Author: Apoorva Ravi

The Journey of India’s LGBTQIA+ Community: From Ancient Acceptance to Modern Recognition For centuries, the LGBTQIA+ community in India was dismissed as a Western import. Yet, history and mythology tell a different story—one in which gender fluidity and same-sex love have been woven into the cultural fabric of the subcontinent for millennia. Ancient temple carvings, scriptures, and poetry...

In recent times, a myth that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are no longer business critical or necessary for organizations is prevailing in certain industrial domains. Yet, respecting diverse voices and ensuring that each of those voices is heard and included on a level playing field is essential. So, organizations must remember that DEI is not just nice to have, it’s important for...

The concept of inclusive communication is the backbone of a workplace that respects diverse employees, offers accommodations, and gives them a safe space to communicate. So, it’s essential to know how to create opportunities for inclusive conversations and write in a language that’s non-judgemental, safe, and accepting.  When every employee and management member adhere to inclusive...

Have you encountered individuals at the workplace whose working style is distinctly different from everyone on the team?  Have you felt that a particular employee takes conversations to a different tangent during discussions frequently? Have you witnessed colleagues who struggle with social interactions and get easily tired after office parties? Or have you seen colleagues coming up with...

Cultural heritage shapes an individual’s as well as community’s identity and helps bridge the gap between the past and the present. Embracing Cultural Diversity Through an understanding of one’s own culture and another individual’s culture, one will be able to know and accept the differences between each other. Our workplaces are global melting pots of diverse...

Recent studies of organizational satisfaction reveal that employees stay in organizations that synergize with their value system. They also emphasize the need for belongingness and psychological safety. To foster such an environment, an organization should ensure employees feel included and heard within their teams. However, some employees often feel excluded because of the actions of their...

Have you ever been in a situation where you had to reach the 2nd floor of a building but lacked a staircase to do so? Have you ever experienced being asked to use a toilet seat above your height that you can’t even sit? Have you been asked to understand a series of instructions in a language you don’t know? Such struggles are experienced by disabled individuals in inaccessible...

By Apoorva Ravi Allyship, often colloquially referred to as ‘being an ally,’ transcends the realms of a passive gesture; it is a fundamental requirement for fostering a profound sense of belonging and inclusion in diverse societal spaces. This implicit commitment to supporting one another is not confined by location or circumstance—it is a universal responsibility that demands...

By Apoorva Ravi Inclusion, an important indicator of a workplace that cares for its employees, is a vital prerequisite for every organization today. The term inclusion has multiple layers, and building an inclusive workplace is much more than just enabling people to be a part of the group culture of the organization. Inclusion also means giving the right to an employee to say no and refuse to...

By Apoorva Ravi  Navratri, the 9 days of celebrating the victory of goodness over evil, is a festival of significance in India. It is celebrated in different ways in various parts of the country, and one of the central themes is women’s emotional strength and courage despite all odds. In our contemporary world, where the noble intentions of feminism are occasionally misconstrued,...