Inclusion Isn’t a Speech: How IP University’s Orphan Quota is Changing Lives from 2025–26
“IP University’s new orphan quota from 2025–26 offers reserved seats, full fee waivers & support—making higher education truly inclusive.
“Thailand’s Workforce Reforms: A Wake-Up Call for India’s Edupreneurs?”
In a world scrambling to redefine work and education in the post-pandemic, AI-fuelled era, Thailand has just taken a bold step—and it’s time we in India take notice. Recently, Thailand’s Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit unveiled a five-point workforce strategy aimed at empowering youth, equipping workers with AI skills, and safeguarding informal labour. On the surface,
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Saudi Arabia’s “Schools Without Walls” — A Bold Step Toward Community-Based Learning
When I First Heard It, I Thought of Illich. When the news broke that Saudi Arabia is building 166 “schools without walls”, I paused. As an educator who has spent years questioning the limits of traditional schooling, my mind immediately went to Ivan Illich’s provocative book, Deschooling Society. Could this be the moment Illich envisioned?
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The Day Someone Said My Name: Why Mentors Teach but Sponsors Transform
“Everyone wanted to teach me.Only a few dared to bet on me.” That line has lived in my heart for years. I once believed I was surrounded by everything I needed to succeed—smart people, wise advice, overflowing support. I had mentors who shared feedback, sent articles, offered coaching, and told me how to improve. They
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The Power of Saying No: Building Emotional Strength in Children
“No” is a small word. But when whispered with love, it echoes for a lifetime. A young child walks out of a store between two parents. One parent holds a chocolate bar. The other, something invisible but far more powerful—a moment. Both love their child fiercely. Both want the best.But their choices, though equally well-intentioned,
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What If We Taught Our Kids to Start a Business Before They Learn to Write a Résumé?
Here’s a thought that might shake you: By the time we tell kids to “think like an entrepreneur”… they’ve already been trained to play it safe. Now pause.What if entrepreneurship wasn’t just for MBA grads or 20-somethings in co-working cafés? 💥 What if it started in Class 6? 👇Let me tell you about a student
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Creating an Evolving Curriculum: A Practical Framework for Student Success
As educators, we often ask ourselves: How well does the curriculum meet the needs of all students? It’s a deceptively simple question, but the answer requires some serious thought and clear leadership. The truth is, the curriculum needs to evolve—like a well-oiled machine that adapts to its environment and keeps running smoothly. It’s not just
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Why Do Women Vent it Out in the Metro and Still Show Up at That Job Tomorrow?
A Letter to Every Woman Who’s Tired but Still Tries This morning, I saw her.Or maybe… I saw you. After months, I took the metro again during office hours. Among the packed crowd, my eyes met a woman trying not to cry — but the tears betrayed her.On the phone, she whispered: “I’m being tortured
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What We Teach vs. What They’ll Need: The Future Gap We Can’t Ignore
Let’s say you’re teaching a Grade 6 student today. She’s 11 years old, bright-eyed, and curious. She’ll finish school in the next 7 years. Then 4 years of graduation. Then, maybe, 2 more years of post-graduation. That’s a 13-year journey. And you’re not just teaching her for today—you’re shaping her for a world 13 years
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The Journey Bridged by NO!
(The hardest word in English isn’t supercalifragilisticexpialidocious — it’s just “NO”) I’ve taught Maths for over a two decade — linear equations, quadratic heartbreaks, geometry with sharp angles and sharper students.But the biggest calculation I ever did wasn’t on paper. It was figuring out how many favours I could give before my sanity turned into
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