Guest Post by Richa Sharma, on Ginny’s Planet How comfortable do we feel with ourselves? Are we too harsh, too judgemental of our own rough edges? Do we feel that we tend to get too intolerant of our own imperfections? How do we hold and create space for others? What…

by Ginny’s Planet By: Mathumitha* & Pallavi Aggarwal** Empathy, diversity, and inclusion are crucial aspects of creating a more equitable society. In today’s digital age, the visibility of content on these topics has never been more important. …

by Ginny’s Planet By: Pallavi Aggarwal* Dr. Seuss says in The Lorax, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” For Ginny’s Planet, this “you” is “YOU”, us, and everyone around you. Practicing empathy, respect for diversity, and believing that “Being…

by Ginny’s Planet By: Renu Chahal* India will continue to have diverse options available for education, including homeschooling and special schools. But should that be a reason to deny access to general schools for children with disabilities? Education is our fundamental right. Nationally and Internationally many initiatives enhance the education…

by Ginny’s Planet By: Dr. Shweta Verma* Parents, teachers, and organizations working with children are often searching for good storybooks. Often we pick up what is visible in front of us. But the problem with picking up what is in front of us is that it may not serve the…

by Ginny’s Planet By: Soumya Rachel Thomas* I still remember the days when my friends and I would eagerly look forward to ‘S.U.P.W.’ classes in school. Although meant to further one’s interest in a particular field, these classes were a breather for class 11 & 12 students like me, who…

by Ginny’s Planet By: Shweta Verma* “I had a break of 6 years in my career. Was looking to get back into mainstream work. This was the perfect opportunity to ease back into the corporate world. Also, the values which Ginny’s Planet stands for really resonate with me — creating…

by Ginny’s Planet By Soumya R Thomas*; Based on the conversation between Sagar Gowda and Debraj Chaudhury on A Day on Ginny’s Planet — 4th Edition: 3rd October 2021 The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, just like previous editions of the game brought to light adaptive sports and their players. It…

by Ginny’s Planet By: Pallavi Aggarwal* Empathy- What is empathy?! How is it different from sympathy? This was the first lesson in the first session of the Empathy workshop we attended at Ginny’s Planet. Empathy is important in all aspects of our lives, be it personal or professional relationships. We…