TIMES OF INDIA - JULY 9, 2011
Jaya Prada arrives at the 'Colours of Hope' exhibition; a two-day exhibition showcasing the art works of Tihar Jail inmates along with upcoming artists at Rajghat, Delhi.

THE MILLI GAZETTE - AUG 03, 2011
Colours of Hope, a two-day exhibition showcasing the art works of Tihar Jail inmates, opened on July 8 at Gandhi Darshan. It was, in the words of organiser Siddhartha Vashishta Charitable Trust (SVCT), ``a projection of paintings reflecting their inner beauty expressing one thing - all men are inherently good``.

THE MILLI GAZETTE - AUG 03, 2011
Colours of Hope, a two-day exhibition showcasing the art works of Tihar Jail inmates, opened on July 8 at Gandhi Darshan. It was, in the words of organiser Siddhartha Vashishta Charitable Trust (SVCT), ``a projection of paintings reflecting their inner beauty expressing one thing - all men are inherently good``.

NEWS24ONLINE - DEC 25, 2011
PressChandigarh: Siddhartha Vashishta alias Manu Sharma, serving life term in Tihar jail for killing ramp model Jessica Lall in 1999, has donated Rs 50 lakh for the poor and handicapped, a church priest said here today. ``Manu Sharma made a generous donation ...

TIMES OF INDIA - SEP 21, 2011
Manu Sharma's name usually evokes feeling of anger and hatred, but not many know that the man, who is serving life imprisonment in the Jessica Lal murder case, runs a charitable trust by the name Siddhartha Vashishta Charitable Trust (SVCT). Managed by his mother Shakti Rani Sharma and brother Kartik Sharma, the trust is dedicated to noble causes like child education, cancer awareness, re-employment of prisoners, etc.

INDIAN EXPRESS - DEC 25, 2011
PressSiddhartha Vashishta alias Manu Sharma, serving life term in Tihar jail for killing ramp model Jessica Lall in 1999, has donated Rs 50 lakh for the poor and handicapped, a church priest said here on Sunday. ``Manu Sharma made a generous donation of Rs ...

THE SUNDAY GUARDIAN - SEP 28, 2013
The Delhi High Court has appreciated the work done by Siddhartha Vashishta Charitable Trust (SVCT), an NGO run by Manu Sharma, for facilitating the rehabilitation of the children of jail inmates. The court has specifically praised the organisation for ensuring the proper care of three minor girls of a Tihar jail inmate, Ramher.

INDIAN EXPRESS - JUL 09, 2011
The SVCT is named after Siddhartha Vashishta, better known as Manu Sharma, presently serving a life sentence for the murder in 1999 of model Jessica Lall.

DELHI TIMES
A two-day exhibition of paintings that gives a glimpse into the artistic streak of Tihar Jail inmates, will be showcased at the Satyagraha Hall, Gandhi Darshan, tomorrow and day after

THE TRIBUNE - JULY 8, 2011
Colours of Hope``, a painting exhibition of Tihar Jail inmates and other painters, was organised today at Gandhi Darshan by the Siddhartha Vashishta Charitable Trust that gives the artists a platform for expression, creativity and means of receiving income for the prisoners' families.

INDIAN EDUCATION DAIRY.COM - JULY 09, 2011
A unique exhibition of paintings by convicts at Tihar Jail went on display at Satyagraha Hall, Gandhi Darshan today. The painting exhibition by Sidharth Vashisht Charitable Trust (SVCT), while giving an expression to the innate feelings of convicts, has been organized to create awareness on the challenges faced by the wives and children of convicts.