Nickname: Dr Vikram

Review: Google with its technological prowess would do well to help out centers like Aravind Eye Hospital. It is important that IT is leveraged to reduce cost and not escalate it, hence any philanthropic venture from Google is most welcome

Date reviewed: Jul 11, 2008 11:30 AM

Nickname: Jay

Review: Arvind doctors are doing a great job. Hats off to them. I wish more companies had the attitude and moral values as those of Larry and Bill Gates. People and companies interested in philanthropy should also check out the great work being done by Dr. Devi Shetty in child heart diseases. His hospital, Narayan Hridualya, in Bangalore, India provides heart surgery to under priveleged children free of cost! He has also initiated Yeshasvini Health Scheme, a healthcare scheme for the rural masses to access quality healthcare at a nominal amount of Rs.5 (11 cents) per month. Please check out the hospital's Web site http://www.hrudayalaya.com/

Date reviewed: Sep 10, 2006 3:40 AM

Nickname: Venky

Review: I've heard Larry Brilliant speak at a TIE event and he is simply brilliant in his work. A doctor by profession he lived in India in the 70s. His work is inspiring to say the least. On a side note, just wondering how people's name represent who they become. Larry Brilliant, Larry "Page" rank. Sometimes I find it odd.

Date reviewed: Sep 7, 2006 3:06 AM

Nickname: Amit Dhupkar

Review: Brilliant covering, responsible journalism. It not only stimultes all readers but also conveys that CSR is a top priority for all. Google has set yet another milestone albeit as a social cause... Kudos...

Date reviewed: Sep 5, 2006 11:53 AM

Nickname: angie

Review: This is a great story! Thanks for covering. Love the fact that they are using all the new technology for social service.

Date reviewed: Sep 5, 2006 12:05 AM

Nickname: A.MALICK

Review: Nice to know the news. When crossing the roads in the major cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai etc., one can easily note the number blind people roaming around...It is nice to know that Google is interested in philanthropic activities like this... Malick, Chennai

Date reviewed: Sep 2, 2006 5:38 PM

Nickname: Guru Prasad D

Review: Well narrated with good statistics. True that everyone around the world is trying to look beyond business in India. All other good work in the country is coming to light only after a technology boom. Great!

Date reviewed: Sep 1, 2006 9:29 AM

Nickname: MumbaiBoyz

Review: It's awesome that Google is helping out Aravind. I see the comments from others on "smaller projects" - being in an NGO myself, I truly believe that concentrating funding to big projects is much more efficient than spreading it thinly across multiple smaller ones.

Date reviewed: Aug 30, 2006 6:57 PM

Nickname: anardelli

Review: I think this goes beyond being good or evil and traditional CSR, but is about being innovative in terms of business modelling and integrating impact with profit. <a href="http://thepurplebubble.blogspot.com/2006/08/why-google-is-innovative-and-has.html">If anyones interested this is an article on Google's investment in India</a>.

Date reviewed: Aug 30, 2006 5:54 PM

Nickname: Gumjo

Review: A kind act from a large corporation, or just another publicity promotion? I'm leaning towards the latter. After all many companies have observed the potential for massive growth in India. Regardless of the motive, Microsoft could learn a thing or two from Google.

Date reviewed: Aug 30, 2006 4:51 PM