(May 2, 2025) In first grade, Shruthi Kumar tried yoga for the first time as part of a community program in her small Nebraska town. Surrounded by “cattle ranches and cornfields,” she never expected that gentle stretches and breathing exercises would become a...
(January 5, 2025) In a classroom of 30 students at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Florida, Aadya Chaudhary sat as one of only three girls enrolled in her high school computer science class. The experience was isolating and frustrating, as her contributions often...
(November 12, 2024) In 2012, a then 12-year-old Vishal Vijay returned to Oakville, Ontario, from what was supposed to be a simple family trip to India. But what he and his younger brother, Ishan Vijay, saw during their visit to Faridabad changed their lives forever....
(October 22, 2024) At 15, Anika Kumar’s world shifted when she volunteered at an assisted living facility in San Jose, California. There, she met Abigail, an 87-year-old woman who lived in quiet isolation, her voice unheard despite numerous requests for basic...
(May 8, 2024) In India, career guidance often originates from sources like parents, friends, and teachers. Despite their good intentions, this advice tends to reflect their own preferences and experiences, sometimes neglecting the aspirations and qualities of the...
