Gulafsha Khan: Mentor, Guide, Leader, Teacher at Magic Bus
Not far from the historic city of the erstwhile Mughal rulers, Delhi, is the large settlement colony of Bhalswa. In stark contrast to the grandeur of the capital city, Bhalswa can best be described as Delhi’s largest dumping ground.
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The ball’s in our court: Using sport for social change
This article is written by Nidhi Gupta for The Sunday Guardian who interviewed Magic Bus' CEO Pratik Kumar, following the Next Step 2014: Using Sport for Good conference which Magic Bus recently hosted, on the link between sports...
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Case Story: Salman Baig - Asian Football Development Project (AFDP) & Magic Bus Partnership
The Magic Bus’ Bangalore programme started in Doddananagar Slum Community in November 2011. For community inhabitants livelihood sources include tile making, agarbathi (incense stick) making, beedi (Indian cigarette) rolling...
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Magic Bus CEO answers questions on the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Clause
On 18th, December 2012, the Indian Legislature passed the Companies Bill 2012. One of the key changes in the new bill is the introduction of a Corporate Social Responsibility clause making India the first country to mandate CSR..
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Women take the lead at Family Meeting at Magic Bus, Bangalore
The first African-American President of the USA once said, “Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. Because it’s only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than...
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Celebrating the Girl Child: My Life, My Fight and My Decision
10-year old Poornima from a poverty-stricken family in Jayanagar, Bangalore, has defeated difficult circumstances with her desire and exceptional talent. Poornima, studying in grade 5 at a Government school, was a shy...
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