Summaries by Anurag Behar

3 summaries by this author.

Balanced

Azim Premji Foundation CEO: how donors behave shapes key outcomes in the not-for-profit sector

The Azim Premji Foundation's CEO critically examines donor weaknesses within India's social sector. The article highlights five key flaws: favoring well-funded NPOs over smaller ones, excessive due diligence burdens, donors' superior attitude, inadequate funding for NPO organizational capacity, and past adherence to "donor delusions" like scale and sustainability. The author emphasizes the power imbalance and calls for greater self-awareness and improved practices. While some issues are partially addressed, donors must continually refine their approach to better support the not-for-profit ecosystem and foster genuine strength.

LiveMint · Anurag Behar · Jun 24, 2026 at 6:30 AM

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Supportive

Education in the age of AI: sharpen human faculties like critical thinking, don’t stuff students with facts

School education, especially in classes 6-12, faces a significant problem of curriculum overload, leading to rote memorization rather than genuine understanding and critical thinking. As human knowledge expands, curricula become denser, forcing students into shallow learning. Reforms like India's NEP 2020 and NCF 2023 aim to shift from content transmission to competency development and reduce the content load, promoting deeper engagement. However, implementation is slow, facing resistance from teachers, parents, and curriculum designers reluctant to reduce subjects. The author argues that less content, taught effectively, builds essential learning capacities, which is the true purpose of education, requiring focused practical execution.

LiveMint · Anurag Behar · May 27, 2026 at 6:30 AM

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Critical

India’s emergence has a deficit that may not be too late for us to collectively close—empathy

India's affluent often overlook stark urban dichotomies, especially in Bengaluru, where immense tech wealth coexists with dire poverty. This divide isn't merely policy failure but a collective empathy deficit among the privileged. The author highlights a dedicated teacher who transformed her village through education, demonstrating powerful individual agency. The text contrasts gleaming private sports facilities with adjacent slums, whose residents endure unbearable conditions. The author argues that individual engagement with these overlooked realities, rather than apathy, is vital for societal improvement and personal growth.

LiveMint · Anurag Behar · May 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM

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