Interview
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 […]
Article
The Climate Finance Report – 2024 | Funding for Conservation, Community Resilience, and Climate Adaptation
By Tanya Kak – Portfolio Lead, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Farmers for Forests, a Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP) partner, is working on a mission to increase and protect India’s biodiverse forest cover, while also working on farmers’ livelihoods using a payment for ecosystem services model. While their entry point was forest protection, their community members often […]
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The CSR Universe | Development Through Dialogue: A Unique Approach to Conflict Resolution and Self Governance
In this segment, we spotlight The CSR Universe’s interview with Natasha Joshi (Associate Director, RNP), who shares her thoughts on the role played by philanthropies in supporting initiatives that strengthen the capacity for listening, foster mutual understanding through dialogic methods, and drive meaningful, high-impact outcomes for everyone. For those interested in reading the full piece, […]
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The Indian Express | Rohini Nilekani writes: Can India ensure that its elderly are taken care of?
India needs to take the lead in redefining what it means to be an older adult What do you think of if someone asks you to describe old age? At a recent interaction with community service organisations (CSOs) working on longevity, I learnt that your answer would probably depend on how old you are. Younger […]
Keynote
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 […]
Podcast
Synergos Podcast | Empowering People and Society with Rohini Nilekani
Synergos Cultivate the Soul: Stories of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy Transcript: [music] 0:00:05.8 Melissa Durda: Welcome. I’m Melissa Durda, and this is Synergos Cultivate the Soul Podcast: Stories of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy from Around The World. Over this series, we explore together the intersection of contemplative practices, spirituality, philanthropy, and social impact. Join us as we dive into […]
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Skoll World Forum 2024 | Philanthropy’s Role in Change at Scale
At the 2024 Skoll World Forum, many conversations turned to the importance of collaboration in the face of widespread disruption and social unrest. Don Gips and Rohini Nilekani came together to explore philanthropy’s role in activating and accelerating change through networks, partnerships, and knowledge sharing. Addressing the power imbalances in philanthropy, Rohini emphasized the need for […]