What Shapes Us

Lived experiences through the 5 Es: Endowment, Environment, Education, Effort, and Equality of OpportunityIn this series, Vidya speaks with thinkers, academicians, and ordinary people to uncover how the five Es intersect in personal and professional spheres, a framework she first articulated in a 2010 op-ed in MintEvery conversation moves beyond surface narratives, inviting guests to reflect on what shaped them, what held them back, and what propels individuals and societies forward.