Karishma seeking blessings from HH Dalai Lama

Karishma and her family were fortunate to have some very personal time with His Holiness Dalai Lama.  Dalai Lama blessed Karishma by compassionately pressing his forehead on her forehead in a deep gesture of spiritual energy transference  & touched her cheek/face with gentle warmth when Karishma told him ” I love u so much”  & […]

A Sibling’s view on Inclusion

Kajol’s Speech – World Down Syndrome Day The United Nations, Geneva – 21st March 2019 Good morning everyone,  There is so much that I have learnt over the past 24 years being the sister of this truly accomplished woman and so there is so much I can say. But, if there is one thing growing […]

Enhancing Life Through Empowerment

Sharing experiences from Parents of Karishma Kannan It was sometime in July 2018 when we were invited to present Karishma’s art work at a corporate event in Mumbai. Karishma and my wife Kalpana accompanied me. I had then just retired from corporate life wanting to spend more time in social enterprise activities and therefore, I […]

Karishma & Kajol : Sisters In Conversation

Written by Kajol – Karishma’s sister Growing up with Karishma has been an inspiring and beautiful journey for me. It has shaped the way I look at life and has made me the person I am today. In the beginning years of this journey, Karishma, who is three years older than me, was my protective […]