From the huge dirt-filled ponds in the slum, squatting in the jungles, filling cans of water from govt tankers for his needs, studying under the light of a torch, stuttering constantly, never having any money to buy enough food and clothes, never going to a movie or a bookstore, Amritesh has reached his final semester…
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Dr Kiran meets Mr Peter Varghese, the vice-chancellor of The University of Queensland
Hi everyone, it was such a pleasure for me to meet an old friend Peter Varghese and his wife Margaret today. Peter was the Australian High Commissioner to India in 2009, and it is he along with Liz Peak who helped launch Asha’s Internship Program in 2010. He is presently the Chancellor of the University…
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Dr Kiran visits the University of Queensland
Dr. Kiran was invited to the University of Queensland by Rongyu Li, Deputy Vice- chancellor and Vice-president of the University for a discussion on the partnership between the University of Queensland and Asha. Other senior officials such as Brett Lovegrove, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Partnership) of the University were also present. There were exciting discussions around how…
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Dr Kiran Speaks at an Event in Brisbane, Australia
Dr. Kiran and Amritesh spoke at an event organized by Nik Senapati, chair of the Queensland chapter of Australia India Business Council. A number of business men representing large business enterprises such as Adani group in Brisbane were present on the occasion. The lunch was hosted by Peter Varghese, Chancellor of University of Queensland and…
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