8 Initiatives Giving Underprivileged Kids a Chance at Education
In a corner of Mumbai, a 10-year-old boy Dev is attempting his first story in English. Naturally, the first-generation learner is befuddled with questions — What is the difference between ‘your’ and ‘you’re’?; What makes for a good introduction?; and What makes for a compelling conclusion? Dev knows he won’t find the answers to these […]
9 Education Pioneers in India: Honouring Teachers’ Day Heroes
Everyone reminisces about their school days. More often than not, it is about that one teacher who improved their lives and whose impact transcended the classroom walls. Whether they made you stronger, gave you a stage to showcase your talents, or believed in you when no one else did, they left a dent in your […]
3 Friends Empower Bengaluru Govt School
Until Class 3, Pavan Kalyan’s life was quite ordinary. That year, however, everything changed. The boy who once dreaded school began to look forward to it. He discovered that math wasn’t as complicated as he had thought. Most importantly, he started dreaming of a bright future for himself. This transformation came thanks to the adoption […]
Here’s a Topper’s Guide To Make the Most of It
In a significant update for JEE Advanced aspirants, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced that, starting in 2025, students will be allowed to attempt the prestigious exam three times over three consecutive years. This marks a vital change from the earlier limit of two attempts in two consecutive years, which had been […]
This Teen’s Platform Is Helping Students Gain Future-Proof Skills for Free!
While developing an app for senior citizens a couple of years back, Aryan Nangia, a Class 12 student at Pathways School, Gurugram, hit a roadblock. “I noticed that many of my friends and peers had great ideas for things they wanted to build, but they struggled with turning those ideas into reality. They found it […]
Building Libraries and Fostering Love for Reading: The Story of SABIA
In a world where imagination knows no bounds, every child deserves the chance to embark on countless adventures, simply by turning the pages of a book. But not all are as fortunate. According to the Annual Status of Education Report, 40% of students enrolled in both public and private schools do not have access to […]
How This Kolkata School Is Teaching Kids To Save the Planet
“We are surrounded by pollution, and it’s up to us to take action and protect our environment before it’s too late,” says 17-year-old Swastika Ghorai, a Class 11 student at Narayanpur High School. Her words embody the remarkable transformation at the school, once detached from biological concerns, but now a model of sustainability. Nestled in […]
Mastering Olympiad Exams: Essential Tips for Success
I. Understanding Olympiad Exams A. Overview of Olympiad Exams B. Exam Structure and Format C. Benefits of Participating in Olympiad Exams II. Building a Strong Study Plan A. Setting Clear Goals B. Creating a Study Schedule C. Selecting Appropriate Resources III. Effective Study Techniques A. Active Learning Strategies B. Practice and Revision Methods C. Utilizing […]
The Woman Who Built ‘Teach For India’ & Impacted Millions
“What do you want to grow up to be?” During my time as a volunteer at Teach For India, earlier this year, I posed the question to my class of 13-year-old boys in a public school in Delhi’s Chhatarpur. The next hour was filled with the noise of 15 pens putting ideas to ink. It […]
What Homeschooling for 5 Years Taught Me
“How much of what you studied in school do you put to use in life?” Hyderabad-based Vaishnavi Anantha (17) asks me. She takes my silence as a cue to go on. “I would spend eight hours a day in school, but even then, it didn’t feel like I had learnt much.” On most days, the […]