Author Archives: alandave
Sunrise at the Ganges
It was 5:30 am on November 30th when we got on the bus to drive to the banks of the Ganges River to watch the sunrise. We were in Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world if not the … Continue reading
A Beggar’s Story
Earlier today I saw two little boys wrestling at the train station in New Jalpaiguri. They were shirtless, dirty and from “The Darkness”, meaning the abject poor of India with no escape in sight. They were enjoying themselves for the … Continue reading
My Experience with Auras and Healing Energies
There are some moments that I really struggle with describing. Getting my aura today was such a moment. I was exploring MG Road in Bangalore, checking out the shops with Devaney and Bao. We stumbled upon this really cool jewelry … Continue reading
Old School in a New Age
Imagine a school that doesn’t scrap music, art or culture classes because of budget cuts. Imagine a school that values the knowledge of your heritage over state-mandated history books. Imagine the ability to design a curriculum that incorporates your unique … Continue reading
Welcome home to Visthar: Inauguration
These first few days in India have been packed with back-to-back activities. We’ve done everything from visiting Bangalore gardens and shopping for saris to exploring the jungle of the Visthar campus. And of course, let’s not forget the academic side … Continue reading
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