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The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024
The EdelGive – Hurun India Philanthropy List 2024 has named Rohini Nilekani, Chairperson – Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies , the ‘most generous woman philanthropist‘, with a personal donation of INR 154 crores for FY’24. She is a part of the list of top 10 philanthropists in terms of overall giving, while also featuring in the list of […]
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The Hindu | The Nilgiris is a Shared Wilderness
Exactly 20 years ago, in the summer of 2004, I fell in love again. First with a tree, then with a mountain, and, eventually, with a whole biosphere. On an exploratory journey in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, my husband and I landed up in a beautiful colonial bungalow with an enormous blue gum eucalyptus at the […]
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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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Reflections by Rohini Nilekani – National Mental Health Festival
Rohini Nilekani (Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies) in her concluding address at Mannotsava: National Mental Health Festival, highlighted the critical need for public engagement platforms that make mental healthcare more accessible and engaging. She reflected on the significance of uniting doctors, academics, mental health practitioners, civil society organizations, artists, and the public – to foster collective […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]