Press Release | Mannotsava Kicks Off in Bengaluru, Championing Mental Health Conversations
Bengaluru, October 26, 2024: Mannotsava, the National Mental Health Festival 2024, co-hosted by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP), the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), was inaugurated today in the presence of Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson – Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies; Dr Pratima Murthy, Director – NIMHANS and […]
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 […]
IE | Mansukh Madaviya inaugurates Centre for Brain and Mind at NIMHANS
The Centre for Brain and Mind was launched in collaboration with National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) with the contribution of Rs 100 crore from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) Bengaluru marked the World Mental Health Day 2023 Tuesday by unveiling three new facilities – Centre for Brain […]
Press Release: NCBS Launches Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind
An outcome of the INR 100 Crores grant given to NCBS and NIMHANS to further long-termresearch and build capacity for both research and practice in the mental health field. Bangalore, July 4, 2023 | The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) announces the launch of the ‘Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind’, a centre […]
Press Release: RNP Grants INR 100 Cr to NIMHANS & NCBS to Accelerate Research & Treatment of 5 Major Mental Health Disorders
The grant will support the establishment of the ‘Centre for Brain and Mind’, which will enable long-term research and practice to provide relief to patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dementia, and addiction. March 30, 2023 | Bangalore: Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies announces a grant of Rs. 100 Crores to the National Institute of […]
Announcing the publication of Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar – A Citizen-First Approach by Rohini Nilekani
An invitation to re-examine the role of an engaged and active Samaaj Bengaluru, Thursday, July 21, 2022: This August will mark the publication of Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar: A Citizen-First Approach by Rohini Nilekani, a leading philanthropist, journalist and writer. The book showcases Nilekani’s learnings from her civic engagement and philanthropy over three decades. She advocates that the […]
Rohini Nilekani Receives Philanthropist of the Year 2020-21 Award from ASSOCHAM
Aligned with global business practices in fostering the concept of Responsible Corporate Citizenship, ASSOCHAM recognizes organizations and individuals that adopt innovative practices on Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. Taking a step forward, the ASSOCHAM continues to carry the legacy of a decade with “10th Responsible Organization / Social Responsible Individual Excellence Awards 2020-21.” A high-powered jury headed by Justice […]
Three Patrol Vehicles Donated To Nagarahole For Conservation
Rohini Nilekani handed over three Tata Yodha patrol vehicles to Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Director Mahesh Kumar. More: Star of Mysore
Video | Working with Young Men & Boys in India
In order to further engage with people on the topic of building a gender-equitable society, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP) has released this new video. The video showcases why it is important to include boys and men in gender work and features interviews with various individuals from around the world who are working towards this goal. […]
Close Encounters of the Karia Kind – Rohini Nilekani’s sequel to “Romancing the Black Panther
After five years of trying to spot the elusive black panther – Karia – of the Kabini forest, Rohini finally finds it. But where? And what happens next? In Part 2 of the talk ‘Romancing the Black Panther’ Rohini Nilekani completes her story about her quest for the black panther, and how it brings her […]
Message on Earth Day, 2020
It’s true that the future just ain’t what it used to be!Fifty years used to be a long timeline. It isn’t anymore. After all, the Club of Rome was set up to address humanity’s “problematic” 52 years ago. And here we are now in 2020, having heeded very few lessons from that conversation, and maybe […]
Indian Donor and Philanthropic Community Common Charter on COVID-19
Three respected leaders from the field of philanthropy and corporate sector in India have issued a joint appeal to the CSR Foundations, funding and philanthropic organisations to urgently come together and focus their efforts in protecting the most vulnerable people—the elderly, the sick, the physically challenged, the poor and informal sector, migrant workers—affected by the […]
Water Solutions: Leveraging Impact Through Smart Philanthropy
Organised by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and curated by Arghyam, ‘Water Solutions: Leveraging Impact Through Smart Philanthropy’ was a day-long ecosystem convening held in order to bring together like-minded philanthropists and practitioners to deep-dive into solutions and opportunities for action at scale in water. The event kept in mind a strong solutions focus; with information and […]
Letter | Rohini & Nandan Nilekani Join The Giving Pledge
Bhagwad Gita- “Karmanye Va dhikaraste Ma Phaleshu Kadachana, Ma karma phalaheturbhurma Te Sangostvakarmani”. This verse reminds us that we have a right to do our duty but no automatic right to the fruits from the doing. So it is the idea of action itself that should motivate us much more than the ego-driven desire for […]
Acceptance Letter | American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thank you for your letter dated April 10, 2017, welcoming me as a newly elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. View PDF
Democratizing The Joy of Reading – Akshara Foundation and Pratham Books
This presentation is an overview of Akshara’s operations with a particular focus on the library program and the linkage between the Akshara’s library program and the work Pratham Books does. View PDF
Foreward: The Blue Sweater
India is experiencing a massive transformation. Economically, socially and politically, it is a time of rapid change. The second decade of this new century is critical. It gives us a window of opportunity to complete the unfinished agenda of inclusive growth; of universalizing access to opportunities. Old debates about the role of the state and […]
Arghyam : Presentation to Planning Commission Feb 2007
Arghyam : Presentation to Planning Commission Feb 2007. View PDF
