Shanta Toofani (1929-2011) was an unusual social worker, activist and educator. She completed her schooling at the age of 34, while running a household single-handedly and bringing up seven children. Having educated herself despite all odds, she was committed to educating others, with fierce love. For several decades this tiny woman stood tall, teaching children…
A recent NITI Aayog report reveals a painful reality inside India’s government schools: millions of children still study without electricity, proper toilets, or enough teachers. For many students, especially girls, school is no longer just a place of learning, but a daily struggle for dignity, safety, and the chance to stay. Every morning, millions of…
There is a particular kind of anger that does not consume the person who holds it. It sharpens them instead. Kailash Satyarthi has carried that anger ever since. It is the same year he walked away from a promising career as an electrical engineer. He surrendered a steady salary and decided his life belonged to…
Four Class 12 students from a government school in Hisar, Haryana — Pallavi Kaswan, Neha Loura, Pritam Suthar, and Anand Bansal — are challenging the silence around menstrual pain through a student-led innovation called Her Ease, a portable menstrual comfort kit designed for discreet pain relief in schools and public spaces. Every month, in classrooms…
Priya Sharma Had Prepared for Three Years Priya Sharma was 16 when she first resolved to become a doctor. She spent 3 years in a coaching institute in Kota, away from her family. She lived in a shared room, studying 14 hours a day. She sat for NEET UG 2026 on May 3. She thought…
India’s education system sees high initial enrolment, but nearly half of students drop out before completing secondary school and very few reach higher education. This silent crisis, driven by economic pressures, gender barriers, and poor infrastructure, threatens the country’s future workforce and growth. Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change…
Kota’s coaching industry highlights a paradox where massive academic aspirations fuel a billion-rupee economy, but also create intense pressure and mental health risks for students. The system prioritizes rank and competition, often overlooking student wellbeing and alternative career paths. On the billboards that line Kota’s coaching strip, toppers smile like movie stars. As ceiling fans…
NEP 2020 is transforming India’s education system by focusing on foundational learning, flexible structures, and mother-tongue instruction. With digital platforms like DIKSHA and PM e-VIDYA, it is making quality education more accessible, inclusive, and future-ready. A System Built for a Different Era India’s education system was built for scale, not depth. Millions of children were…
India Skills 2025–26 ended in Greater Noida with UP winning seven medals, but only two were women, exposing a clear gender gap in vocational training. The results highlight deeper structural inequality in Skill India, where women remain underrepresented in high-value technical trades. India’s largest skill competition closed in Greater Noida on April 2. UP won…
MAHE hosted MAGSCON 2026 in Manipal, bringing together global leaders to accelerate progress on all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaboration, innovation, and education. The conference highlights the growing role of universities in driving sustainable development, AI integration, and global partnerships. The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) opened its doors to the world…
