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August 24, 2024
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 […]

August 24, 2024
Interview

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 […]

August 24, 2024
Others

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 […]

August 19, 2024
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 […]

July 30, 2024
Keynote

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 […]

July 26, 2024
Article

The Indian Express | Rohini Nilekani writes: How philanthropy can tilt scales towards a more equitable society

The wealthy are not as reviled by the general public as in many other countries. This is a crucial moment for Indian funders to take ownership of our development narrative and make the country the world’s third-largest economy… Recently, I participated in four unusual philanthropy-related events over just two days in Mumbai. Each one was […]

July 18, 2024
Keynote

Keynote Address – Launch of “Wealth with Purpose: A Report on Private Indian Philanthropy”

Rohini Nilekani (Chairperson of Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Core Founder of AIP), in her Keynote Address at the launch event for the AIP-BCG report, “Wealth with Purpose: A Report on Private Indian Philanthropy,” emphasised the critical role that the report will play in expanding the understanding of philanthropy in India. She also spoke about the importance of […]

July 10, 2024
Article

IDR | Investing in communications as a culture and a capacity

By Sahana Jose – Associate Director, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies A majority of grants made by Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies (RNP) are unrestricted: there are no stipulations on how grantees should use them. Nonprofit partners can freely use these funds for organisational development, including core costs, capacity building, communications, and team engagement. On the other hand, programmatic grants are […]

June 19, 2024
Article

IDR | Funders must prioritise climate-sensitive development

By Tanya Kak – Portfolio Lead, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Today, the conversation on responding to the climate crisis focuses disproportionately on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide. This view—held by some wealthier countries, multilaterals, and donors alike—tends to prioritise interventions and technologies based on their ability to avert carbon emissions. While this focus is […]

June 10, 2024
Article

The Indian Express | Rohini Nilekani writes: If we let ourselves be led by children in play, could we rediscover simple joys?

It is not a frivolous activity, but essential to human development. Have you observed with attention what a child does when playing on her own? She is absorbed, muttering, doing random things, putting unexpected things together. She may smile, giggle, frown. She is herself and becoming her future self. You may remember similar moments from […]