Education

Kalpit Veerwal, who scored a perfect 360/360 in JEE Main, reveals his preparation tips, focused mindset, and disciplined path to success that helped him top India’s toughest exam.

Taking inspiration from Maharshi Karve, Babasaheb Keshav Narayanrao Deshmukh set up the Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), to start the first-ever residential school in Sagroli, Maharashtra committed to empowering girls through education.

Beula Gabriel transformed the lives of hundreds of underprivileged students at St Joseph’s Secondary School which she started in 1993.

In Bihar’s brick kilns, where childhoods are often traded for labour, Anshu Jaiswal is rewriting destinies through Akshar Learning Centres. His Neev Ki Eent Foundation is turning bricks into books and giving children a chance at dignity and dreams.

At IIT Madras, attending class can mean slowing down for deer on the road. Built within a living forest, the campus offers a rare look at how education and wildlife share space every day.

From walking barefoot to school to unlocking Rs 5 crore in scholarships, K Narayana Naik’s lifelong mission is changing the future of rural students in Karnataka.

In a small village in Karnataka, students are being taught by Shiksha — a humanoid robot built by a young teacher who refused to accept outdated learning methods.

In rural Maharashtra, S for Schools is turning classrooms into mobile libraries, giving first-generation learners colourful books and the confidence to dream.

In Tonk, Rajasthan, an AI-led programme is helping students beat math fear and boost exam scores. IAS officer Saumya Jha’s ‘Padhai with AI’ now runs in 350+ schools.

Sai Manogna Guthikonda, a 17-year-old JEE Main topper, achieved a 100 percentile, backed by her family’s unwavering support and guidance. Her mother, Padmaja, emphasises discipline, a balanced routine, and children’s mental well-being — without exerting excessive pressure. Here’s what parents can learn to help their children succeed.