Education

🌿 Nurturing Minds, Nurturing the Earth – A World Environment Day Reflection

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As birdsong dances through the morning air and trees sway gently in rhythm with the breeze, we’re reminded that the environment isn’t just something “out there”—it’s something we create every single day. Not just with bricks and buildings, but with the thoughts we nurture, the choices we make, and the consciousness we cultivate. On this […]

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Nurturing Strengths: A Math Teacher’s Take on True Success

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As a math teacher with years of experience, I’ve taught hundreds of students. Not all aced my subject — and not all struggled either. Some were naturally inclined towards numbers, while others brought brilliance to fields beyond the classroom. This blog is inspired by two students who left a mark on me: Naina and Saurabh.

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Shadow Teachers and the Future of Inclusive Education in India

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In today’s rapidly evolving world — shaped by AI, increasing academic pressures, and a growing recognition of neurodiversity — a silent revolution is taking place in Indian classrooms. The role of the shadow teacher, once obscure, is now gaining visibility as a vital part of modern education. What is a Shadow Teacher? A shadow teacher

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The Chalk and the Citation: A Tale of Two Heroes

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In the halls of academia, who truly stands tall—The one who writes papers, or the one who answers the call? The researcher climbs, with grants in hand,Citations grow, applause is grand. While in a classroom down the lane,A teacher gives, with little gain.Hearts inspired, minds set free—Yet no spotlight, no victory. One is funded, praised,

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The Crisis of Government Schools: Why the Majority Choose Private Education

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India’s school education system is witnessing a silent shift—private schools now educate more than 50% of school-going children, even though government schools are meant to provide free education under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. According to the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE+) 2021-22, out of over 25 crore students in India, about

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Who Will Teach Our Children Tomorrow?

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A Wake-Up Call for India We say “teaching is the mother of all professions.”But like many mothers, teachers too are overworked, underappreciated, and forgotten. I’ve taught for 25 years. Twenty-five years of nurturing, guiding, staying up late to prepare lessons, waking up early to inspire young minds. In all this time, not once has a

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Beyond Grades: Cultivating Emotional Intelligence in Indian Classrooms

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“School education isn’t just about grades—it’s about raising kind, emotionally strong, and thoughtful humans. Life skills are learning. Miss that, and we miss the whole point.”​ The Alarming Rise in Student Suicides In 2022, India witnessed 13,044 student suicides, a figure that has remained distressingly consistent over the years. Between 2013 and 2022, student suicides

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Wings Without Roots: Rethinking Discipline in Modern Education

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“In the effort to give students wings to fly, have we forgotten to give them roots to grow?” It’s a question we need to ask — urgently and honestly. Step into a modern-day classroom, and you’ll see a teacher who’s no longer just teaching — they’re treading carefully. Every word is measured. Every correction comes

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NEP’s “Light But Tight” Vision: Time to Turn the Spotlight on Government Schools

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CBSE is going full throttle on NEP 2020. From competency-based learning to teacher training modules, the framework is tightening its grip—on paper at least. But here’s the kicker: it’s the private, self-financed schools that are scrambling to meet these expectations. Despite limited resources, these schools stretch themselves—checking boxes, organizing workshops, staging events, and hustling for

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The Growing Crisis of Student Suicides in Kota: A Wake-Up Call for Education Reform

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In a heart-wrenching turn of events, two students in Kota have tragically taken their lives in just 24 hours, bringing the total number of suicides in the city to six this month alone. With 17 suicides reported last year, the situation in Kota, a hub for coaching centers, is becoming increasingly alarming. These numbers paint

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