Education

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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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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EdTech Insights: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities from Project Handsfree

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In 2006, I started my first EdTech initiative, Project Handsfree for Teachers. My goal was ambitious yet simple: to revolutionize the way teachers approached remedial and advanced learning. The idea was to take these sessions out of the traditional classroom and into a computer lab where students could engage in online study. This would free

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Clean Washrooms: The Unsung Curriculum of Good Schools

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Ah, schools—the hallowed grounds where minds blossom, friendships flourish, and futures are forged. But beneath the façade of academic glory often lurks a neglected underbelly: the washroom. Yes, the unsung—and usually unseen—hero of any great institution. Imagine stepping into a school that screams excellence in its hallways but whispers negligence in its washrooms. It’s like

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Tales of Educational Leadership and the Unseen Heroes

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As I stood in front of a room full of eager educators during a recent workshop of Leadership, little did I know that I was about to witness a remarkable contrast in leadership styles that would leave a lasting impression on me. The tale of two educational leaders—one who embodied the essence of effective communication

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Independent Schools: Balancing Big Dreams and Minimal Resources

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Independent schools are the unsung heroes in the vibrant chaos of India’s educational landscape. Nestled in bustling cities, sleepy towns, and the remotest corners, these schools strive to provide quality education despite being perpetually stretched for resources. They wear many hats: fulfilling affiliation requirements, running the day-to-day grind, and trying to deliver an enriching experience

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