Pioneering Change
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Pioneering Change

Anurima Das
Sep 27, 2018

The Society for Rational Development (SFORD) works towards holistic development in the villages of western Rajasthan, under the leadership of Manish Mundra and Dr Sunil Nahar. MARWAR brings you their inspiring story.

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Giving a New Face to Chirawa
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Giving a New Face to Chirawa

Pooja Mujumdar
Jun 1, 2018

Keen to address the water scarcity issue of what once used to be the home of their forefathers, the Dalmia family decided to set up a non-government, non-political and non-profit organisation.

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FOREST ESSENTIALS
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FOREST ESSENTIALS

Arundhati Chatterjee
Nov 24, 2017

In order to develop the neighbouring areas and aid the locals, the Ranthambhore Foundation was established as a registered non-governmental organisation in 1987.

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A tale of compassion and charity
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A tale of compassion and charity

Ritusmita Biswas
Aug 2, 2017

A walk through kolkataโ€™s Amherst Street, or Raja Rammohan Roy Sarani as it is now called, evokes a deep sense of nostalgia. Among its treasure trove of old, historic buildings stands an imposing red brick structure better known as Shree Vishudhanand Saraswat (SVS)

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Brightly flows the river
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Brightly flows the river

Cyrus H. Merchant
May 18, 2016

The Phoenix and Palladium malls, which her family own, may epitomise consumerism, but Amla Ruia, wife of Ashok Ruia, prefers to devote her time and resources to those who need her expertise and energy. MARWAR meets the altruist to find out more about

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Illuminating Minds
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Illuminating Minds

Joseph Rozario
Oct 12, 2015

Alarmingly, a huge chunk of Indiaโ€™s population still remains insulated from education, even though it is seen as a key factor on which so many other developmental issues remain hinged. Among the glittering forward-thinking minds who have recognised and striven to address this

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Weaving Livelihoods
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Weaving Livelihoods

Pooja Mujumdar
Oct 12, 2015

Jaipur Rugs has given traditional carpet weaving in India a fresh lease of life by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities to 40,000 artisans in over 600 villages. Talking to founder Nand Kishore Chaudhary, MARWAR finds he has not only opened up a global market

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Rooting For Humanity
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Rooting For Humanity

Pooja Mujumdar
Feb 13, 2015

For late social activist and diamond merchant, Kishore V Khimawat, planting trees in his home state, Rajasthan, was just the tip of the iceberg.

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