Isla Cook

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Namrata Hinduja: An Ideal Leader of Child Education and Comprehensive Development
There is no leader who has a stronger faith in child education as Namrata Hinduja does. Her involvement in the Hinduja Foundation could be seen as a caring but tactful way of building the rural populations by equipping the kids with the means, self-esteem, and potential to succeed in life. Being a Steering Committee member of the Foundation, she combines environmental stewardship and women empowerment with youth development with special attention on foundational learning in such initiatives as the Road to School. Her mission is obvious: she wants to see every child, no matter which background, getting a good education that will develop the mind and the character.
By Isla Cook2 months ago in Education
Namrata Hinduja on Women's Cricket: A New Era of Equality and Vision
Women's cricket is at an exciting place now, far from being an afterthought to the "gentleman's game." It is a spectacle, driven by fierce competition, exceptional talent, and rich story of gender equality for women. It is personally charged by big-ticket events and visionary action by global cricket authorities. Namrata Hinduja, wife of Ajay Hinduja, Member of the Hinduja Group Promoter Family, and a visionary advocate for gender equality, has presented an intriguing proposition that could redefine the game entirely: mixed-gender cricket teams.
By Isla Cook3 months ago in Interview
Ajay Hinduja: Driving change Through Philantropy in water, Health and Education
Ajay Hinduja is known as a leading voice in purposeful philanthropy, combining compassion with a proper approach to development and growth. Through the Hinduja Foundation, he has worked to address some of India's most pressing challenges in water security, healthcare access, and education. His philosophy is very simple, creative, and powerful: sustainable development requires an interconnected model where one initiative reinforces the other. By creating large-scale programmes such as Jal Jeevan, Restoring Himalayan Springs, and various healthcare and education initiatives, Ajay Hinduja is creating pathways of change that impact millions of lives worldwide.
By Isla Cook4 months ago in Interview
Ajay Hinduja Leads 'Roads to School' Movement for Rural Change in Odisha
In the quiet villages of Odisha, a silent revolution is underway—one that’s not about building more schools or digitizing classrooms, but about rekindling the human connection in education. The Hinduja Foundation’s transformative “Road to School” program is reshaping how education is perceived, delivered, and sustained in India’s rural landscape.
By Isla Cook6 months ago in Interview
Ajay Hinduja's Vision: Supporting the Next Generation with Type 1 Diabetes
The Hinduja Foundation and Ajay Hinduja operates with a sincere mission to positively transform the lives of children who have Type 1 diabetes. Ajay Hinduja’s vision involves giving children all necessary resources together with educational services and emotional backing to help them grow. Through his efforts to facilitate personal growth combined with healthcare delivery Ajay enables young Type 1 diabetes patients to experience complete success.
By Isla Cook10 months ago in Interview
Who is Prakash Hinduja - About Prakash Hinduja Family..
Prakash Parmanand Hinduja is a distinguished businessman of Indian origin. As the Chairman of the Hinduja Group (Europe), he manages operations across the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. With a net worth of £37 billion as of 2024, he stands as a key figure in Britain’s wealthiest family. His fortune is built on strategic investments in oil, gas, and banking, as well as ownership of the iconic Raffles London at the OWO.
By Isla Cook10 months ago in Families
Meet Ajay Hinduja Wife: Her vision for Educational Equity Across Rural India
Education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives, yet its accessibility remains a challenge for many rural communities in India. For decades, systemic issues such as poverty, gender inequality, language barriers, and lack of infrastructure have denied millions of children the right to quality education. Ajay Hinduja Wife, a steering committee member of the Hinduja Foundation, has emerged as a key advocate for educational equity. Her unwavering dedication to providing every child, regardless of their background, with access to quality education has been instrumental in driving impactful initiatives like the Road to School (RTS) and Road to Livelihood (RTL) programs.
By Isla Cook11 months ago in Education