Why Schools That “Give First” Are Winning Admissions in India

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A practical, research-backed guide for school leaders on using behavioral science and reciprocity to build trust, improve parent engagement, and increase admissions without aggressive marketing. School admissions are no longer a marketing problem. They are a trust problem. Across India, from Gurugram to Bengaluru, schools are facing the same challenge. Parents are researching more, questioning […]

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The Comeback of Samay Raina – Has a Lesson For Educators Too!

The Comeback of Samay Raina – Has a Lesson For Educators Too!

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While we teach the French Revolution, our students are watching a digital one. The “Still Alive” special is more than comedy; it is the conversation your students are having about free speech, consequences, and the absurdity of internet fame. Ignoring it doesn’t make it go away; it just makes the teacher an outsider to the student’s reality.

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A Father, A Teacher, A Questioning Son: The Mentorship of Kabir and Kamal

A Father, A Teacher, A Questioning Son: The Mentorship of Kabir and Kamal

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n the fifteenth century, in the narrow lanes of North India, the sound of a loom was often accompanied by words that unsettled scholars and comforted ordinary people at the same time. The man weaving threads and verses together was Kabir. Kabir was not a scholar trained in grand institutions. He was a weaver by

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What Teachers Can Learn from Nitin Vijay’s Anushaasan Batch Experiment

What Teachers Can Learn from Nitin Vijay’s Anushaasan Batch Experiment

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“40,000 students enrolled, but how many stayed after Day 20?” This question, raised by Nitin Vijay, captures a reality most teachers quietly deal with in online classes. Students begin with intent, sometimes even excitement, but within a few weeks attendance drops, engagement fades, and doubts remain unanswered. It’s easy to conclude that students lack discipline

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Energy is Eternal Delight: What William Blake Can Teach Education Leaders

Energy is Eternal Delight: What William Blake Can Teach Education Leaders

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It was a winter afternoon in Delhi when a school principal I know walked into a classroom during a free period. The teacher had stepped out for a moment. Thirty-five students sat in silence, heads bent over their notebooks. No one was talking. No one was exploring anything. No one even looked bored. They were

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4 Leadership Lessons for Educators from India’s T20 World Cup Win

4 Leadership Lessons for Educators from India’s T20 World Cup Win

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4 Leadership Lessons from India’s T20 World Cup Win Leadership in Education What Surya’s TeamTaught Us AboutLeading People Insights from India’s T20 World Cup victory for school leaders and educators. When India lifted the T20 World Cup trophy, most people saw a cricket match. Those of us who lead — who walk into classrooms and

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Design Thinking Leadership by Indra Nooyi: Lessons for Education Sector Leaders

Design Thinking Leadership by Indra Nooyi: Lessons for Education Sector Leaders

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Design Thinking Leadership – Indra Nooyi Leadership Insights Design Thinking Leadership by Indra Nooyi Design thinking is not about aesthetics. It is disciplined empathy. Few leaders embodied this better than Indra Nooyi. 01 Deep User Empathy As CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi did not rely only on dashboards. She visited homes, observed kitchens, and asked

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