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Education, learning and skilling, the role of institutions and regulations, and experiences of citizens especially our young ones.

Education

How two bored Bengaluru school boys made city schools greener

August 3, 2017 Sara Borasio

TAGE, a brainchild of Nishant Panicker and Aniruddah Vorunganti, has helped pair up schools such that students of one can help make notebooks out of unused paper for those of the other. Their vision for the future is even loftier.

Education

Why are Indian scientists asking you to march with them this August?

July 19, 2017 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

On August 9th, cities across India will organise a ‘March for Science’ at the call of the Indian scientific research community, which feels a growing sense of crisis. Find out why.

Economy

Patna duo inspire youngsters to look beyond government jobs

June 10, 2017 Sara Borasio

Ashoka Youth Venturers Anshu and Ravi have set up R K Crystal to impart practical knowledge and skills to college-goers aspiring for jobs in the corporate technology sector.

Education

Voices India needs to hear to reap the urban dividend

April 20, 2017 Malini Gopalakrishnan

Equipping girls from all strata of society with the right set of tools to make informed choices and speak up for themselves will be critical for the progress of urban society and economy, writes Malini Gopalakrishnan.

Education

As playschools operate at will, is your child’s safety at threat?

March 17, 2017 Akshatha M

Several reported instances of child sexual abuse in preschools across India, often by members of staff, raise concerns about the lack of regulation in the country’s pre-primary education sector. Akshatha M digs deeper.

Education

Professional municipal cadre: Could guilds be the way forward?

March 15, 2017 Anirban Choudhury

When we talk about a cadre of municipal professionals for smart cities and urban local bodies, it would be good for such professionals to be a part of respective trade guilds created by due legislation, says Anirban Choudhury.

Economy

How one 16-year-old student’s venture could help thousands of others

February 23, 2017 Sara Borasio

Bengaluru-based Isana Nambiar’s enterprise could help needy schools across the country connect with donors for all that they need.

Education

Parents up in arms against school fee hikes

August 29, 2016 Akshatha M

The hike in fees of private schools by as much as 20 to 30% in some cases has created much discontent across India. But why is private schooling becoming so costly and what do schools have to say?

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