Priya Reddy’s journey began in Hyderabad, but her vision was always global. Raised in a household where education was prized but not easily accessed, Priya grew up believing that knowledge should be borderless. As a young girl, she would watch her parents borrow educational DVDs from a local library and share them among neighbors who couldn’t afford tuition or coaching classes. Years later, while completing her master’s degree in the U.S., Priya saw a different model of learning—interactive, personalized, and international in its scope. Yet, she noticed something missing: the richness of Indian pedagogy, the discipline of Indian curriculum, and…
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It began in the dusty outskirts of Mandya, Karnataka. Divya Shekhar, then a 25-year-old agri-tech enthusiast fresh out of IIT Kharagpur, watched as a farmer squatted by his dying sugarcane crop, unable to explain why his yield had halved that year. “We did everything we’ve always done,” he said. “But this year, it didn’t work.” For Divya, it was more than a passing moment—it was a revelation. The problem wasn’t that Indian farmers lacked hard work or knowledge. The problem was that farming hadn’t kept up with the times. While the rest of India raced ahead in digital innovation, agriculture—the…
Chapter One: The Digital Divide That Sparked a Vision In 2018, while volunteering at a rural school in Uttar Pradesh during a college break, Nisha Verma encountered a problem that would go on to define her career. An elderly woman in the village had spent weeks trying to claim a widow’s pension—only to give up in frustration after visiting multiple government offices and filling out a dozen confusing forms. The issue wasn’t the lack of government schemes; it was the lack of access. Complex portals, bureaucratic language, and digital illiteracy formed a wall between citizens and the very services meant…
The Beginning: A Garage, a Dream, and a Determined Visionary In the heart of Pune, where the hustle of urban life meets the spirit of innovation, a young man named Aarav Jain began sketching his dreams inside a cluttered garage behind his family’s house. That garage, filled with spare parts, old scooters, and the scent of engine oil, would become the birthplace of one of India’s most groundbreaking mobility startups: Vayuva. Unlike traditional stories of privilege and access, Aarav came from a middle-class background. His father worked as a mechanical supervisor at a local automotive company, and his mother taught…
Washington: An Indian ex-CEO of a publicly traded American fintech firm has been indicted for orchestrating a multi-million dollar accounting fraud to inflate the revenue of the now-defunct cryptocurrency company to get it listed on the Nasdaq, a US attorney has said. Venkata Meenavalli, 49, and others orchestrated the fraud in 2017 and 2018 relating to Longfin Corp, a publicly traded company purportedly engaged in sophisticated commodities trading and so-called “cryptocurrency” transactions, including “blockchain-empowered solutions.” He has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating the scheme to defraud investors and others by recognising more than $66 million in fake revenue to fraudulently…
For a country whose government is not recognised by any nation, Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has had an unusually busy calendar in recent weeks. He has hosted his counterpart from Pakistan, spoken on the phone with India’s foreign minister, and jetted to Iran and China. In Beijing, he also met the Pakistani foreign minister again. On Wednesday, he joined trilateral talks with delegations from Pakistan and China. This, even though the ruling Taliban have historically had tense relations with most of these countries, and currently have taut ties with Pakistan, a one-time ally with whom trust is…
A study is underway into reasons for student dropout and how to improve the overall quality of school education, a Delhi government official has said. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) is conducting multiple research projects. One of the key areas being examined is the impact of Right to Education (RTE) entitlements with a focus on the PM Poshan scheme, according to an SCERT official. The Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) scheme, which provides hot meals to students in government and government-aided schools, is linked to reducing school dropout rates.
The allure of achievements, awards, and winning speeches can be intoxicating. We often find ourselves eager to reach our goals quickly, overlooking the importance of small, incremental steps. We want to reach the destination point in 2 hours where it is actually supposed to take a minimum 8 hours. We tend to straightaway target for big things without experiencing the failures and joys while taking the small, so-called baby steps. However it’s the baby steps that ultimately lead to success. Lessons from Mountain Climbers Consider mountain climbers, who don’t attempt to scale towering peaks in a single leap. Instead, they…
The evolution of educational tools has drastically altered how teaching and learning occur in classrooms. The journey from the traditional chalkboard to the modern smartboard marks a significant leap in how students and teachers interact with knowledge. Each stage of technological advancement has brought a new way of learning, enhancing engagement, accessibility, and the overall … From Chalkboards to Smartboards: The Evolution of Education March 10, 2025 Education has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, evolving from traditional chalkboards to modern smartboards and digital learning environments. As technology continues to advance, classrooms worldwide are embracing new tools that…
The JEE Main city notification slip 2025 is available at jeemain.nta.nic.in, according to the National Testing Agency. To obtain the JEE Mains city notification slip, candidates must input their application number and birthdate. JEE Main 2025 will be administered by NTA on January 22, 23, 24, 28, and 29. The deadline to register for JEE Mains 2025 is February 24. The date for filling out the NEET 2025 form will be announced later. The NTA will shortly announce the 2025 CUET registration date. View the 2025 NTA exam revisions and more information here. NTA Exam 2025 Updates: The JEE Main…
Importance of Child Education in India There is a child named Raju who lives in rural Maharashtra. Raju’s father works as a mill worker, while his mother toils in the fields. Their family leads a humble yet happy life. Raju’s parents want to give him the best education and facilities. However, their financial hardships do not allow them to fulfill their dreams for their only child. One day, a child NGO visits their village and sets up a camp there. The main purpose of this camp was to create awareness among the villagers about sending their children to school and…
Being a Head Girl is more than just wearing a badge or having a title. It’s about responsibility, influence, and the ability to make a lasting impact. Many think leadership is about authority, but true leadership is about service, vision, and the ability to inspire. My journey as a Head Girl taught me invaluable lessons that go far beyond school corridors. 1. Leadership is about Influence, Not Power One of the first lessons I learned was that being a leader doesn’t mean bossing people around. Instead, it means leading by example and inspiring others to work together towards a common…