Education

Birdev grew up following grazing routes and daily responsibilities in rural Maharashtra. Years later, that same discipline carried him into the IPS. This story traces the long, patient journey between the two.

Sudarshan Nikam grew up waking before sunrise to help his parents sell vegetables in a small Maharashtra village. Years later, those early mornings, family sacrifices, and long hours of study shaped his path towards becoming a Chartered Accountant in Mumbai. This is his story.

Tucked away in Kodaikanal’s misty hills, Sholai School shows what education can become when fear, ranks and pressure are replaced with freedom, sustainability and real-life learning.

From Pune, a man is changing the futures of students from humble backgrounds. Through The Power of One Educational Trust, he provides not just financial support, but mentorship and guidance, helping academically talented students pursue their dreams.

A playful world of puzzles, patterns, and curiosity, Ramanujan Math Park is showing India that maths isn’t just a subject but a living, breathing experience where children discover, question, and fall in love with learning all over again.

We look back at the past year to celebrate the changemakers who’ve transformed lives with their dedication. Here, we spotlight 10 educators from across India who have reimagined learning, inspiring young minds to dream big and break barriers beyond the classroom.

With just Rs 2 lakh and sheer ingenuity, a teacher in rural Karnataka built ‘Shiksha’ — a simple humanoid robot now helping children learn Kannada, English, and Maths across government schools.

In a school where most children had never touched a computer, a simple digital programme opened the door to coding, confidence and student leadership. What began in one Indore classroom now shapes learning in more than 3,700 schools across Madhya Pradesh.

A school that rocks with the wind, a community that refuses to give up, and a lake that tests them each day. The story of Loktak’s floating classroom is full of small surprises and quiet courage.

In a little Bengaluru village, children run a 5,000-book library that now brings 250 young readers together. They manage everything from lending to lessons, turning a simple room into a space where children learn, teach, and grow with the support of one another.