Keep calm and dream big

Yukti Lao
Yukti Lao manages the chaos of teaching through a simple mantra: “keep calm and dream big”. She writes that staying calm helps her manage stress and make clear decisions, while dreaming big pushes her to aim higher and explore new possibilities.

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Keep calm and bloom

Dharti Vaibhav
Did you know that simple practices inspired by Kabir’s wisdom can help maintain serenity and focus? Dharti Vaibhav explains.

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Keep calm and freeze

Sinny Mole
Staying calm is crucial in the face of fear. Sinny Mole writes that we mustn’t get aggressive during life’s tricky situations, but learn to “keep calm and freeze.”

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Putting anxiety to rest

Gita Nambiar
Children with learning difficulties often struggle with basic skills like reading, writing, and math, leading to anxiety and a decline in overall performance. Gita Nambiar delves into the various ways these challenges manifest in the classroom and emphasizes the critical role teachers play in alleviating children’s anxiety and boosting their self-esteem.

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Finding peace by living naturally

Meenakshi Umesh
Is our modern lifestyle doing more harm than good? Meenakshi Umesh explores the troubling consequences of globalization, our education system’s impact on the environment, and how Gandhi’s vision of Nai Talim – integrating heart, head, and hands – offers a path toward sustainable living.

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What we can learn from the children

Vimala Nandakumar
The Shaktii Girl’s Education Trust started as a small after-school program for underprivileged girls in Navi Mumbai, and in ten years, it has transformed countless lives. Chairperson of the Trust, Nandakumar shares stories of how the shy and timid girls have grown into confident individuals ready to take on the world.

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Keep calm and click refresh

Anuja Venkatraman
Mindfulness, reflection, and creative hobbies can help manage expectations and find clarity. Journaling, for example, is an effective technique to “keep calm,” writes Anuja Venkatraman.

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