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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? […]

“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

“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,

Education is the foundation of progress, yet many government schools and institutions are falling short of their potential. With outdated infrastructure, unethical practices, and a focus on rote learning, these institutions inadvertently contribute to unemployment. The time has come to shift the narrative and reimagine education—not as a mere pathway to jobs but as a

Ditch the haloes and sharpen your fins, founders – the startup tango requires both saintly grace and sharkish smarts to navigate the messy grey for success. So, you wanna be an entrepreneur? Buckle up, buttercup, because the ride ain’t for the faint of heart. They say there are two kinds of people in this game:

Embarking on the latest leg of our journey with Pico Entrepreneurship, I found myself brimming with excitement as we ventured into Sadarpur, Noida, in collaboration with SEWA International. This wasn’t our first rodeo; SEWA already boasts a thriving Women Entrepreneurship Development center in the suburbs, where we’ve been nurturing the seeds of entrepreneurship among underprivileged