Category: January 2025

‘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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Fostering an ecological consciousness

Aruna Sankaranarayanan
A shift from traditional schooling to ecological learning can nurture compassion, cooperation, and sustainability in children. Aruna Sankaranarayanan writes that this is important to empower the next generation to build a sustainable and equitable future.

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A walk in the garden

Nandini Dholepat
From “living fossil” plants to towering ferns of the Jurassic era, the Backyard Discovery group visits the botanical garden to learn how history and science blend.

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Letting go of the reins

Neeraja Raghavan
According to Neeraja Raghavan, shifting from a top-down model to a teacher-driven approach, fosters teachers’ ownership and reflection in professional development.

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The lonely whiz kid

Anuradha C
Arjun is a 11-year-old genius who dazzles adults with his intellect but struggles to navigate childhood friendships. Can the digital world ever replace the warmth of real connections? Anuradha C answers.

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The conflict tapestry

Kalpana Sharma
What do schools and orchestras have in common? Both thrive on harmony, collaboration, and understanding. Read Kalpana Sharma’s piece on how schools can teach us to listen and resolve conflicts meaningfully.

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