Education

Just a week before he appeared for his Prelims, Saurabh Bhawania became a father. He did not miss his son’s vaccination and special moments nor did he compromise on his studies. Here’ how he cracked UPSC!

“I had just graduated from college when I started social work. At that time, it was very difficult to convince the society that a woman is an independent person,” says the Gandhian who has changed the lives of thousands of women for good. #Respect #RealLifeHeroine #ImpactThatMatters

Want to uplift underprivileged families but don’t know how? From basic banking facilities to free food, here are five government schemes that you can use to make a difference in their lives!

Building a culture is a slow process since it a human-centered interaction; so, to think that everybody will get it just because the process has been clearly defined as a written policy is an ambitious prospect.

The sustainable school also has a ‘rolly polly’ to convert waste into manure and a farm-cum-forest where each student gets to pluck vegetables. Furthermore, the school canteens have replaced all plastic cutlery with steel. India totally needs more schools like this!

"I was 12 when I began working in paper mills and workshops. I don't want any child to face such difficulties and give up on their dreams, so I do whatever I can to help." #Respect #RealLifeHero #ImpactThatMatters

"Why should the bad days pull you down? There’s no shame in struggling till you achieve your goal. In any case, I am a son of a labourer and I have learnt from them to work hard towards my goals," says Ramjal Meena, who has been studying while working nightshifts as a guard.

The non-degree course at IIT Gandhinagar is open to students from streams of Humanities, Engineering and Science.

The best part? The kids are not only earning money by selling the organic veggies and compost to the Midday Meal authorities, they are also changing their eating habits to healthier ones!

Struggling to meet ends, Jodharam Patel’s father gave him an ultimatum—either score above 70 per cent in boards to secure a stable job or move to Mumbai and work as a labourer. Here’s how he wrote his own fate.