It was my first day. I entered the class and as expected, there were very few sitting in the corner. I never thought it would drop so drastically. Not a few weeks later, I was friends with some of them and had a really good conversation. I don’t know why I asked, but her answer made me think. I questioned. Not the society, but myself. I saw myself everywhere. Years ago when … [Read more...]
Here’s How Degrees Are Getting Women Married Instead Of Helping Them Get A Job!
Mr. Sharma is finding a groom for his daughter who recently graduated from a reputed Delhi University college. What matters the most is that she is tall, fair, and beautiful, and holds an undergraduate degree. What doesn’t matter is that she does not have a job and hence is not financially independent and will have to be dependent on her husband after she enters into the … [Read more...]
Blind People Are Not A Liability: On This White Cane Day, Let’s Look Where They Stand
On the occasion of White Cane Day on October 15, we have to address a serious issue today in India. There are over 16 million blind people and around 28 million visually impaired people in India. However only a few of them have been able to accessany help that they deserve from the authorities. There might be a fortunate few who are rich enough to invest more on their treatment … [Read more...]
The Changes Which Classroom Teaching Saw In The Past Decade – Education Has Been Redefined
Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. ― Margaret Mead Before I sat to write this article, I tried to analyse the years of my formal education, there were many fond memories that came rushing to my mind. School education during our years of formal education meant a perfectly chalked out syllabus, notebooks, lessons, blackboard, chalk, tests, projects etc. … [Read more...]
Ram – Present. Hari – Present. Chintu – Present. Mala – Absent. Seema – Absent. Why?
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ― Nelson Mandela Whenever we think of girl education in India, all we are reminded of are the discrepancies in statistics and the problems faced by girls. The month of March has a day which gives every woman across the globe to celebrate womanhood in a big way. Well I guess being a woman is a … [Read more...]
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