'Man's mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. ' Idea & Thoughts, and Public Discourse Manthan exists to promote public discourse – and to give ideas and thoughts the primacy they deserve. Manthan aims to strengthen democratic, liberal and secular values through public discourse for a healthy civil society. Through high standards of public discourse, Manthan aims to become an important voice in formation of informed public opinion. Manthan aims to achieve its objectives with several initiatives. Over the last 6 years, Manthan has become an important and unique platform for thought leaders worldwide to come and share their thoughts and for high quality debates. Manthan Meetings The periodic Manthan meetings aim to manthan (debate) with thought leaders from various fields. Thought leaders of the highest standards from all walks of life grace Manthan meetings sharing their thoughts, experiences and engage in deep conversations with members. Manthan meetings are open to all and have become an important event citizens look forward to.
Virtual Manthan The Manthan Group runs a forum of continuing debate amongst the members, over the internet. The most vibrant debates, in an un-moderated environment, happen daily on all kinds of subjects. They provide members with information, thoughts and views of all hues and allow people to express themselves freely and at length. This is at http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/manthanhyd. Manthan Ideas Manthan Ideas is an initiative to promote ideas. Ideas are presented in concise 4, 8 or 16 minute presentations and then debated intensely. Manthan believes that ideas and innovation are critical to progress and it aims to promote ideas through this focussed initiative. Manthan Connect
Manthan Connect is an initiative to connect concerned citizens with the state and increase their engagement. Manthan Connect aims to improve engagement of the state and the citizens at a deeper level. As part of the initiative, Manthan gets responsible representatives of the state to interact with the citizens on a variety of issues. Election Watch Manthan, in
association with Association of Democratic Reforms (www.adrindia.org), was lead partner of the
National Election Watch Andhra Pradesh which conducted Election Watch during
the Lok Sabha & Assembly elections of 2009 in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Manthan Foundation Manthan is active since 2005 and is owned by Manthan Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation based at Hyderabad. The Trustees of the Foundation are Ajay Gandhi and M R Vikram.
The Advisory Board consists of Bashir Babu Khan, Chandana Chakrabarti, Kamlesh Gandhi, Manek Daruwala, Madhava Rao K, Rama Mohan Giri, Ravi S, Suheim Sheikh. |
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Manthan promotes ideas, debates and public discourse |