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Ritanjali Hastir “Laws and principles are not for the times when there is no temptation: they are for such moments as this, when body and soul rise in mutiny against their rigour... If at my convenience I might break them, what would be their worth?” The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in...
Fuel conservation, biomass energy, ecosystem, pollution, biodegradable waste, among others were BIG words. Once, only used by ministries and government departments, in files and flyers, until the last two decades. But, suddenly the last decade saw them incessantly knocking the doors of our education system, entering our classrooms, stepping into our homes and thus touching our lives at every...
Sonia Dogra In an age and time when schools in the country are abundant and continue to grow in numbers, a relatively old custom is fast becoming popular. Homeschooling, which is also popular as home education is the process of educating children inside the home. It is usually conducted by a parent or tutor. In many developed countries such as...
Vishal Bhatia Application of High School Maths and Careers in the Domain of Actuarial Sciences This article discusses the importance of doing Maths in Classes 11 and 12 and how it can help with in a career in Actuarial Sciences – Actuaries is a growing field in India and globally. It is basically the application of Maths and Statistics we learn...
Bimla Thakur, Social Activist Despite facing several problems in her personal life, Bimla didn't loose heart. Instead she looked at those people whose condition was worse than her and then she put all her energy and attention in helping them. she narrates an incidence when few years ago she came across a Muslim lady who married a Hindu man. She...
Sharmila Adhikari Spring time! Flowers bow and bob up and down in the generous and condescending breeze. The gardener is walking within — proud, confident and loving. This perfect picture frame could have bordered pedagogy and its nuances even a decade ago. Today pedagogy is walking up the cobbled streets, sometimes getting ankles twisted …. And the ‘ouch!’ resonates. A tsunami...
Charu Vaid To coach is to focus on very specific tasks and end goals, without the objective of a well-rounded development. With that sentiment in mind, let’s embark on a thought provoking critique of whether coaching really is enough, and what primarily are the pros and cons of achieving of success via this format of learning. Let’s also look at...
Ritanjali Hastir “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth” — a saying that not only inspires many but also seems to have been framed keeping in mind the bubbly and dynamic team of young women living in Shimla. Currently running a small venture by the name Buns & Barrels, Anji, Bhavika and Neetika are proving that...
Namita Lal, Director-Principal, North Oak Public School, Sanjauli, Shimla How do you define yourself–It is certainly difficult to define oneself but I think I am a sincere, hardworking and a compassionate person. Have you discovered yourself–Many situations arise in life and everytime you respond differently and realize that there are so many facets to your personality of...
Sonia Dogra It wasn’t long ago, that as a child, I loved to move my fingers on my father’s typewriter. This mechanical equipment lured me enough and tickled my inquisitive mind. Cut to the twenty first century. Nobody, yes nobody, loses sleep over a typewriter anymore. But I do struggle to manage my seven-year old’s fixation for digital notebooks, IPads,...
Jyoti Rana (HAS), Assistant Commissioner Shimla / additional charge as CEO cum Secretary, Workers Welfare Board, HP How do you define yourself – An inquisitive soul in pursuit of following the wonders of life! Have you discovered yourself – The quest is on. How do you balance work and life – Work is a part of...
Priyanka Sood, Class X, DPS, R K Puram, New Delhi Noted filmmaker, Shoojit Sircar recently made a case for banning Kid’s Reality Shows as they were corrupting children’s innocence and destroying them psychologically; parents are equally to be blamed for pushing children to such competitive levels at a tender age. Reports of children’s emotional breakdowns have been rampant. All for...