Lyndee Prickitt

Managing Director of @VillageSqIndia – when I’m not writing for Monocle or co-producing Newsy Pooloozi, The News Pod for Kids, with my 13-year-old.

[anand mahindra @anandmahindra]

Winning against the Chinese. In China.

At the Asian Relay Championships.

Srabani, Sudeshna, Sneha & Tamanna in the 4x100 relay.

Power. Speed. Grace. Commitment.

But above all, teamwork.

This clip has it all.

I’m watching it on loop.

More of this please. 🇮🇳

[Rahul Shivshankar @RShivshankar]

THE "MAUSI MA" OF ICONIC LODI GARDENS OF DELHI.
This is a true story and it is being told by Retd Captain Anil Singru:
"In short, the story is this. It is currently the breeding season for the Indian Grey Hornbill at Delhi. There are quite a few active nest sites that have been identified in Lodhi Garden, where Grey Hornbill chicks are growing inside tree cavities and being cared for by their parents. Then, quite unexpectedly, another character entered the story.
A lone female Oriental Pied Hornbill, much larger than the Grey Hornbills and a species not normally found in Delhi, appeared on the scene.
Nobody knows where she came from. One popular theory is that she may have escaped from captivity at some point in the past. She has no known mate and no family of her own.
Yet, for reasons nobody fully understands, she has become intensely interested in the Grey Hornbill nests.
What followed is quite an unusual story.
The Pied Hornbill, now affectionately nicknamed "Mausi Ma" by many observers, has repeatedly been feeding the Grey Hornbill chicks. At the same time, she aggressively chases away the actual Grey Hornbill parents from the nest area.

Every morning a fascinating drama unfolds at the nests now earmarked for a WWF led study. The legitimate parents try to reach their chicks, while the much larger foster "Mausi Ma" attempts to dominate the nest area and feed them herself.

The plot thickens further because the food being offered by the Pied Hornbill often differs from the diet normally associated with Grey Hornbills. The Greys typically bring figs, berries, insects and other small food items. The Pied Hornbill has been recorded bringing eggs, snails and occasionally other animal prey.

Nobody knows whether this difference is important, incidental, beneficial or harmful.

And then there is an even bigger question.

What happens when the chicks finally leave the nest?

Will the Pied Hornbill continue behaving like a foster parent?

Will the Grey parents take over completely?

Will there be conflict?

Or will something entirely unexpected happen?

There is very little scientific literature to guide us here. A somewhat similar case reported from Punjab ended rather grimly, with the Pied Hornbill eventually preying upon Grey Hornbill chicks that it had previously helped feed.

Whether the Lodhi Garden story would follow that path or take a completely different turn is something keeping the birding community on edge.

That is precisely why so many birders, photographers, volunteers and researchers are flocking to the Lodhi Gardens this summer.

[News18 @CNNnews18]

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The newsroom moves fast.. he moves it
Every number. Every call. Through him.
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[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

I'm really loving the new podcast series I'm doing for Village Square. This is the 3rd ep, so different to the others but equally fascinating - esp for anyone interested in education, pedagogy, immersive learning and basically just people who love to disrupt. Have a listen!

[Village Square @VillageSqIndia]

In episode three of our Village Square podcast series, Village Vibe, Director Lyndee Prickitt speaks with Abhishek Gupta, CEO and partner of NavGurukul, about reimagining higher education through alternative universities built for rural and marginalised women.

Discover how immersive campuses, women in STEM, skilled trades and rural AI innovation are creating new pathways beyond traditional degrees.

Click on the link to watch the full episode NOW ! 🔗 link in bio
https://t.co/uZ8eBL3YzX

(Studio space courtesy of Lighthouse Health Solutions)

@LyndeePrickitt

#educationreform #villagevibe #podcasts

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

@VillageSqIndia This was such an interesting conversation. I just love with this guy and his team are doing!!

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

Loved meeting Sahaj and hearing his funny trials and tribulations turning barren land into a chic, sustainable farm-stay near UNESCO World Heritage sites, Ellora and Ajantha. Have a listen!

[Village Square @VillageSqIndia]

In episode two of our Village Square podcast series, Village Vibe, Director Lyndee Prickitt speaks with Sahaj Sharma, co-owner of Dhyaana Farms, about his journey from land restoration to building a fine stay in rural Maharashtra.

Find out why his off-grid approach offers a new model for agri-tourism.

Watch the full episode NOW on our YouTube channel!

🔗Click on the link below
https://t.co/XUnBTgfLPU

@LyndeePrickitt

#agritourism #villagevibe #podcast

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

Farm-to-fork homestay gets chic at Dhyaana Farms near Ellora, Maharashtra | Gotta say, I really enjoyed doing this story - this is a special place for many reasons, just watch... https://t.co/W4nWDz1tzu via @VillageSqIndia

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

@DevaiahCC @RShivshankar @lYndEE Actually, it's my Instagram account that's @lyndee.india, X is @LyndeePrickitt - thanks!

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

@AbhiRaama22 @RShivshankar @lYndEE Aha, he's listed my Instagram handle in his post, on X it's @lyndee.prickitt - thanks!

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

So, gulp, I'm taking over Village Square - diving deeper into the heart of India. I get so tired of rural India being cast negatively when it's where the most interesting and endearing Indians are, nevermind the best food, stunning views and heritage. https://t.co/PxA1E7Ohi2

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

Wahoo! Newsy Pooloozi - The News Pod for Kids is still at - giving kids wacky, world news - and still being recognized for doing so, yaaay!!! Thank you #millionpodcasts

[Million Podcasts @MillionPodcasts]

🎧 Top 100 Kids Podcasts of 2025! 🎧

🔗 Full list here: https://t.co/hP64YI17ia

For PR pros, kids' content creators, & education marketers looking to engage young audiences 📚👧🧒

🎧 Why use this list?
✅ Direct access to top kids podcast hosts & producers 🎙️🎨
✅ Save hours of research—contacts all in one place ⏳⚡
✅ Perfect for PR outreach, book promos & educational campaigns 📢📘

📢 Big shoutout to these top kids podcast creators! 👇
@itsdansimpson @forcreepykids @storyberries @lingokids @thespacegal @mrs_honeybeee @comedyclub4kids @Talesfromthedr1 @emilydragonfly @storiesforwond1 @aprileightmusic @planetstorytime @bfmtv @kesavanbhargav @byuradio @newsypooloozi @lyndeeprickitt @bigheartworld @bexlindsay @wonderymedia @radioclassique @3abnaustralia @stefsvoice @tchradio @asagauen @rellabbooks @dlfkultur @ccobbnow @radiocheriefm @thehorridhenry @lizziewaterwor1 @ceciliadorai @mtamera @checkpointmzine @kidsstoppress @wingtsununivers @887thebridge

🎙 For PR professionals & educational brands—this is your go-to podcast list for young listeners! ��🎒

[Feedspot Trending Podcasts @feedspotblogs]

Congrats @lyndeeprickitt Your podcast has been selected as one of the Top 50 Best Podcasts for Kids in 2025 on the web by @_feedspot https://t.co/cXbDowZUhE

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

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[Transforming Rural India Foundation @TRIFoundation]

🎥✨ Episode 3 of 3D Development Design Digest is live!

🌾💪 In this episode we highlight powerful role rural women play in communities with Seema Bhaskaran who shares her experiences and insights on empowering women in rural communities.

Join us for an inspiring conversation on how women are key drivers of rural transformation and sustainable development!

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://t.co/bWSyhzRwO3

🔔 Don’t miss out on more insightful talks dropping every Wednesday!

#RuralWomen #WomenEmpowerment #DevelopmentDesign #RuralIndia #TransformRuralIndia #TRI @LyndeePrickitt

[Transforming Rural India Foundation @TRIFoundation]

What will it take to make sure that everyone is a part of India's Growth Story?

Rural India is the key. 🌱💡

We are thrilled to launch our new series - 3D Development Design Digest as we explore expert insights, innovative solutions, and groundbreaking ideas to tackle poverty, inequality, and stalled growth in rural India. 🚜✨

🎥 New episode is up
https://t.co/cVnxo0y3K3

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your fresh 3D take on transforming rural India.📈

#RegenerativeDevelopment #DevelopmentDesign #TrillionDollarEconomy #Growth #TransformRuralIndia #TRI #PublicPolicy #Governance

[Transforming Rural India Foundation @TRIFoundation]

When it comes to government and governance, who better to have a discussion than experienced IAS officers who have made an impact on the ground!

For episode 2 of 3D Development Design Digest, we speak to Rashmi Shukla Sharma, former IAS officer, in a riveting conversation on local governance. Don’t miss this interesting discussion!

New episode drops every Wednesday.

So head to our YouTube channel and subscribe to get access to our 3D: Development Design Digest video series:
https://t.co/dDDiIzcwmh

#DevelopmentDesign #RuralIndia #TrillionDollarEconomy #Growth #TransformRuralIndia #TRI

[Transforming Rural India Foundation @TRIFoundation]

Episode 2 of 3D Development Design Digest is now live! 🎥✨

In this episode, we explore local governance with Rashmi Shukla Sharma, former IAS officer, who shares her insights from years of impactful work in government. 🏛💡

Hear Rashmi Shukla Sharma’s take on strengthening governance at the grassroots level! 🌍💪

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://t.co/rrBl1fFZU5

🔔 Stay tuned for more engaging discussions dropping every fortnight!

#LocalGovernance #DevelopmentDesign #RuralIndia #TransformRuralIndia #TRI #Leadership #Growth #YouTube #YouTubeSeries #DevelopmentDesignDigest

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

@USAndMumbai @TRIFoundation @iimraipur We were so happy he could be part of this fourth edition of the #IndiaRuralColloquy! And many locals were delighted by his recognition of India's big advances in getting tech (apps/data/services/support) to rural people. Shukriya

[Transforming Rural India Foundation @TRIFoundation]

⌛️ THE WAIT IS OVER! 🇮🇳 The India Rural Colloquy 2024 has officially begun!

📅 August 1-8
📍 Bhopal, Delhi, Lucknow, Raipur, Ranchi
Register now! 🌐 https://t.co/yedd70Wybf

#IndiaRuralColloquy2024 #IndiaRuralColloquy #TransformRuralIndia #PublicPolicy #RuralRenaissance

[Lyndee Prickitt @LyndeePrickitt]

@TRIFoundation @mopr_goi This is fab!