Education

Too many schools focus on academic learning while ignoring other aspects of education that are equally important in a child’s development. Seetha Ananthasivan talks about a school in Bangalore that is attempting to make its students’ education more holistic and in-tune with the lessons from Mother Nature.

A mass movement is required to arrest the growing educational inequity and falling standards of education in India. Shaheen Mistri, CEO and founder-trustee, Teach For India, explains her vision for transforming the educational sector and helping the country achieve its true potential.

Syed Isaq is a 61-year-old illiterate daily-wage worker who has been running a free library for those in his community for several years now.

Meet Surya Sen Singh, a 31-year-old Mumbai resident who is working day and night to fulfil his duties towards his roots – his village in Uttar Pradesh. His mission? To make sure every child in rural UP gets the chance he/she deserves.

This National Day of the Girl Child, let’s get inspired by the possibilities visible in these pictures, challenge the stereotypes and mind-sets that keep girls out of school, and pledge to end gender disparity in education.

Students who attend government schools might be asked to evaluate their teachers in order to improve the quality of education

PRAYOG (Professionals Alliance for Youths Growth), an NGO based in Gopalganj district of Bihar is trying to give a high-tech edge to rural education by using informative, animated videos as teaching tools.

Sandip Akde, son of a security guard from Pune, has cleared the CA exam in his first attempt. He has become an inspiration for many!

Aditi Gupta is the co-founder of Menstrupedia: a fun and engaging period guide for girls! Aimed at eradicating the taboo around menstruation in India, Menstrupedia is reaching out to the masses in different formats including a website and blog, printed and digital comic books as well as on-ground workshops.

Growing up in Mumbai’s urban slums can be a tough challenge even under the best circumstances. Shashikant Jaiswal has faced severe hardships, but he’s struggled on, and is now a shining inspiration for other members of his community.