Our concept of social responsibility

I have already mentioned our inexplicable dependence on money. But see how adversely dependent we are. When ever there is a calamity, we always hear of NGO's asking for donations, either cash or kind. Most of us write a cheque, sleep peacefully. Wake up only when the scam breaks out and rue the fact that the money never reached the intended recipients.

Is this the only way of offering help?


Look at this photo.

Brad Pitt building houses for the poor in India.


How many of us can 'afford' to do the same?