Category: Learn

Today I learnt a lot about the history of India. It was a great experience visit Maja Gandhi’s place. My biggest highlight was when we visited the local school and offered our services as part of honoring the late Nelson Mandela.

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Students arrived in Bengaluru.The day commenced with a blog-writing session, allowing students to reflect on their experiences and emotions. Yours Truly Theatre’s improvisational storytelling and visual theatre performance mirrored the students’ emotions, thoughts, and dilemmas, leaving a lasting impact. A thoughtful quiz and local MG Road exploration further fostered connections and shared laughter.

Waste Management and Leadership.
Students explored the connection between waste, climate, dignity, and leadership by visiting Hasirudala, a community-driven organization working with waste workers. Through a board game and group brainstorm, students discussed potential solutions to improve waste management systems.

Climate Awareness and Creative Leadership
Students attended the REAP Benefits workshop, tackling civic and environmental challenges through brainstorming and prototyping. At Cubbon Park, they became citizen scientists, observing nature and signs of climate change. A Q&A session with the ex-CEO of Infosys provided valuable insights into leadership in a fast-changing world.

The final day began with a visit to MAP, exploring art inspired by Indian identity, culture, and social change. A heartfelt closing circle allowed students to reflect on their journey, sharing kind and thoughtful notes with one another. The evening celebrated the experiences, friendships, and memories.

Thank you.

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Monsoon Whispers: The Gateway of India in Rain

There’s something truly enchanting about the Gateway of India when the monsoon arrives. As raindrops dance on the cobblestones, the iconic archway stands tall, its yellow basalt shimmering under the gray skies. The air is thick with romance and nostalgia, making it the perfect backdrop for both locals and tourists alike.

When the rain begins, the Gateway transforms into a vibrant canvas. The lush greenery around it flourishes, and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks creates a soothing melody that wraps around me like a warm hug. Strolling along the promenade, i can feel the cool breeze mixed with the earthy scent of wet soil, invigorating my senses are lifting my spirits.

As i gaze at the reflection of the Gateway in the puddles, it’s a reminder of the countless stories it has witnessed celebrations, farewells, and everything in between. The sight of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel peeking through the mist adds to the charm, creating a picturesque scene that feels almost cinematic.

With my camera in hand, capturing the moment becomes a delightful adventure. The Gateway of India during the rain offers a unique experience, allowing to connect with the city’s spirit. Every drop of rain seems to whisper tales of the past, inviting to listen closely.

As the rain pours down, Mumbai reveals its vibrant charm, beckoning me to explore its iconic spots. The monsoon season brings a unique energy to the city, transforming familiar places into magical experiences. Embrace the rain, and let the Gateway of India enchant with its timeless beauty.

What struck me the most in Mumbai is how vertical the city is but also how divided. On one side, you have modern skyscrapers reaching for the sky, and right next to them, sprawling slums.

That contrast hits hard.I only just understood what Sia meant when she said we’re “living our history and geography lessons” during this trip.

It’s more than just a chapter in a textbook  it’s real, right in front of your eyes. I also really enjoyed the museum we visited with the guide. It was meaningful, tangible, and it opened my eyes to the richness of nature and to what we’re losing if we don’t act

Three Climate Learnings from Ahmedabad 

1. Change starts small

At The Serenity Trust, I saw how local people were taking care of nature in small but meaningful ways. It made me realise that climate action doesn’t always need to be huge—it can start with just a few people who care.

2. Old is gold

During the heritage walk, I noticed how smart old buildings were. They stayed cool without ACs and were built in a climate-friendly way. I learnt that traditional methods can teach us a lot about sustainable living.

3. Nature speaks—if we listen

At Polo Forest, I saw how climate change is quietly affecting the forest. Some animals are disappearing, and even the trees looked tired. It made me understand how closely climate and biodiversity are connected.

What I Learnt About Myself 

This trip made me slow down and really observe things. I learnt that I enjoy listening to people’s stories and being close to nature more than I thought. I also realised that I don’t need to be an expert to care about the planet—I just need to start somewhere. I had to unlearn the idea that only big steps matter. I relearned how powerful small actions can be. And I learnt that I want to be part of the change, not just read about it.

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In France, my favorite part of any city is always the old quarter. I was surprised to see both the differences and the similarities these streets had with the ones I’ve visited in my own country. The architecture in France is completely different  houses tend to be more uniform and consistent, while back here, each building had its own materials and colors. That, in my opinion, gives the city a lot of charm and character. Something else I really loved was the mix of religions, which shows a real sense of coexistence and mutual respect. It really stood out to me

I learnt a lot, the first day we had an orientation and also welcomed the foreign participants. The 2nd day we headed to the Gurudwara, the president’s house and also the Agrasen ki Bouli. The next day we had a session about recycling the cigarettes and how it can reduce the climate change a bit. Where we discussed and also painted tote bags with different quotes related to nature. Then later the next day we went to red fort. I can’t believe that it’s already been a week and I have learnt a lot in this week. I can’t wait for the other 2 weeks.

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Delhi is not just a city- it’s small India itself where you get every kind of person, food, you come to know about different cultures. Delhi is where modern meets the old. 

Our meeting with our foreign friends was gone in welcoming them with a play by us. 

On day 1 of our trip which started in the morning by going to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. At the Gurudwara I learn many things about the sikh religion, their history which I have never heard or seen before. I learnt about great sikh warriors in their museum, I also came to know that they feed free food to everyone in langer, about 30 thousand everyday doesn’t matter which religion, caste, or community belong to you are welcome. After the visit of Gurudwara the ‘Dilwale’ which was the name given to my group went to get to see the best place in Delhi The President House or ‘Rastrapati Bhavan’ which was itself filled with immersive knowledge which shocked us after knowing that. The most impressive detail of the building for me when we went to the centre room on which a line that was passing through the centre of the room which was dividing that room but the guide said that it is not just dividing the room also the whole Delhi into two parts. This shocked me that the level of architecture of that time was too great. Then we went to a very famous stepwell of Delhi, Agrasen ki baoli. The structure had a unique architecture design in rectangular shape and divided into three levels. After closing the gates of our journey of Agrasen ki bauli, our gates open in the India Gate, India Gate is just facing the Rastrapati bhawan in a very straight line. 

Day 2 of our journey started early because we were going to Faridabad to see something that I had never seen before, it was a cigarette butts recycling factory. There they recycle the cigarette butts and make useful things from it like paper, pens and even bags which they gave us to paint at the end of the session. It was something that I have never seen or imagined before.

On day 3 we went to see the famous and the massive fort of Delhi built by one of the famous mughal emperor Shah Jahan ‘Red Fort’. In red fort the guide Jubin, one of the best, taught us about the history of the forts inside the red fort also the reasons why they built that, about the working of the things at that period. After the visit of Red Fort we went to the spice market of the Old Delhi where I see varieties of chillies which I have never seen before, and the grain market. Then we went to Jama Masjid which in India’s biggest mosque. 

Day 4 was our last trip day in Delhi and we went to a mud house which can’t consider as a normal mud house. It has all facilities available like a normal house even the decoration was much better than normal houses. Then on our way back to VYK we stopped to see some beautiful wall arts. Ever art on the wall had a back story or had a deep emotion holding with, which was describing the thinking of the artist. 

This is where our Delhi trip ends, even being born and brought up in Delhi, I never knew some things which I came to know by this trip. 

Thank You 3sixtyplus 

The Delhi experience was really nice and interesting. I learnt a lot, the first day we had an orientation and also welcomed the foreign participants. The 2nd day we headed to the Gurudwara, the president’s house and also the Agrasen ki Bouli. The next day we had a session about recycling the cigarettes and how it can reduce the climate change a bit. Where we discussed and also painted tote bags with different quotes related to nature. Then later the next day we went to red fort. I can’t believe that it’s already been a week and I have learnt a lot in this week. I can’t wait for the other 2 weeks.

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Very interesting to see everything that can be made using already used materials without necessarily losing the quality of the product! I loved the artistic activities we did I don’t do them often, but whenever I do, I immediately feel very calm and at peace.