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All Indians Matter‘Formal schooling structure often fails the underprivileged’While the Right to Education Act is in place, millions of underprivileged children remain out of school. For those in school, often quality education is out of reach. Poverty, it is clear, is keeping way too many young minds from reaching their full potential. Akash Tandon, an educator dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged children, speaks to All Indians Matter.
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2025-09-1038 min
For All Our Kids PodcastPehchaan The Street School - Interview with Mr.Akash Tandon.Meet Akash Tandon, founder of Pehchaan, The Street School. Mr. Tandon talks about how a large body of volunteers come together under Pehchaan to meet the educational and socio-emotional needs of children from low-income families and the careful planning, evaluation, and training that goes into their work.
2024-08-0744 min
Trending DiaryThe Street School Stories: Transforming EducationIn our recent episode, we sat down with Akash Tandon to explore the inspiring journey of Pehchaan: The Street School. Dedicated to developing and improving education for underprivileged children, and ensures that quality education and educational opportunities are within reach for all.
Join us as we delve into how the street school impact is transforming lives, providing education and resources to those who might not otherwise have access. From books and stationery to financial aid, it breaks down barriers, making education accessible regardless of socioeconomic background, gender, or location.
Discover how this remarkable initiative is not only empowering individuals but...
2024-05-2729 min
The Desi VC with Akash BhatE121: Rajat Tandon (President, IVCA)Rajat Tandon is the President of IVCA, India's apex body representing the interests of PE/VC industry, Real estate, Infrastructure and Credit funds, Limited Partners, Family offices & Corporate VC's. Rajat leads the planning, development, and implementing IVCA’s regulatory advocacy activities, while also effectively influencing regulatory outcomes in support of the alternate asset class.
Previously, Rajat was part of the leadership team at NASSCOM, where he headed NASSCOM’s 10,000 Startups initiative, providing crucial support to technology startups in India.
With his early stint as entrepreneur and extensive corporate experience in the IT & Telecom and GIS/Navi...
2023-07-1054 min
The Morning BriefSurvivor Island: The Startup Finale, Downsizing to Down RoundsAs funding dries up and survival of the fittest mantra kicks in to the startup ecosystem the ‘winter’ is truly here. Big layoffs are the starting point but what comes next? Byju’s valuation shocker has sent ripples in the system as many now are questioning. Will founders have to bite the bullet and face down rounds? Will tougher times mean looser principles and governance. Pankaj Naik of Avendus Capital and Amit Tandon of IiAS gives us a sneak peek into “Survivor Island: The Startup Finale” Credits: NDTV, Republic World, Times Now, CNBC TV-18, Akash Badre, and Flipkart ET Startup...
2022-11-3032 min
One Thing Today in TechReliance Retail buys Clovia; Sarah and Ajit Isaac fund new IISc centre; Cricketer Mahela Jayawardene co-founds cloud-sec startupReliance Retail, part of the Reliance Industries conglomerate, is acquiring an 89 percent stake in direct-to-consumer brand Clovia for $125 million. Indian Institute of Science has entered into an MoU with Ajit Isaac, founder and chairman of Quess Corp, and his wife Sarah Isaac, for establishing a Centre for Public Health at the IISc campus. Plus, Sri Lankan Cricketer Mahela Jayawardene co-founds a cyber security venture.
Reliance Retail, part of the Reliance Industries conglomerate, is acquiring an 89 percent stake in direct-to-consumer brand Clovia for $125 million as the largest Indian retail chain looks to expand its footprints in the apparel a...
2022-03-2104 min