Demand, Supply, and Regulation

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Moledina

There is massive demand for English, information technology (IT), and engineering courses fueled by India’s growth. This demand for language and computer literacy starts from primary education right up to higher education. India state institutions cannot meet the demand for … Continue reading →

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Sirf theen dhin?

Posted on July 5, 2009 by msierocinski11

This entry is adapted from an email that I sent earlier today to a friend back in the States. It provides some sense of the exhilarating exposure we’ve had so far to the non-profit/NGO community here in Bangalore. India. is. … Continue reading →

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English and poverty

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Moledina

What does English have to do with poverty? India has had a relationship with English that has cycled from love, hate, to begrudging acceptance, and back to pragmatism. When India was colonized by the British, leaders such as Nehru and … Continue reading →

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First Impressions

Posted on July 3, 2009 by msierocinski11

Maybe it’s because I have never lived in a city before, but I have always felt drawn by  the ambiance of an urban environment. In Bangalore, the sounds that surround us are endlessly intriguing. The italicized headings below correspond to … Continue reading →

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We are here!

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Moledina

Fourteen hours and three stops from Cleveland — six hours in Mumbai before we caught our canceled flight to Bangalore and had our first four-hour visit with Mithra Foundation. We are in Bangalore ensconced in a spare guesthouse in the … Continue reading →

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