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In Mumbai on Sept. 22, 2011, Chandran Nair argues that a Western model of consumption-led economic growth can't be replicated in Asia. (4 min., 11 sec.)

Cutting Consumption to Save the Planet

Chandran Nair notes the irony of Asians' being expected to consume more but reduce emissions at the same time. more
(Image courtesy Teach for India.)

InspirED

Inspiration from--and from within--the Indian education system. more

Anand Chulani, Comic Ambassador

"Inspiration Comedian" Anand Chulani, defusing conflict with laughter. more

Interview with Jitish Kallat

Indian artist Jitish Kallat talks about his latest museum projects. more
Rahul Mehrotra discusses the impact of globalization on India's built environment. (9 min., 14 sec.)

Rahul Mehrotra's 'Landscape of Pluralism'

Rahul Mehrotra, in conversation with Naresh Fernandes, provides an illustrated study of the architecture of post-1990 India. more

Ashis Nandy and India's 'Radical Diversities'

Highlights: Scholar Ashis Nandy argues for a new kind of cosmopolitanism and a rejection of "internalized" colonial values. more
Highlights from Ashis Nandy's talk in Mumbai on Sept. 8, 2011. (11 min., 26 sec.)

Ashis Nandy on 'Asian Cosmopolitanism'

A leading post-colonial scholar outlines a potential future for Asia in which diverse cultures can co-exist. more
L to R: Rakesh Mohan, Uday Kotak, D. Subbarao, and Y.V. Reddy in Mumbai on Aug. 4, 2011. (Asia Society India Centre)

Rakesh Mohan: Growth, Stability and Emerging Markets

Former top banking official argues that the worldwide financial crisis should be properly seen as a North Atlantic financial crisis. more

Rahul Mehrotra: Indian Architecture Since 1990

Video: Highlights from Rahul Mehrotra's lecture in Mumbai on August 3, 2011. more
In Mumbai on July 19, Acumen Fund CEO Jacqueline Novogratz describes "patient capital" as an approach to solving problems of global poverty. (4 min., 56 sec.)

The 'Patient Capitalism' of Jacqueline Novogratz

Acumen's CEO and Founder argues that the poor "do not want handouts" in a talk with Blackstone's Akhil Gupta. more