Celebrating the National Youth Day 2016
January 12th is a very special day for all of us. Apart from being the day when our icon at SVYM and the very reason for our existence was born in 1863, it is also the day when we Indians celebrate as the National Youth Day. … Continue reading
Going beyond medical care in healthcare CSR – Excerpts of an interview with me
Healthcare CSR should go beyond curing diseases and look at the larger objective of helping people lead a healthier life. Corporate social responsibility in healthcare gives maximum return on investments when it complements the ability of the corporates to mobilize resources with the competency of the on-ground partners, says Dr R.… Continue reading
Samvaad 2015–an ethereal experience
Puttamma, a 60-year-old Kadukuruba tribal from the Bandipur forests of Karnataka was excited. She had just completed a fascinating 2-day journey to reach distant Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. This was not only the first time that she was traveling anywhere outside the district of Mysuru but was also her first time on a train.… Continue reading
Partnering for Impact – Role of Civil Society and Business in Social Impact
‘thealternative.in’ has brought out a series titled ‘Partnering for Impact: Role of Civil Society and Business in Social Impact’. Dr Vivek Mansingh, former VP of CISCO India and myself had participated in the interview facilitated by Mr Krishna of Sattva. Find the same below
http://www.thealternative.in/society/partnering-impact-episode-2-dr-vivek-mansingh-former-vp-cisco-india-dr-r-balasubramaniam-founder-swami-vivekananda-youth-movement/… Continue reading
My talk on ‘A Development Vision for India’ at IIT, Roorkee
This is the video recording of my talk ‘A Development Vision for India’ given as part of the Institute Lecture Series at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee on 1st October 2015. I forcefully argue how focusing on building human and social capital is more important than mere economic growth for the India of today and the future.… Continue reading
The book launch at Bengaluru and New Delhi
The book launch of ‘i, the citizen’ was indeed memorable for more reasons than one. It was organized with clinical efficiency by the GRAAM team and every small detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. The venue of the event could not be more appropriate and was held at Gandhi Bhavan at Bengaluru.… Continue reading