Nurturing Tomorrow’s India: Government School year 2009
In 2009, I seized every opportunity to visit nearby schools, experiences that not only rekindled my own childhood memories but also filled me with hope for India’s future. Many of these visits were in Madhya Pradesh, where my relatives teach and introduced me to incredible young talents. I learned of student’s and teacher’s trek up…
In recent days, two significant news stories have dominated headlines: the case of IAS officer Pooja Khedkar and the NEET exam paper leak. These incidents highlight critical issues within India’s education system, including the coaching factory and the pervasive influence of money in exams. During my teenage years, the primary hunger among students was for…
A few days ago, I wrote about Democracy and Education, highlighting how some politicians deliver fake news and encourage their followers to take matters into their own hands, ostensibly to “SAVE” the constitution. My concern goes beyond a simple blog post; want to addresses the pervasive failure to curb fake news by politicians seeking to…
In my opinion Democracy, as a form of governance, thrives on the active participation and informed decision-making of its citizens. The health of a democracy is directly linked to the quality of education its citizens receive. When democracy starts to falter, it often signals a deeper issue: a failure in the educational system. This connection…
In recent days, I’ve been overwhelmed with sadness and discomfort as I’ve come across news stories of aspiring young engineers and doctors taking their own lives. These tragic incidents are a direct result of the immense pressure associated with competitive entrance exams for engineering and medical colleges. The first heart-wrenching incident occurred on August 12th…
