There is a universal agreement that moral, social, and spiritual values must form a part of today’s school curriculum. But mere textbook declarations, without any practical implementation, would not take us very far. Festive celebrations in schools can be a way to introduce students to the virtues of sensitivity and...Read More
Traditional Economics has shaped most of our existing policies and financial models. Our development frameworks were made when resources were in abundance and environmental issues were not as perennial. However, to be tenable, our yardstick for international development needs to go beyond exponential GDP growth. It can no longer be...Read More
A ‘gap year’ has emerged as a lucrative option among school students before they take on the next phase of their life, whether it’s college or work. More than a trend, it can be a purposeful break to explore one’s areas of interest or pick up new skills. But let’s...Read More
I have a half-open laptop on the right side of my table, a baby in my lap, a notepad, and sticky notes mingled with teething toys. Work calls on Google Meet while attending to the calls of my little daughter. Breaks between work converted to feeding sessions as I shifted...Read More
We all like rewards, don’t we? Growing up, we got rewarded for our good behaviour, school performance, etc. We were always elated when our teachers left those stars and smiley faces, inked in red. It seems like those stars have come out of the notebooks and reached our screens, modified...Read More