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The Print | ADHD to anxiety — Bengaluru’s mental health festival destigmatises disorders, diseases
The festival, Mannotsava, was co-hosted by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, and the National Centre for Biological Sciences. Bengaluru: A 23-year-old college student opened up about her pain of loneliness while dealing with depression. Rahul Dravid spoke about the “incredible lows” in his cricketing journey and how they shaped his career. Mannotsava, India’s […]
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The New Indian Express | Voices Unbound
Ahead of the inaugural National Mental Health Festival this weekend, philanthropist Rohini Nilekani and NIMHANS director Dr Pratima Murthy on the event which includes a conversation with cricketing icon Rahul Dravid on mental health advocacy, as well as interactive workshops on topics like ADHD, dementia, and creative therapiesWhen you look around, it’s clear that mental […]
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The Hindu | All set for Mannotsava, National Mental Health Festival in Bengaluru this weekend
The festival, a collaboration between RNPF, NIMHANS and NCBS, will explore multiple facets of mental health October 26 and 27 “For too long, mental health has been pushed into dark corners of society. It’s about time sunlight filtered through,” says Rohini Nilekani, the Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNPF), which is co-hosting Mannotsava, a mental […]
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Inaugural Address by Rohini Nilekani – Sci560 Exhibition Launch, Science Gallery Bengaluru
Rohini Nilekani (Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Board Member, Science Gallery Bengaluru), in her inaugural address at the exhibition launch of Sci560 – an exhibition that uncovers Bengaluru’s rich scientific legacy – speaks about the city’s impressive military-industrial-academic complex. She emphasises that in order to cultivate a robust scientific temper among citizens, there is a […]
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ET | Private philanthropy must step up to push innovation, say science historian Jahnavi Phalkey and philanthropist Rohini Nilekani
SynopsisThe Sci560: Science in the City exhibition in Bengaluru, delayed by the pandemic, has opened with backing from philanthropist Rohini Nilekani. Organized by Science Gallery Bengaluru, notable scientists, and research institutions, the event aims to highlight Bengaluru’s connection with science and innovation, emphasizing the need for private philanthropy in supporting R&D and combating misinformation. It […]
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Press Release: Science Gallery Bengaluru launches Sci560
Supported by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies, new exhibition-season aims to cultivate a strong connection between the citizens and research institutions of Bengaluru. BENGALURU (24 August 2024) | Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) today announced a new exhibition-season that delves into Bengaluru’s rich history as India’s premier military-industrial- academic complex. The groundbreaking exhibition, Sci560, is born from the […]