There is a strange thing about podcasts: the more of them we have, the harder it becomes to make one matter. Today, almost anyone can get a great guest, record in a beautiful studio, produce cinematic video and distribute it everywhere. Yet most conversations disappear almost as quickly as they appear. Perhaps the problem is […]
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For a student in Class 12, one of the biggest decisions is also one of the hardest: “What should I do after school?” And too often, the answer is influenced by marks, friends, family expectations, social media trends or simply what everyone else seems to be doing. But choosing a career is not about following
The Indian Government’s AI Resource Hub That You Need to Know If You Are in Education
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The global and Indian educational technology sectors are undergoing a profound structural realignment following the collapse of the pandemic-era digital learning boom. Capital deployment into Indian EdTech platforms reached an unsustainable zenith in 2021 before experiencing a systemic contraction, with total venture funding falling from USD 2.6 billion in 2022 to USD 297.3 million in
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As Artificial Intelligence rapidly evolves, educational stakeholders across India face a pivotal question: Will AI disrupt academic integrity or democratize high-quality learning? Drawing from Sal Khan’s seminal TED Talk, “How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education,” this article examines how generative AI can solve age-old pedagogical challenges—from personalized 1-on-1 tutoring to reducing teacher burnout—while establishing
Lessons for the education sector from India’s history of mass mobilisation India’s history shows a consistent pattern: when systems fail people, they take to the streets — and eventually, those in power are forced to respond. For leaders in the education domain — administrators, ed-tech founders, coaching institutes, policymakers — this history isn’t just political
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Many celebrities begin their careers as outspoken voices, challenging institutions, questioning authority, and speaking on controversial issues. Yet, as their fame, wealth, and influence grow, many become noticeably quieter. This shift is often dismissed as hypocrisy, opportunism, or “selling out.” The reality is more nuanced. Success itself creates invisible constraints. The very achievements that provide
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For years, I believed the biggest challenge in teaching was motivation. If only students were more motivated, they would complete assignments. If only they were more motivated, they would revise regularly. If only they were more motivated, they would stop procrastinating and start performing. Like many teachers, I spent countless hours trying to inspire students.
It is the night before the annual magazine goes to print, and somewhere in your school, a student is staring at a blank page with five fonts open in five different tabs. The articles are done. The photos are picked. The editor has already approved the content twice. The only thing left is the cover,
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India’s students study harder than ever. Yet across the country, a quiet crisis is unfolding — not in classrooms, but in the systems meant to reward that effort. From blurred CBSE answer sheets to NEET paper leaks, one question is growing louder: Can India’s examination system still be trusted?
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