Felix spent his Saturday morning out in the Park with the ProVision team on their monthly “Picnic in the Park”. The event allows parents and families of disabled kids to have some time of relaxation and refreshment. More details at ProVision Asia Well done Felix & well done team PVA!
The India Growth Story
Was reviewing a couple of very informative studies by McKinsey which really help to crystallize what we see all around us here in India – a transformation over a few short decades from third world bankruptcy in 1991 to a leading global economy within the next decade. McKinsey & Company – India’s urban awakening: Building…
Bangalore to Bhutan and Back
The photo of Bhutan’s national airport, Paro, gives one an inkling of why it is rated by Airbus as one of the world’s most difficult civil airport. At about 2200m, it is not by any stretch the highest but the twists and turns that are required to navigate around the Himalayan peaks on the way…
Yuvalok School Graduation
Gabi and I were privileged to attend the Yuvalok School Graduation Service on Friday. Twenty young men and women passed out from the school which was founded in 1994 by our friend Sam Rajshekhar. Yuvalok serves the poorest members of the community here in Bangalore, charging no fees, and offering education for children from the…
Moses & the Children of Israel (with a little poetic & political licence)
Over five thousand years ago Moses said to the children of Israel “pick up your shovels, mount your asses and camels, and I will lead you to the promised land.” Nearly 50 years ago, Harold Wilson said, “Lay down your shovels, sit on your asses, and light up a camel, this is the promised land.”…
The future of teaching?
I attended a meeting with a senior member of the Infosys Board on Monday. In our discussions regarding Bhutan and different services, educational products and businesses, he suggested we look at the work that is being done by TutorVista.com – About Us This is not a concept – there are already tens of thousands of…
Interesting educational principle…
Available in our local Bangalore bookstore. Thankfully, doesn’t appear to be the hottest selling book in town.
Come on you Spurs!
Fergus recently received a very kind gift from our good friend Mark back in London. Mark had been to both of the UEFA Cup games at White Hart Lane and kindly sent Fergus the programmes and other goodies from Spurs. Great to have good friends all over the world!
What Matters: What’s the biggest limit on city growth? (Hint: it’s not steel or cement)
What Matters: What’s the biggest limit on city growth? (Hint: it’s not steel or cement).
Mike Holland 