Making friends with Gandhi, the environmentalist

Ananya Pathak and Vikash Sharma
At Shiksha Swaraj Centre, students practice hands-on skills like organic farming and carpentry that connect them to nature. Ananya Pathak writes about how Gandhi’s teachings on sustainable living inspire students to grow plants, craft tools, and develop a deeper environmental conscience.

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An exam day

Fathima Binsiya M
Confronting “Monday blues” while preparing to invigilate a fifth grade math exam, Fathima Binsiya remembers her own school days. A touching conversation with a student moves her to reflect on her role as a teacher.

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When perfection can be a problem

Priyanka Soman
When does hard work become harmful? Priyanka Soman writes about how perfectionism impacts students’ mental health and shares how teachers can help students value growth over perfection.

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‘Writing right’ in the age of generative AI

Jehoson Jiresh J
Writing in the age of generative AI is a blend of human insight, ethical awareness, and adept prompt engineering to produce thoughtful, unique content. Read J. Jehoson Jiresh’s piece on how this development is transforming the role of writers.

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Beyond memorization

Pooja Venkatesh Domnekar
According to Pooja Venkatesh, a shift from traditional teaching to experiential learning fosters deep curiosity, critical thinking, and hands-on discovery. She shares how students at Prayoga Institute responded to this shift.

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Enjoyable and engaging

Simran Luthra
Lights Out and Kolam Kanna by Vibha Batra highlight children’s agency in meaningful, heartwarming ways. Simran Luthra reviews these books as wonderful reads for kids as well as adults who appreciate the joys of a slower pace of life.

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