Traditional education systems, which emphasize rote memorization of theoretical knowledge, fall short in equipping students for real-world challenges. To bridge this gap, there is a growing emphasis on developing policies that prioritize life skills, creativity, and innovation says Lina Ashar, Founder, Poweredby Dreamtime Learning   The educational landscape is at a pivotal stage of transformation and evolution. As we enter …

By Shammi Manik, CEO of New Saraswati House For a culturally diverse country like India, there is a growing need for high quality education material in various regional languages to ensure that education becomes more inclusive and in turn create equitable learning opportunities for all students. Apart from these, cultural sensitivity in education ensures enhanced credibility, increased accessibility, a broader audience reach, …

By Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and education isn’t simply a distant prospect; it’s a reality.  As we stand on the brink of this educational revolution, educators, students, and parents must try to grasp the potential of AI as a classroom collaborator and enrich the educational futures for all students. Imagine a world where students …

Dr. Bipin Sony, Assistant Professor, Vidyashilp University The trinity of smartphone, affordable internet and EdTech platforms has fundamentally altered the academic landscape. For teachers who received most of their training in pre-digital or early digital era, it can often be challenging to engage with students who are tech-savvy and seeking quick information. The conventional role of the teacher as the …

By Mahika Shishodia, Head of Social Impact-Education, Lodha Societal norms, limited access to quality education, and fewer opportunities often create barriers for women, especially those from marginalized backgrounds. Challenges persist in empowering women to achieve stable professional growth, both in hyperlocal (neighborhood) and urban markets. A holistic approach to education that emphasizes both academic and personal development and relies on …

Autar Nehru Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who made superhit films like 3 Idiots and 12th Fail, by now must have developed more understanding about the pitfalls of country’s education system than most of PhD scholars from their own immersion. He could pull off blockbusters on its success stories and a hope despite it being so regimental, inadequate, far away from …