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…
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…