Search


Meeting Mr Samuthirakani - Request to further promote social inclusion of PwDs through his movies
Recently I got an opportunity to meet Mr Samuthirakani who is an Indian film actor and director who predominantly works in the Tamil...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Dec 23, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Journey to Gold - RRD
My dear friend Amardeep Devadason and his organisation RRD have been extending amazing support for my activities to empower persons with...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


"Swimming against the tide" in the American Center (Library) at the U.S. Consulate General Chennai
Wowđđđ What a proud feeling to see my book "Swimming against the tide" in the American Center (Library) at the U.S. Consulate General...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Wishing all my friends who celebrate thanksgiving day, a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
The attached pics were taken at the Thanksgiving reception arranged by Judith Ravin, Consul General, U.S. Consulate General Chennai! I...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


An inclusive work ecosystem - Why?
I have always wondered why some persons with disabilities who were once unable to grow in their employment become highly successful once...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Nov 23, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Inclusive Aqua Dance - Double Dhamakaâ¤ď¸â¤ď¸â¤ď¸
One day while practising yoga in the swimming pool, suddenly, I had an idea - Why can't I dance in the pool when I am able to perform...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


We simply must speak out to be heard
Once to attend a conference I went to a hotel. During the break I went to the restroom. While getting up from the commode, I put my...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


Madhavi, another salute from an Indian Army man
Now being an 'Author', I am coming across different people responding in different ways after knowing of my book âSwimming Against The...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


"Swimming Against the Tide" was launched at British Council by British Dy High Commissioner Oliver
What a wonderful evening we had yesterday at British Council !! My book "Swimming Against the Tide" was launched at British Council by my...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Diversity and Inclusion should go hand in hand for authentic impact
At one of our office events, in the evening, the floor was open for dance. I sat in my wheelchair, enjoying watching others dancing just...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Message from Shri Narendra Modi Ji
The main purpose of bringing out my life experiences in the form of a book âSwimming against the tideâ is to do my bit to bridge the huge...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


One day, I was speaking to a boy with disability.
One day, I was speaking to a boy with a disability. He told me of a huge worry at school. His teachers used to tell his classmates to be...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Itâs priceless, itâs a limited period offer and thereâs only one service provider
Have you signed lifeâs most important Maintenance Contract? Whatâs that you ask? Iâll give you a clue⌠Itâs priceless, itâs a limited...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 29, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


The opportunity to meet our honourable Vice President of India
When I got the opportunity to meet our honourable Vice President of India to present my book âSwimming Against the Tideâ, I thought that...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


How to become an ally for a person with disability?
When I was a child, people didnât think twice about how they addressed persons with disabilities. No one cared about the feelings of...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 20, 20213 min read
Â
Â
Â


Assistive Technologies - Independence and Interdependence
IIIT Bangalore, IIM Bangalore, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, and Microsoft together started a course on disability and assistive technology....

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


#20 I never thought I'd ever be referred to as an author...
#20 I never thought I'd ever be referred to as an author... The next step was to get a foreword for my book and I didn't have any idea as...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 12, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â


I got the opportunity to meet honourable Vice President of India
It's my pleasure to share with you all that I got the opportunity to meet honourable Vice President of India Sri Venkaiah Naidu garu...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 11, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


Swimming against the tide goes global!
I'm elated and feel like I have new wings as my story reaches the far corners of the world. Friends from all over the world, check out...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 5, 20211 min read
Â
Â
Â


#19 I never thought I'd ever be referred to as an author...
#19 I never thought I'd ever be referred to as an author... Cover pages are very important for any book. However informative/interesting...

Madhavi Latha Prathigudupu
Sep 5, 20212 min read
Â
Â
Â