This Summit Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide in Public Schools Using Tech
This article has been sponsored by Muskaan Dreams. Amol Namdev Ghorpade (11) would find a new reason to skip school every day. But on days he couldn’t manage an excuse, he’d spend his time daydreaming in the classroom. A Class 6 student of Nashik’s Zilla Parishad Primary School, Amol dearly wished for school to become […]
This Republic Day, Change a Child’s Future By Donating Just Rs 500
Life isn’t easy for Vikas (name changed) a Class 2 student of the Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra’s Aaregaon village. His father, a farm labourer, earns an average of Rs 150 a day, a meagre amount that is channelled towards the upkeep of the home, grocery needs, rations, and medical expenses. Academic expenses do not […]
This School’s Features Let Students Navigate Through Smell, Touch & Sound
Picture this — a school specifically designed to cater to the needs of those with visual disabilities. And bringing this to fruition is a school in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, setting the bar high for its inclusive architectural design. With its unique construction and thoughtful design, the school empowers children to rely on their other senses to […]
8 Best Books On Disability That Tackle Myths & Stigma
Diving into the world of books is every bibliophile’s favourite hobby. It is astonishing how a handful of pages can make us feel so many things! And what’s more, they can also help us learn a host of new things to become a better person. Disability is a natural part of human diversity. However, seldom […]
This Brilliant Initiative Helps Blind Children Appreciate Art & Heritage
This article has been sponsored by Asian Paints A group of students stand in front of a seven-foot wall inside the prayer hall at the Rajasthan Netraheen Kalyan Sangh School in Jaipur. There is an undeniable enthusiasm among them as they discuss the artwork sprawled out on it. The room, which was once only a […]
ISRO Launches Free Online Course on Remote Sensing to Help Students
This free online course by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), sponsored by ISRO, is for students interested in learning about remote sensing technologies and their various applications. Read on to know eligibility criteria and course details. February 29, 2024 • 2 Min Read The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), an […]
Crores Lie Unclaimed in Demat A/Cs, How to Safeguard Your Savings?
Let’s face it. None of us can foresee what’s waiting around the bend. Ensuring your loved ones are safeguarded in case of any unforeseen circumstances is paramount. Yet, shockingly, many overlook a simple yet crucial step: adding nominations to all their investments, bank accounts, and insurance policies. It’s not merely about streamlining matters for your […]
‘Decided to Drop Out of IIT Exams, Until My Dad’s Words Changed My Life’
Do you have an incident that changed the course of your life? For Ganesh Balakrishnan, co-founder of Aurm, it was his IIT-JEE exam. As Balakrishnan writes in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), he had decided to drop out of his IIT entrance exam after he contracted chicken pox a month before the […]
IFS Officer Shares Tips on How to Read Books Efficiently for IIT, GATE, UPSC
Are you getting ready for exams like IIT, UPSC, or GATE? You might spend hours searching for the best subject books, but students often don’t realise that there’s another key factor that greatly influences your success. And that is ‘how to’ use and understand the book, which is just as crucial to retain the information. […]
How Can People With Disabilities Vote From Home in India
Kavya had just turned 19 and was excited. Not because she was older but because she would exercise her right to vote that year. However, on polling day, she visited the booth with her family and her excitement waned. The polling station was not accessible for a person with a disability. With stairs leading up […]