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ISL participants with Dr. Indu Shahani, founding Dean of ISME, following her welcome address.
Engaging with Mr. Milind Deora, an Indian politician, on the Future of India.
Presentations on future collaboration ideas for India and Japan by ISME students and ISL participants, with prizes for the winning team!
A group breakout session with ISL participants and ISME students regarding the future of India and Japan.
An elaborate presentation delivered by an ISL participant on Japanese culture.
At the Indian School of Management & Entrepreneurship, a student delivers a presentation on Indian culture.
Lunch with students from ISME – Indian School of Management and Entrepreneurship, following a tour of the school.
Group discussion with the Principal and faculty of EduBridge international School.
A visit to EduBridge International School, a leading IB (International Baccalaureate) School in Mumbai, where ISL participants experienced classes in History, Math & IT.
A birthday celebration for one of the participants during dinner at China Gate.
Visiting an eco-farm and understanding the sustainable farming methods used.
Interaction with farmers and their families discussing the struggles and new farming technologies being adopted.
Activities and games with students at the school.
A tour of the village school, understanding teaching methods in grades 1 to 5.
A warm Indian welcome for the ISL participants from community members at a village school on the outskirts of Mumbai following a rickshaw ride.
An interactive lecture and discussion on ‘The Caste System in India’ by Dr. Anagha Tendulkar, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Sophia College, University of Mumbai.
An interactive lecture and discussion on ‘Women in Indian Society’ by Dr. (Sr.) Ananda Amritmahal, the Principal of Sophia College For Woman, Mumbai.
A guided tour through the nooks & crannies of Bandra Slum, one of the largest slums in Mumbai.
ISL splits up into groups to be warmly hosted at the homes of students to understand Indian family culture.
A lecture on ‘Indian Style of Leadership’ by Mr. Anil Sachdev, founder and CEO of SOIL, at the Bombay House.
A lecture on ‘The Tata Empire and Brand Value’ by Mr. Harish Bhat, the Brand Custodian for the Tata Group, at the Bombay House.
A lecture on ‘Sustainability’ by Mr. Debashish Choudhary, the Chief of Corporate Strategy & Planning for Tata Steel in India and Southeast Asia, at the Bombay House.
Touring Dhobi Ghat, the world’s largest open-air laundromat.
A lecture on ‘The Challenges of Small Business Owners in India’ by Mr. Dhruv Sayani, Director of Crystal Combs.
Exploring the Crystal Comb Factory with Mr. Dhruv Sayani, Director at Crystal Combs.
Early morning yoga and Indian Style Meditation session conducted at the open-air poolside of Hotel Leela.
Enjoying dinner at Pizza Express after a long and productive day!
Lecture on ‘Doing Business in India’ by Mr. Anil Sachdev, founder and CEO of School of Inspired Leadership, at HR College, University of Mumbai.
Session on Hinduism at ISKCON Temple by Sankirtan Das, a senior monk at the temple.
A visit to the stunning Godiji Temple to learn about Jainism.
An afternoon spent at Minara Masjid to experience Namaz and learn about Islam.
A lecture on the History of India delivered by Dr. Manjiri Kamat from the University of Mumbai.
The 8th visiting delegation from ISL to visit Mumbai – A group photo with the Gateway of India has become an annual tradition!
A visit to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Station (formerly Victoria Terminus) which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai and is used by nearly 3 million people every day.
Day 0: University of York students were welcomed to Bangalore in traditional Indian fashion!
Day 1: Yoga and Meditation - Students enjoyed a relaxing combination of meditation and yoga asanas at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC).
Day 1: Survival Hindi - University of York students practiced speaking in Hindi with SJCC students during a Survival Hindi course at SJCC.
Day 1: Survival Hindi - University of York students practiced speaking in Hindi with SJCC students during a Survival Hindi course at SJCC.
Day 1: University of York students and staff were given a tour around the campus led by SJCC students.
Day 1: India Through the Lens of History - This interactive session at SJCC offered a broad sketch of the history of India leading up to the Mughal period. Tracing the connections between contemporary socio-cultural formations and their historical contexts.
Day 1: Indian Classical Dance - A team of SJCC students performed the most ancient dance forms considered as the ‘Mother of all dance forms’, whose theory and practice can be traced from Sanskrit scriptures. SJCC students also demonstrated the diversity of culture within India with a cultural performance that showcased different traditional clothing and food from every state in India.
Day 1: Indian Classical Dance - A team of SJCC students performed the most ancient dance forms considered as the ‘Mother of all dance forms’, whose theory and practice can be traced from Sanskrit scriptures. SJCC students also demonstrated the diversity of culture within India with a cultural performance that showcased different traditional clothing and food from every state in India.
Day 2: King’s Learning - An interactive session with the COO of the ed-tech start-up. Their app called ‘Enguru’ aims at providing employability focused English language and communication skills training through app-based classes.
Day 2: British Deputy High Commission - An interactive session delivered by the Honourable British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr Dominic McAllister. Students were even able to meet with University of York alumni working at the Deputy High Commission in Bangalore!
Day 2: Landscape of the Indian Economy - This interactive session traced the Indian economy from independence to today, including economic development, the national industrial policy, work in agriculture, poverty alleviation and liberalisation, globalisation and privatisation.
Day 2: Bollywood Dance - Students from SJCC put on a Bollywood performance and taught York students how to dance to Bollywood music!
Day 2: Bollywood Dance - Students from SJCC put on a Bollywood performance and taught York students how to dance to Bollywood music!
Day 2: Bollywood Dance - Students from SJCC put on a Bollywood performance and taught York students how to dance to Bollywood music!
Day 3: Amazon - During this session students gained an understanding of India’s market dynamics from Amazon’s perspective as well as insights in to the ‘Digital India’ movement and its impact on the economy.
Day 3: Bangalore Palace - Students enjoyed a guided walk through Bangalore Palace to understand its history and walk through the halls that seemed to be frozen in time.
Day 4: Village Experience - Students learned how to make Rangoli art & pottery, play traditional village games, and participated in organic farming with village-folk on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Day 4: Village Experience - Students learned how to make Rangoli art & pottery, play traditional village games, and participated in organic farming with village-folk on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Day 4: Village Experience - Students learned how to make Rangoli art & pottery, play traditional village games, and participated in organic farming with village-folk on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Day 4: Village Experience - Students learned how to make Rangoli art & pottery, play traditional village games, and participated in organic farming with village-folk on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Day 4: Village Experience - Students learned how to make Rangoli art & pottery, play traditional village games, and participated in organic farming with village-folk on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Day 4: Village Experience - Students learned how to make Rangoli art & pottery, play traditional village games, and participated in organic farming with village-folk on the outskirts of Bangalore.
Day 4: Art of Living International Center - Students spent their day participating in informational and meditation sessions, taking a tour of the ashram, and watching the satsang (chanting of prayers in large groups) and were also able to enjoy a sattvic meal at the end of their visit. The students were amazed at how people of all walks of life can come together to create such a beautiful community here.
Day 4: Art of Living International Center - Students spent their day participating in informational and meditation sessions, taking a tour of the ashram, and watching the satsang (chanting of prayers in large groups) and were also able to enjoy a sattvic meal at the end of their visit. The students were amazed at how people of all walks of life can come together to create such a beautiful community here.
Day 5: Business & Politics in India -This session at SJCC explored the structure and relationship of the political system with the business establishments in India, examining emerging opportunities and challenges as a consequence of the growing proximity between business & politics in recent times.
Day 7: ISKCON Temple (Hinduism) - Students enjoyed a session with the head priest about the founder and the philosophy of the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) movement and a tour of the temple! The students were even able to see the world’s largest Bhagavad Gita!
Day 7: ISKCON Temple (Hinduism) - Students enjoyed a session with the head priest about the founder and the philosophy of the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) movement and a tour of the temple! The students were even able to see the world’s largest Bhagavad Gita!
Day 7: Jama Masjid (Islam) - Visit to one of the largest mosques in India, built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Day 7: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikhism) - One of the country’s most prominent Sikh Temples. Students loved volunteering at the community kitchen making roti for Langar, where free vegetarian meals are provided to 20,000 visitors a day!
Day 7: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikhism) - One of the country’s most prominent Sikh Temples. Students loved volunteering at the community kitchen making roti for Langar, where free vegetarian meals are provided to 20,000 visitors a day!
Day 8: HealthSetGo - a growing social enterprise, India’s largest healthcare organisation for schools with an award-winning program for incorporating healthcare into school curriculum. Here, University of York students were divided into groups to demonstrate to local school children how to use the ground-breaking Food Safety Magic Box. This box helps young students perform simple science experiments with everyday items to know if their food contains adulterants or not.
Day 8: HealthSetGo - a growing social enterprise, India’s largest healthcare organisation for schools with an award-winning program for incorporating healthcare into school curriculum. Here, University of York students were divided into groups to demonstrate to local school children how to use the ground-breaking Food Safety Magic Box. This box helps young students perform simple science experiments with everyday items to know if their food contains adulterants or not.
Day 9: Marble Showroom Demonstration - Students enjoy a demonstration of how intricate marble artwork, similar to the marble artwork that they saw on the Taj Mahal, is still being made today in Agra.
Day 9: Tour of the Taj Mahal - A guided tour of one of the world’s most treasured marvels standing tall on the banks of the river Yamuna in all its glory, one of the seven wonders of the world; students and staff from University of York were astonished by the beauty of the Taj Mahal.
Day 9: Marble Showroom Demonstration - Students enjoy a demonstration of how intricate marble artwork, similar to the marble artwork that they saw on the Taj Mahal, is still being made today in Agra.
Day 10: British Rule in India & The Life and Teachings of Gandhi - These sessions at Miranda House focused on the negative impact that British Colonialism had on the Indian economy in the past and its positive impact on the economy now and gave students a better understanding of the principles and philosophy of the Father of our Nation, Mahatma Gandhi and his role in India's independence.
Day 10: India Gate - Students enjoyed a walk around the war memorial formerly known as ‘Kingsway’, often compared to the Arc de Triomphe of Paris, now known as India Gate.
Day 11: NGO Literacy India - University of York students were given a tour around the school where the NGO Literacy India is providing students with an education and local women employment. The students from the University of York thoroughly enjoyed being able to see the classroom settings and interacting with the schoolchildren. They also loved being able to spend the afternoon teaching some of the schoolchildren games that they can play.
Day 11: NGO Literacy India - University of York students were given a tour around the school where the NGO Literacy India is providing students with an education and local women employment. The students from the University of York thoroughly enjoyed being able to see the classroom settings and interacting with the schoolchildren. They also loved being able to spend the afternoon teaching some of the schoolchildren games that they can play.
Day 12: Indian Culinary Class - The students enjoyed being able to watch and learn how to make Indian dishes with ingredients that are easily accessible to them back in the UK!
Day 12: Indian Culinary Class - The students enjoyed being able to watch and learn how to make Indian dishes with ingredients that are easily accessible to them back in the UK!
Day 12: Lotus Temple (Baha'i) - The group took some time to learn about the Lotus Temple and the Baha'i faith!
Day 12: Indian Attire and Home Visit - The students loved experiencing a Sari draping and Mehndi (henna) session during an Indian home visit where they were made to feel like they were a part of the family.
Day 12: Indian Attire and Home Visit - The students loved experiencing a Sari draping and Mehndi (henna) session during an Indian home visit where they were made to feel like they were a part of the family.
Day 12: Certificate Distribution & Farewell – After distributing certificates and collecting feedback, it was time to bid the group farewell!
Day 12: Certificate Distribution & Farewell – After distributing certificates and collecting feedback, it was time to bid the group farewell!
Day 12: Certificate Distribution & Farewell – After distributing certificates and collecting feedback, it was time to bid the group farewell!
Day 10: Indian Attire - Sari draping and turban session, having our participants feel one with our culture!
Day 10: Certificate Distribution & Farewell - Collecting feedback, followed by good-byes until we meet again!
Day 10: Indian Culinary Class - Learning recipes for mouthwatering Indian dishes that excite the palate!
Day 10: NGO Visit - Literacy India. Interactions with students and teachers who are supported with education, skilling and employment by the NGO!
Day 9: Amer Fort - A guided tour of the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements, large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths and view of Maota Lake.
Day 9: Amer Fort - A guided tour of the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements, large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths and view of Maota Lake.
Day 8: Jantar Mantar - A guided tour of the collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput King in 1734, including the world’s largest stone sundial!
Day 8: A national award winner displaying his intricate Rajasthani art
Day 8: City Palace - A guided tour of the home of the royal family of Jaipur with several buildings, courtyards, galleries, restaurants and a museum!
Day 7: Tour of the Taj Mahal - A guided tour of one of the world’s most treasured marvels, standing tall on the banks of the river Yamuna in all its glory!
Day 7: Tour of the Taj Mahal - A guided tour of one of the world’s most treasured marvels, standing tall on the banks of the river Yamuna in all its glory!
Day 6: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - One of the country’s most prominent Sikh Temples. The participants volunteered at the community kitchen for Langar, where free vegetarian meals are provided to 10,000 visitors a day!
Day 6: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - One of the country’s most prominent Sikh Temples. The participants volunteered at the community kitchen for Langar, where free vegetarian meals are provided to 10,000 visitors a day!
Day 6: Rashtrapati Bhavan - The official home of the President of India, sprawled over an area of 200,000 square feet!
Day 6: India Gate - A war memorial formerly known as ‘Kingsway’, often compared to the Arc de Triomphe of Paris!
Day 6: Corporate Visit 6 - Interactive session at a leading Indian Call Centre, delivered by the General Manager Operations and the Senior VP. This session provided participants with the unique opportunity to understand people management at one of the offices with around 2,000 call centre employees.
Day 6: University Visit 2 - Amity University. Interactive session delivered by the Faculty of Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, organised by Dr Ranjana Bhatia, Director AIPS. Exchanging notes with faculty and PhD students on how Organisational Psychology is taught at a leading private Indian institution.
Day 6: University Visit 2 - Amity University. Interactive session delivered by the Faculty of Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, organised by Dr Ranjana Bhatia, Director AIPS. Exchanging notes with faculty and PhD students on how Organisational Psychology is taught at a leading private Indian institution.
Day 6: University Visit 2 - Amity University. Interactive session delivered by the Faculty of Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, organised by Dr Ranjana Bhatia, Director AIPS. Exchanging notes with faculty and PhD students on how Organisational Psychology is taught at a leading private Indian institution.
Day 6: Lotus Temple - Visit to a Baha’i place of worship (looks a bit like the Sydney Opera House!)
Day 5: Corporate Visit 5 - JSW. Interactive session delivered by Ms Ajanta Chatterjee, VP L&D, Mr Rohit Roy, Head of Recruitment, Ms Falguni Vabale, Diversity & Engagement Lead and Ms Shrunga Hede, Manager HR. This impressive array of speakers shed light on their various functions at this massive conglomerate.
Day 5: Corporate Visit 5 - JSW. Interactive session delivered by Ms Ajanta Chatterjee, VP L&D, Mr Rohit Roy, Head of Recruitment, Ms Falguni Vabale, Diversity & Engagement Lead and Ms Shrunga Hede, Manager HR. This impressive array of speakers shed light on their various functions at this massive conglomerate.
Day 5: Corporate Visit 5 - JSW. Interactive session delivered by Ms Ajanta Chatterjee, VP L&D, Mr Rohit Roy, Head of Recruitment, Ms Falguni Vabale, Diversity & Engagement Lead and Ms Shrunga Hede, Manager HR. This impressive array of speakers shed light on their various functions at this massive conglomerate.
Day 4: Dhobi Ghat - A guided tour of the world’s largest open air laundromat, interactions with the workers and their families, understanding their work environment.
Day 4: Dhobi Ghat - A guided tour of the world’s largest open air laundromat, interactions with the workers and their families, understanding their work environment.
Day 4: Corporate Visit 4 - Deloitte. Interactive session delivered by Ms Bhavani Kannan, Senior Manager Organisation Development. This session exposed participants to ‘A day in the life’ of a Deloitte consultant, the firm’s values and differentiating factors from the other ‘Big 4’s.
Day 4: Corporate Visit 3 - YSC. Interactive session delivered by Ms Rachna Chawla, Director, Head YSC India. This informal session gave the participants perspective on small scale consulting and the customised services provided to each client.
Day 4: Corporate Visit 4 - Deloitte. Interactive session delivered by Ms Bhavani Kannan, Senior Manager Organisation Development. This session exposed participants to ‘A day in the life’ of a Deloitte consultant, the firm’s values and differentiating factors from the other ‘Big 4’s.
Day 3: ISKCON Temple - A session with the head priest about the founder and the philosophy of the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) movement!
Day 3: Corporate Visit 2 - Hindustan Unilever. Interactive session delivered by Ms Antara Chatterjee, HR Manager, Personal Care. This session gave our participants an opportunity to understand the facets of HR management as well as the copious employee benefits at a heavy-weight conglomerate.
Day 3: Yoga and Sound Healing - A relaxing combination of meditation, asanas and sound healing at Prisim Healing Institute!
Day 3: Yoga and Sound Healing - A relaxing combination of meditation, asanas and sound healing at Prisim Healing Institute!
Day 3: Corporate Visit 2 - Hindustan Unilever. Interactive session delivered by Ms Antara Chatterjee, HR Manager, Personal Care. This session gave our participants an opportunity to understand the facets of HR management as well as the copious employee benefits at a heavy-weight conglomerate.
Day 3: Corporate Visit 2 - Hindustan Unilever. Interactive session delivered by Ms Antara Chatterjee, HR Manager, Personal Care. This session gave our participants an opportunity to understand the facets of HR management as well as the copious employee benefits at a heavy-weight conglomerate.
Day 2: Heritage Walk - An engaging walk through Mumbai's most iconic and historical sites, from Green Gate to the Gateway of India!
Day 2: Heritage Walk - An engaging walk through Mumbai's most iconic and historical sites, from Green Gate to the Gateway of India!
Day 2: School Visit - The Aditya Birla Integrated School. Interactive session delivered by Mrs Piya Marker, Principal and Dr Zirak Marker, Medical Director. This session provided great insights into the wonderful work being done by the school by integrating mental healthcare with schooling and holistic family counselling.
Day 2: School Visit - The Aditya Birla Integrated School. Interactive session delivered by Mrs Piya Marker, Principal and Dr Zirak Marker, Medical Director. This session provided great insights into the wonderful work being done by the school by integrating mental healthcare with schooling and holistic family counselling.
Day 1: Home Visit - Our team hosted the group for a home cooked Indian meal followed by a Bollywood dance-off!
Day 1: Home Visit - Our team hosted the group for a home cooked Indian meal followed by a Bollywood dance-off!
Day 1: Corporate Visit 1 - Nykaa. Interactive session delivered by Mr Nirav Jagad, Chief People Officer. Participants were exposed to a high-growth Indian e-commerce start-up where currently 3 new staff are being hired every day to support the company’s 2.9x growth.
Day 1: Corporate Visit 1 - Nykaa. Interactive session delivered by Mr Nirav Jagad, Chief People Officer. Participants were exposed to a high-growth Indian e-commerce start-up where currently 3 new staff are being hired every day to support the company’s 2.9x growth.
Day 1: University Visit 1 - IIT Bombay. Interactive session delivered by Dr Pooja Purang, Professor at the Department of HSS. This session oriented and familiarised participants with the landscape of Organisational Psychology in the Indian context.
Day 1: University Visit 1 - IIT Bombay. Interactive session delivered by Dr Pooja Purang, Professor at the Department of HSS. This session oriented and familiarised participants with the landscape of Organisational Psychology in the Indian context.
A traditional Indian welcome upon arrival
A session on 'Hindu Philosophy & Bhakti Yoga' by Shri. Rishi Kumar Prabhuji at ISKCON, Delhi
Interacting with Shri. Rishi Kumar prabhuji, secretary at ISKCON, Delhi
Being served prasad (sacred meal) by Ramakrishna Ashram
With the head monks from the Ramakrishna Ashram (math) in Delhi
With our gracious hosts after an interactive session on Islam
A scholar in Islamic religion interacting with our students
High-tea with an Indian Muslim family
"A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others"
At the Lotus temple, Delhi, where students learned about Bahá'í faith
At the marvelous Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, built in 1632 by the great Mughal King Shah Jahan
Learning about the great Mughal rulers in India and the Taj Mahal
Looking forward to a flavourful Indian meal
Learning about Sikhism at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi
Langar dinner at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi
Serving at Langar at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
Selfie time!
Cows at every corner of every street!
NMC's Professor of Religion, Ms. Sarah addressing the students at the Tibet museum at Tsuglagkhang complex, Dharamshala
A refreshing tour of a tea Garden in Dharamshala
Saree draping session at an Indian home in Delhi
Visit to the waster paper recycling cell at Dev Sankriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Celebrations and dancing after the Ganga Aarti, Rishikesh
At Shri. Neelkant Mahadev temple in Rishikesh
At Jhil Mil cave in Rishikesh
At the Norbulingka Institute's monastery in Dharamshala
At Tibetan culture and art preservation center at Norbulingka Institute, Dharamshala
After a wholesome meal at a traditional Tibetan cafe in Dharamshala
After a Tibetan style dance on stage at Tibet World NGO
Top Tibetan Buddhist Abbotts at HH Dalai Lama temple complex, Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala
Learning about His Holiness Dalai Lama near his residence in Tsuglagkhang complex, Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala
Our beautiful Indian Parsi family who hosted our group in Delhi
Observing intricate Tibetan art at Norbulingka Institute, Dharamshala
With Mr. Yeshi Lhundup, Founder and Director of Tibet World NGO, Dharamshala
Buddhist monks chanting at HH Dalai Lama temple, tsuglagkhang complex, Dharamshala, on the auspicious day of Vesak
Petting bulls and cows at a Gaushala
Learning about the history of Tibet at the museum at the Tsuglagkhang complex, Dharamshala
With the head monk & President of Gyuto Tantric Monastery His Excellency Abbot Khen Rinpoche Thupten Tenzin
Attending a lecture by the great Tibetan master Yangten Rinpoche at Tushita Meditation Center, Dharamshala
At the great tantric institute of Geluk tradition Tibetan Buddhism in Dharamshala
At the Gyuto Tantric Monastery, Dharamshala
His Excellency Abbot Khen Rinpoche Thupten Tenzin presenting a sacred gift to our Founder, Ishana Malkani
Mr. Yeshi Lhundup performing a Tibetan-style dance during our visit to Tibet world NGO
With Mr. Yeshi Lhundup, Founder and Director of Tibet World NGO, Dharamshala
A lecture on 'Tibetan Buddhism & Geluk tradition' by the President of Gyuto Tantric Monastery His Excellency Abbot Khen Rinpoche Thupten Tenzin
Hiking at the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh
A Hindu priest performing a ritual before the famous Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh
Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh - A powerful, and uplifting spiritual Hindu ritual
Performing the Aarti at Sacred river Ganga in Triveni Ghat
Performing rituals at River Ganges at Treiveni Ghat in Rishikesh
Participating in a 'Yajna', a ritual done in front of a sacred fire, with the chanting of vedic mantras
With Divine Sadhviji at Paramarth Niketan, Rishikesh
Pujya Swamiji and Sadhviji addressing the devotees at Paramarth Nikethan, Rishikesh
With Dr. Chinmay Pandya, Pro Vice Chancellor – Dev Sankriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Attending a Hindu ritual at All World Gayatri Pariwar, Shanti Kunj, Haridwar
GO India Initiative team with Dr. Chinmaya Pandya, Pro Vice Chancellor – Dev Sankriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Ms. Stephanie Prall, Assistant, International Services & Service Learning at NMC, showing off her Mehendi designs
Mehendi session at an Indian home
Millie is every student's 'Indian Mom'!
Gifts all the way from Michigan for our team
Certificate distribution!
A heartfelt farewell, till we meet again!
ISL Participants at University of Mumbai
ISL Participants during the prayer at Mosque
ISL Participants learning about Islam religion at Mosque in Mumbai
ISL Participants learning about WUDU (a type of Islamic ritual purification before the prayer)
ISL visitng group were gifted the Holy Book of Islam _Quran_ by head priest (Imam) of mosque in Mumbai
Observing Indian classroom teaching at Maina Devi Bajaj International School
Session on Women in the Indian society at Sophia College for Women
Session with prominent Indian Venture Capitalists at the Indian School of Management and Entrepreneurship
Understanding Mumbai_s rich heritage through a walking tour
Understanding the Indian public school system at a Government school
A lecture on Indian history by Dr Kamat from the University of Mumbai at the Bombay Chamber of Commerce _ Industry
At the grand Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus
Group picture at the Heritage wing of the Taj Mahal Palace
Interacting with village folk and the village head in a rural setting
Group picture at the iconic Gateway of India
University of Sydney students at Elephanta Caves, Mumbai
Guide talking about the rich history of Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which dates back to the 2nd century BCE
Trimurti, the caves’ masterpiece, depicts a three-headed Shiva
USYD students at Gateway of India, a 20th century monument erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911
A lecture at Mahidndra Towers Mumbai by Mr. Rajeev Dubey, President (HR, After-Market & Corporate Services)
A lecture on ‘The Caste System in India’ by Ms Gilda Pereira at Sophia College for Women
A lecture on ‘Doing Business in India’ by the Founder and CEO of SOIL (School of Inspired Leadership)
A lecture on Indian History by Dr. Kamat at HR College of Commerce and Economics Mumbai
A lecture at Mahidndra Towers Mumbai by Mr. Rajeev Dubey, President (HR, After-Market & Corporate Services)
A session on ‘Family Business in India’ by Mr Dhruv Sayani, Director of Business Development at Crystal Combs
"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do” - Mother Teresa
A guided walk through the world’s largest outdoor laundry, a.k.a. Dhobi Ghat (Mumbai)
Games with children in a rural village
Atithi Devo Bhava: A guest must be treated as God
Games with children in a rural village
Bollywood dance session with Indian students
Dhobi Ghat, an open air laundromat in Mumbai
Discussing ideas for the future of our nations
Dr. Tomoyoshi Noda, Founder, ISL Japan addressing ISME & ISL Students
ISL participants enjoying their first ride in an autorickshaw
The farmers of Uchat village address our participants to share their daily routines and challenges
Sampling a thaali of multiple authentic Indian cuisines
USYD Bollywood Dance Session
GO India Initiative warmly greeting students from USYD with a traditional Indian welcome
Our partner, Ishana Malkani, delivering a cultural orientation, taking questions from the students
Our Interns from Michigan talk about their experiences in India and share friendly advice with students who are unfamiliar with India
End of the orientation and beginning of a 6 week India experience
Think Education partners Aditya and Ishana Malkani with Ms. Kala Anand, Director, Konnectkonsultants
Students from USYD enjoying their first Indian meal in Mumbai
Awarding of certificates for students of Northwestern Michigan College - May 2018
Team Go India Initiative with faculty from Northwestern Michigan College
The Taj Mahal - a wonder of the world and a universally admired masterpiece from the Mughal era. Built by Emperor Shahjahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal!
Bollywood dance session at an Indian home. The Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of number of films made each year and songs are an integral part of bollywood movies!
Gwalior Fort - Originally built by a local king named Suraj Sen in 3 CE
Strike a pose and absorb the Himalayan atmosphere!
At Sangam Valley - The confluence of rivers Indus and Zanskar in Leh, Jammu & Kashmir
With Buddhist Monks at Phyang Monastery in Leh, Jammu & Kashmir
Posing as Gopikas (Lord Krishna's girlfriends) during a cultural evening at Amar Mahal, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh
Serving at Langar in Gurudwara, where a free meal is served to all the visitors, without distinction of religion, caste, gender, economic status or ethnicity
Mehndi (Henna) application session - An ancient Indian form of body art
Jungle Safari at one of India's largest tiger reserves - Panna Tiger Reserve National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Making Rotis (Indian Bread) at Langar - A Sikh community kitchen at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi
Boat ride on the sacred River Ganges in Varanasi, the world's first civilised city and India's most important religious destination
Soaking in the rich history of Khajuraho temples - Built in the 11th century during the Chandela Dynasty
The spectacular "The Ganga Aarti" in Varanasi
The hardest part is saying goodbye! Farewell at an Indian home (complemented by a mouth-watering meal!)
A culinary class at an Indian home - conducted by friends of our founders. Students were taught how to prepare a traditional 'parsi' feast!
With lots of love all the way from Michigan to India! 'Literacy India' - a charitable organization working with under privileged women and children, focusing on their education, empowerment and employment.
The art of teaching is the art of assisting
At Shanti Stupa in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir - one of the 80 shanti stupas built by Japanese Buddhists as part of Peace Pagoda Mission
Visiting the war memorial "The Hall of Fame" in Leh, Jammu & Kashmir
Prof of Religion talking to her students about the origins of Buddhism at Phyang Monastery, Leh, Jammu & Kashmir
Traditional Indian Dress - saree draping and turban tying session at Varanasi
One of our participants profoundly describing his India experience
Souvenir Shopping at The Bombay Store
Understanding British India
Yoga for Vitalizing Body and Mind
Culinary Class at an Indian Home
IIHMR, Focused on Health Systems, Research and Management
Interaction at Literacy India, "Education, Empowerment, Employability"
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal - India's Most Prominent Monument
Lecture at the Public Health Foundation of India
Team in Action
Artemis Hospital: A Private Multi-Speciality Hospital
Indian Saree Draping Session
Conference at the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Discussion on Religion at the ISKON Temple
Visit to Sophia College for Women
Visit to BSE - Asia's First Stock Exchange
Ideation at the Indian School of Design and Innovation
Yoga Session with Baba Ramdev at University of Patanjali
Engaging with Rural India
Visit to Rashtrapathi Bhavan - President of India's Official Residence
Visit to Jamnabai Narsee School
With Amir Reza, Babson College, USA
With Kendall Brostuen, Brown University, USA
At the Indo-French Knowledge Summit in New Delhi
With Dr Allan E. Goodman, Institute of International Education
Representing India at the IIE Generation Study Abroad Summit
Representing India at the IIE Generation Study Abroad Summit
With Prof. Alireza, University of Cape Town, South Africa