Mentorship
Soaring Like a Kite: My Life as a Bird
Shloka Harbola, a 3rd grader from Gyanshree School, Noida and a student in our W.I.N.G.S Program, brings a world of imagination to her writing. In her delightful essay “If I Were a Bird,” Shloka steps into the sky as a kite, soaring above trees, feeling the breeze, and watching the world with sharp, curious eyes. Her playful descriptions, from sunrise flights to visiting balconies, show a growing confidence in expressing her ideas with clarity and joy. Watching her creativity take flight has been a true pleasure, and we’re so proud of her blossoming voice as a young writer.
Travel
Hidden Gems in Uttarakhand: Why Mountain Homes Is Worth the Stay
A reset in the hills was long overdue. Lansdowne welcomed us with the kind of quiet our urban minds had been craving. Mountain Homes, tucked gently into Asankhet Village, felt like a place that understood slowness. Wooden cottage, morning chai with mountain views, our daughter reading books, and our golden retriever playing in the garden, everything felt beautifully unhurried. With no laptop and no rush, we slipped into a soft digital detox. Evenings under star‑filled skies, home‑cooked meals, board games, and warm conversations made this stay feel less like a getaway and more like a home that held us gently.
Planet
Why Indore Is a Zero‑Waste Leader: A Student’s Study of Cleanliness, Community and Urban Planning
Advika Karve, a 9th grader from JBCN International School, Mumbai, explores how Indore became India’s cleanest city through a detailed case study on its waste‑management model. In her research, she examines the city’s bin‑free system, strict segregation rules, bio‑CNG plants, GPS‑tracked garbage vehicles, and the strong civic sense that sets Indore apart. By analysing what other Indian cities can learn from Indore’s approach, Advika highlights how citizen participation, technology, and accountability together create a sustainable model for urban cleanliness.
People & Culture
Why Indore Is a Zero‑Waste Leader: A Student’s Study of Cleanliness, Community and Urban Planning
Advika Karve, a 9th grader from JBCN International School, Mumbai, explores how Indore became India’s cleanest city through a detailed case study on its waste‑management model. In her research, she examines the city’s bin‑free system, strict segregation rules, bio‑CNG plants, GPS‑tracked garbage vehicles, and the strong civic sense that sets Indore apart. By analysing what other Indian cities can learn from Indore’s approach, Advika highlights how citizen participation, technology, and accountability together create a sustainable model for urban cleanliness.
