Tag Archives: education

India, Quotas, Mr. Modi, Gujurat, Patels

Posted on March 2, 2016 by annetbell

Patel demonstration in Amadavad, Gujurat, one million strong. Patel community threatens BJP with poll losses in Gujarat if it can’t have OBC status… as rally turns violent and police resort to teargas. This is the quota method for giving opportunities … Continue reading →

Posted in Amdavad, India, Religions of the World, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmadavad, caste system, education, fairness, Gujurat, injustice, justice, OBC, population classification, quotas | Leave a comment

Generous Capitalist Chooses to Educate Children

Posted on February 17, 2016 by annetbell

The Other 98% February 11 at 9:00pm · This is a marvelous gesture on so many levels. This man made this generous offer from his heart, not because he had to do that with the money he had worked for. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged charity, choice, college, education, education over a new yacht, generosity, gift, Offer to educate a kindergarten class in college, US | Leave a comment

Just Justice

Posted on January 21, 2016 by annetbell

New York Times The Opinion Pages | OP-ED COLUMNIST America the Unfair? Nicholas Kristof JAN. 21, 2016 Photo Demonstrators calling for an end to gun violence and the resignation of Mayor Rahm Emanuel in Chicago. CreditScott Olson/Getty Images Donald Trump … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged education, investment in equality, Just Justice, lead water Flint Michigan, New York Times, Nichols Kristoff, populist crustration, reformation to give all an equal opportunity | 2 Comments

Every Child Needs a Champion

Posted on December 29, 2015 by annetbell

How wonderful if one of our New Year’s Resolutions would be to mentor a child. There is such a need and a lifetime of rewards for you, them and society.

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged children, education, Every Child needs a Champion, mentors, New York City, Rita Pierson, school, Ted Talks | 2 Comments

Merry Christmas from Harvard

Posted on December 17, 2015 by annetbell

This just came over the wire as the semester draws to an end at universities. This is produced by the Harvard Office of Diversity. It is being given out at Freshman dining halls for use in explaining the “safe space” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged blogging, Christmas Placements, culture, Diversity, education, Harvard, parents, Safe space, USA colleges | Leave a comment

Documentary of “Daughters of Mother India”

Posted on June 17, 2015 by annetbell

Indian Award-Winning Documentary ‘Daughters of Mother India’ — Jarring Wake-Up Call for Men Like Me Posted: 05/26/2015 2:36 pm EDT Updated: 05/26/2015 3:59 pm EDT Huffington Post By Jim Luce With Jitin Hingorani. While living and working in my … Continue reading →

Posted in film, India, Uncategorized | Tagged "Nirbhaya" NY premiere, Changing hearts and minds, convictions and punishment, education, films, gender based violence, girls in India, India, marches, Mumbai, New Delhi, plays, rape, Women in India | Leave a comment

Hungry People in America

Posted on November 5, 2014 by annetbell

8 Impossible Choices People Who Can’t Afford Food Make Every Day The Huffington Post | By Eleanor Goldberg Posted: 10/23/2014 4:10 pm EDT Updated: 10/23/2014 4:59 pm EDT Hunger in the U.S. is on the rise, with one in seven people … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged 8 Impossible Choices the poor have to make every day, education, Food Pantry, health care, housing, Hunger in America, shelter, the poor | Leave a comment

Raymond Burse, Hero of the Week

Posted on October 28, 2014 by annetbell

This is Raymond Burse and I will tell you why he is the “Hero of the Week.” He is a very bright talented man who gained publicity when he was chosen a Rhodes Scholar during his academic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged American Dream, blogging, education, generosity, Harvard Law, humility, Interim President, Kentucky, Kentucky State University, kindness, poverty, Raymond Burse, Rhodes Scholar | 2 Comments

Village Boy Rescues Dog

Posted on August 7, 2014 by annetbell

This will show in a very clear way, the Indians’ love of animals. I am thinking that this little boy, shared his meager meals with the dog. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this village boy who rescued the injured dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged animals, blogging, dogs, education, feral dogs, Hindu, honoring, India, Indian reverence for life, kindness, living faith, love of animals, religion, sharing, village schools | 9 Comments

Goldie Blox Goes Viral

Posted on February 2, 2014 by annetbell

This commercial is the winning small business ad that will run tonight on the Super Bowl. The game was invented by a woman engineer who was often the lone woman in her engineering classes at Stamford. The one constant for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged dolls, education, engineering, feminism, game, math, play, princesses, stereotypes | 4 Comments