Author Archives: Nowfal Khadar

About Nowfal Khadar

Born in India, Nowfal moved to the United Arab Emirates with his family during his early childhood. Despite living in a foreign country, Nowfal’s parents instilled in him a love for India from a very young age. He returned to India to pursue his undergraduate studies and went on to work for multinational companies in the engineering sector such as Larsen & Toubro and Kappa Group. During his time in India, he became increasingly aware for the need for inclusive growth and traveled extensively throughout Kerala to better understand the “Kerala Paradox”. As part of the fellowship, Nowfal currently works with Source for Change, a rural BPO designed to create value-added, technology-based jobs in small towns and villages, primarily for women.

Leadership lessons from the Ground

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Nowfal Khadar

It’s been quite an intense and challenging journey over the last one year. Looking back at half time, I realize that I’ve learnt three important leadership lessons amidst the intense challenges. The first lesson is to lead by example even … Continue reading →

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Life in rural India

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Nowfal Khadar

Image courtesy Images of Rajasthan Disclaimer: Pardon any errors in spelling, grammar or vocab. I intend to blog more often from now on and so my posts will come battling dreary eyes and midnight slumbers after a long day at … Continue reading →

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The Girl Effect

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Nowfal Khadar

No! It’s not a new age version of “If you let me play” – the classic 1995-Nike ad that extols the benefits of girls playing sports! No, it’s not even the next edition of one of Nike’s famed shoe line. … Continue reading →

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The Fortune at the Bottom of the Piramal (Fellowship)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Nowfal Khadar

Think India’s finest social entrepreneurs and imagine working directly with them on tackling India’s most pressing challenges? Add blending your groundwork with academic analysis and learning from some of the world’s leading academics on social entrepreneurship. Above all, feel constant … Continue reading →

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