The Lifelong Learner: Bridging the Gap

Ramya Sriram
The Lifelong Learner is a monthly comic strip that illustrates how continuous learning is embedded in the human experience. The strip emphasizes that learning is not confined to just school: we learn from nature, relationships, conversations, listening, making mistakes, trying new things, and reflection. And of course, learning isn’t a one-way street, it’s a dynamic exchange between teacher and student, adult and child.

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Books and beyond

For people who love books and reading, this is a happy time of year, being the season of literary festivals and book fairs in many parts of the country. While book fairs allow many small and regional language publishers to showcase their catalogues, literary festivals provide a forum for both seasoned and new authors to interact with audiences.

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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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