‘Delivering change’ is an adage that drives the corporate world. And more than the money, it is usually the time that drives the change. In a competitive world, time is clearly of essence. Yet, the social sector looks at change from a totally different perspective. A change there could last generations and often without the … Continue reading The ILSS Experience
Author: Sameer Iyer
Why to Give?
There are several reasons why people donate to charity, either in cash or kind. The primary driver for giving is the fact that there is someone who is in need and is expecting it from somewhere. There would be two reasons why people give – either there is surplus and does not pinch in giving … Continue reading Why to Give?
Gaia fights back
I recently came across the Gaia hypothesis, though in a slightly different context and not as a recommendation of the hypothesis itself. I read about the hypothesis out of curiosity however, which makes an interesting topic. The hypothesis was formulated by James E Lovelock in 1970s. He claimed that the earth operates like one huge living, … Continue reading Gaia fights back
Hope is a good thing
“Remember. Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” These famous words from Andy Dufresne from The Shawshank Redemption are not hollow words. You have to witness something extraordinary to resonate with and start believing in these words. I can’t give too much away about my experience … Continue reading Hope is a good thing
Apocalypto (2006)
Mel Gibson as a director has a very unique way of presenting a story. The violence and gore in his movies are extreme and some folks may find it too difficult to sit through. But you just can’t stop watching it either. The spectacle, the grandiose and the pace will keep you rooted. Apocalypto is … Continue reading Apocalypto (2006)
Get Your Rhytm Now
Last week, a colleague and I were chatting about professional certifications. She asked me if I want to complete a specific one in near future; and I said I would certainly attempt it before I grow too old and grappling with Alzheimer’s. Clearly, it was just a casual banter at work, but later got me … Continue reading Get Your Rhytm Now
2020 Musings
Not all notes of a piano sound the same. Not all poems rhyme. Not all stories end the way we want them to. But clearly, they exist for a purpose. Life is as much about not knowing, as it is about the typical, run-of-the-mill, unremarkable events. 2020 was one such year. It came with the … Continue reading 2020 Musings
The pandemic and networking sites
Logging in to professional networking sites such as LinkedIn these days needs loads of courage. The timeline is full of posts about people who have lost their jobs due to the COVID19 pandemic. And despite having skills that usually would get jobs easily, many people are unable to gain employment. Some experiences are so eerie … Continue reading The pandemic and networking sites
The sound of thought 