Written by Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan and Saurabh Srivastava In the last few decades, India’s hinterlands have witnessed a general decline in growth rates of agricultural activities vis-à-vis the overall rural economy, while construction, manufacturing, services and non-agricultural activities have seen a more or less steady rise. So, if India has to reap the benefits of […]

Written by Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan I have had the honour and privilege of witnessing the King’s love for our country since 1990, when I started working closely with him to transform disadvantaged youth. My father, the former President R. Venkataraman, was invited to stay at the Buckingham Palace in April 1990, during his state visit […]

Written by Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan The Prince’s Trust, a charity in the UK founded in 1976 by Prince Charles (now King Charles III), aimed to help vulnerable young people get skilled and find gainful livelihoods. It runs a range of training programmes, providing practical and financial support to build young people’s confidence and motivation. I […]

Written by Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s much-loved monarch has passed away. Prince Charles has taken over as King Charles III, amidst a lot of hope and interest around he is going to fill the Queen’s enormous shoes, especially at a time of great political uncertainty, climate change and other global […]

Written by Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan India is considered to be one of the youngest countries with more than 54% of the total population below 25 years of age. In a country that is on the brink of rapid transformation, India’s youth plays a vital role in strengthening its growth prospects to become an economic superpower. […]