As we celebrate another Teachers’ Day 2025 in India, the moment calls not only for gratitude but also for reflection. Teachers in India today stand at a crucial crossroads—caught between the enduring weight of tradition and the pressing demands of transformation. Entrusted with nurturing over 250 million students across 1.5 million schools, teachers continue to hold immense power as shapers …
By Saleem Ahmed, Officiating Head, ESSCI The drone industry in India is no longer a futuristic dream—it’s taking off at an exhilarating pace. From delivering medicines in remote areas to inspecting bridges, monitoring crops, and capturing cinematic shots from the sky, drones are transforming the way we live, work, and think about technology. And here’s the most exciting part: you could be …
The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) based in Noida hosted the third edition of its flagship conference, Dialogues on Development Management (DoDM) 2025, to explore how Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs) can shape the country’s journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047. Held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, the day-long conference brought together more than …
The NCERT’s new Partition modules—one for Classes 6–8 and another for Classes 9–12—released on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day (Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas) this August 14, have ignited headlines and debate. By offering a more candid analysis of 1947, they mark a shift in how the tragedy of Partition is taught to schoolchildren. Predictably, the modules have become a political flashpoint. …
By Allan Andersen Experiential learning, a hands-on approach to acquiring knowledge, plays a pivotal role in shaping well-rounded individuals. This method emphasizes “learning by doing,” allowing students to apply theoretical concepts in real-world settings. As education evolves, experiential learning has emerged as a vital tool for fostering critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and practical skills, which are essential for thriving in …
After 52 years of unchecked private school fee hikes, Delhi finally stands on the cusp of reform. The passage of the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025 in the Assembly on August 8 marks a turning point in the city’s education landscape. It is a long-overdue attempt to rein in arbitrary fee increases, restore …
