Tag: success

Education as gatekeeping

Chintan Girish Modi
Vishal Vasanthakumar’s The Smart and the Dumb uncovers the politics of education in India, arguing that instead of being a social leveller, it often widens inequalities. Here’s a review of the book by Chintan Girish Modi.

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The Cinderella Syndrome

Neerja Singh
Are you or someone you know, waiting for life to magically change, like in a fairy tale? Neerja Singh explores “Cinderella Syndrome,” a psychological condition that causes people to wait for outside validation or a quick fix to their problems. She shares examples from media, hustle culture, and relationship expectations, and writes about how this mindset can harm our happiness and success.

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Maryam, the mathematician

Mamata Pandya
Mamata Pandya writes about the mathematical genius Maryam Mirzakhani and the extraordinary journey she took from a childhood in war-torn Iran to winning the prestigious Fields Medal.

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