Education

Sometimes, all it takes is one person’s determination to spark change in the most unexpected corners. In a small mountain village in Sikkim, Ashwani Thapa began a 30-day journey that would soon transform the lives of dozens of children.

In Kumbalgarh’s challenging terrain, distant schools make education difficult for young children. The Saajhi Shiksha Project bridges this gap by empowering communities with locally managed solutions. Using everyday materials like vegetables, clay, and utensils, it fosters sustainable, community-driven learning environments.

What happens when theatre becomes the language of learning? At RASA in Chennai and Bengaluru, Dr Ambika Kameshwar is helping 375 children with disabilities experience joyful, barrier-free education.

A hub for education, most of the officers hailing from Madhopatti have high-flying careers across space, atomic research, judicial services and banking.

After graduating with an engineering degree, a young woman from rural Karnataka faced a future with no job offers and just Rs 6,000 in household income. But a free 35-day training program changed everything—helping her build confidence, sharpen her skills, and land a ₹40,000/month job that transformed her family’s life.

In a conflict-hit village in Manipur, teenagers aged 13–17 are writing rock and soul-stirring songs that reflect their fears, dreams, and healing. Born in a remote school, The Friendship Band is helping them find their voice — and hold on to hope.

In Rajasthan’s Tonk district, an AI-led learning initiative is helping students overcome math anxiety and improve exam results. Launched by IAS officer Saumya Jha, the programme offers personalised, bilingual support and has boosted pass rates significantly.

During his term in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Dhir Jhingran spotted gaps in foundational literacy. Through the Language and Learning Foundation, he wants to ensure that every child can learn in a way they understand best.

Think becoming a pilot is only for the privileged few? Here’s a complete, step-by-step guide: from subjects in school and DGCA exams to flying hours, aviation schools, and costs, featuring expert insights from India’s youngest commercial pilot, Samaira Hullur.

The mud school is an endeavour by Bhopal-based NGO Muskaan that focuses its energies on informal urban settlements and villages, particularly de-notified tribes. It is crumbling. Help restore it.