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    Philanthropy & CSR

    “You can’t build inclusion on policy alone—you have to live it every day.”

    Keshav Suri speaks about activism, building queer-affirming workplaces, and why real change comes from grassroots movements.
    by Keshav Suri | 2 min read
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    • keshav suri, executive director at The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group and founder of the Keshav Suri Foundation, sitting cross-legged on a sofa--queer activism
    Philanthropy & CSR
    “You can’t build inclusion on policy alone—you have to live it every day.”
    Keshav Suri speaks about activism, building queer-affirming workplaces, and why real change comes from grassroots movements.
    by Keshav Suri | 2 min read
    Construction Workers Silhouetted Against Sunset--2026–27 Budget
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    Budget 2026–27 fails to address the reality of employment insecurity
    The 2025–26 Revised Estimates and the 2026–27 budget show drastic cuts and unused funds across key development-related schemes. Despite a focus on skill development and the services sector, women and informal workers are still grappling with low incomes and insecure employment.
    by Nesar Ahmad | 8 min read
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    • two speakers making a presentation before a group of people--cohort based learning
    Technology
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    Technology adoption becomes difficult when nonprofits work in siloes. Learning in cohorts enables shared problem-solving and faster implementation across the sector.
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