Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Kalam first Asian to receive Hoover Medal
It wasn't going to be an ordinary event. Watching India's former president A. P. J. Abdul Kalam inaugurate an exhibition of photographs at the Indian consulate, or address a gathering after being conferred the Hoover Medal at Columbia University could turn into a rewarding experience - if only for his pearls of wisdom.
And the audiences weren't the least bit disappointed.
Crowds flocked to the consulate on April 27 for a chance to speak with him when he was there to sample an exhibition of photographs of India.
The next day, at a ceremony in the university's Low Library, Kalam became the first Asian to receive the Hoover Medal, exhorting students to strive to achieve their dreams and leaders to empower people and facilitate self respect.
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And the audiences weren't the least bit disappointed.
Crowds flocked to the consulate on April 27 for a chance to speak with him when he was there to sample an exhibition of photographs of India.
The next day, at a ceremony in the university's Low Library, Kalam became the first Asian to receive the Hoover Medal, exhorting students to strive to achieve their dreams and leaders to empower people and facilitate self respect.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
India ranks high in women's empowerment
India ranks 25th out of 130 countries in political empowerment for women, and along with Nepal and Pakistan is distinctive for above-average performance in the field, according to the 2008 Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum in Geneva.
India's overall ranking in the report, which also looks at the gender gap in health care, education, economic opportunities and participation, however, was 113th. The nation ranks 125th in economic participation and opportunity, 116th in educational attainment and 128th in health and survival.
"India (113), Iran (116), Nepal (120) and Pakistan (127) continue to hold some of the lowest positions in the Asian rankings, but on average all four countries post gains relative to their own performances in 2006 and 2007, signifying a positive trend," the report says.
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India's overall ranking in the report, which also looks at the gender gap in health care, education, economic opportunities and participation, however, was 113th. The nation ranks 125th in economic participation and opportunity, 116th in educational attainment and 128th in health and survival.
"India (113), Iran (116), Nepal (120) and Pakistan (127) continue to hold some of the lowest positions in the Asian rankings, but on average all four countries post gains relative to their own performances in 2006 and 2007, signifying a positive trend," the report says.
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Labels: economic opportunities and participation, education, health care, political empowerment for women, women in political decision-making, women's empowerment, World Economic Forum in Geneva
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sangath gets MacArthur Foundation 2008 international prize
Sangath, a non-profit, delivers health care and other services in Goa. It was recognized earlier this month with the prestigious John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation international prize for Creative & Effective Institutions for 2008. It was one of 8 organizations from 6 countries to receive this award.
"Sangath plans to use the prize money ($350,000) entirely to achieve one of its longstanding dreams: to build a center for child development, mental health and public health research," in Porvorim, Goa where its current offices are, the organization says on its website www.sangath.net. Being rooted in the community, Sangath has also urged people to help it find a reasonably priced plot of land to build the center.
Founded in 1996 with just seven staff, it is now considered the largest and most successful health related NGO in Goa, with more than 80 employees providing services, conducting research, and running training programs. Its managing committee includes a lawyer and writer, a psychiatrist, a medical epidemiologist, an educationist, a child rights author, and a leading journalist all directed to the mission of carrying out innovative research to promote health, and to directly provide services, counseling, and models of health care to serve those who live in Goa.
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"Sangath plans to use the prize money ($350,000) entirely to achieve one of its longstanding dreams: to build a center for child development, mental health and public health research," in Porvorim, Goa where its current offices are, the organization says on its website www.sangath.net. Being rooted in the community, Sangath has also urged people to help it find a reasonably priced plot of land to build the center.
Founded in 1996 with just seven staff, it is now considered the largest and most successful health related NGO in Goa, with more than 80 employees providing services, conducting research, and running training programs. Its managing committee includes a lawyer and writer, a psychiatrist, a medical epidemiologist, an educationist, a child rights author, and a leading journalist all directed to the mission of carrying out innovative research to promote health, and to directly provide services, counseling, and models of health care to serve those who live in Goa.
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Labels: awards, delivers, Goa, health care, journalist, MacArthur Foundation 2008 international prize, public health research, Sangath
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