Life Skills

On National Education Day, we celebrate the legacy of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad by honouring those who are revolutionising education across India, breaking barriers & making learning accessible to all.

From money management, work ethics to failures, Vrunda Bansode shares how certain life skills can help a child think like an entrepreneur.

Getting children involved in household tasks not only takes some of the load off your plate but also teaches them valuable life lessons on responsibility, gender equality and empathy.

Training kids for over ten years, I have seen and met all kinds of kids, from shy and introverted to outspoken and confident. I feel that theatre is a proactive, engaging medium which encourages an introverted child to speak and others to express themselves positively.

“When I see children pledge not to burst crackers so that animals can be safe or care for at least one stray dog in their vicinity or even never to take a joyride on an elephant, my heart swells with delight that we have made a difference."

Sometimes it can make things better if we knock on a closed door and say, “You look sad. Maybe I can help. Would you like to talk about something?”

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 school was founded in 2016, by Ashita and Anish Nath, a couple from Lucknow, whose journey towards this phenomenal decision is even more unusual.

It is a myth that therapy is only for people suffering from serious mental health issues.

Instead of state-commissioned teachers, the new literacy drive will train the ‘preraks’ from these regions, who can take the learning to their own settlements and educate their community.