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A level playing field for children with disabilities
Khushboo Singh shares her ideas to nurture the free spirit with which a child must learn, in Learning Curve magazine.
A holistic approach to learning
As children return to school, they need to connect with nature by doing, making, and growing things, writes Jane Sahi in Learning Curve magazine.
Going from mind-full to mindful
There is no doubt that technology is inseparable from our modern-day lives. And since it is here to stay, what can we do to mitigate its impact? Sudheesh Venkatesh shares some tips, in Deccan Herald.
What causes plasma jets in sun’s atmosphere, Indian scientists explain
Spurred by the visual similarity between solar spicules and jets of paint, we investigated the roles of magnetic fields on the sun, says Murthy OVSN, co-author from Azim Premji University.
How systemic problems kept our schooling ineffective
We must address a wide range of factors that prevent kids from learning what they should in school, writes Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation, in Mint.
The constantly adapting secularised God of 21st Century
One should appreciate that religious communities and congregations are not monolithic, writes Malini Bhattacharjee, in Deccan Herald.
Teachers Must Not Be Blamed For India’s Poor Learning Outcomes
Teachers get unfair criticism that could be traced to larger systematic societal causes, writes Anurag Behar
Classroom Learning: An exploration of why children are learning little in classrooms
A massive proportion of our children do not learn basic reading and writing, and mathematics, or do so very inadequately, writes Anurag Behar, CEO, Azim Premji Foundation.
We, the Children of India: The case for making the Constitution accessible
It is time we create resources and stories to de-mystify the Constitution for our children, writes Malini Bhattacharya
NEP 2020 has the answer to the question of impossibly high cut-offs
To root out unreasonable cut-offs for admissions, NEP assessment reforms are critical. Reforms in school-leaving and higher education entrance have to take place simultaneously, says Rishikesh BS
The challenges before Delhi’s ‘Happiness’ teachers, during COVID and otherwise
Kriti Gupta, in Citizen Matters, highlights what Delhi teachers say about the ‘Happiness Curriculum’, based on her research study to understand the role of teachers in this curriculum and its impact on the students.
COVID-19 Testing Centre with best-in-class TrueNat machine in Magadi Road inaugurated
The honourable Deputy Chief Minister, Dr CN Ashwath Narayan inaugrated the Testing Centre in Magadi Road, Bengaluru.
Wipro’s Pune IT facility to become 450-bed COVID-19 hospital
Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Maharashtra under…
Jaunsari Journeys: Sense of an Ending
In Gorchha, Uttarakhand, the traditional occupations of rearing, herding, and weaving have been rendered financially unfeasible and are experiencing a serious decline in social status, writes Rituja Mitra, in People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI).
Strict regulation, active citizens can rein in Pune’s infamous water tankers
Harshavardhan Vasanti Mohan highlights in Citizen Matters, how privatisation transfers control and/or ownership from the public realm to private and entity depriving people from access to public resources.
Delivery Apps, Social Media and Innovation: Three Mantras for Revival of Kochi’s Restaurant Industry
Given the current turmoil, the restaurant industry is likely to now focus on producing safe food and its delivery, writes Ann Mary Biju, in Citizen Matters.
Ward committees: The missing link that could have made Chennai’s COVID fight stronger
The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably changed urban spaces across the world and a decentralised response to the challenges posed by it could be the best way forward, writes Gokhulraj R, in Citizen Matters.
Ashy hands: Inside Ganjam’s cashew factories
Anushree Goenka, in SRPF India, sheds light on the working conditions of the women employed in the cashew factories of Ganjam, Odisha through her photo essay.
Why COVID-19 presents the perfect opportunity to make the lives of our household helpers better
With online payments as a beginning, we may slowly move towards action that will ensure long-term social security for this indispensable workforce, writes Sariya Ali, in Citizen Matters.
Azim Premji University Covid19 Livelihoods Survey: Release of Early Findings
Gauging the impact of the Covid19 with a phone survey of 4000 workers across 12 states in collaboration with civil society organisations.
Azim Premji University releases its third ‘Politics and Society between Elections’ (2019) Report
Azim Premji University releases the third ‘Politics and Society between Elections’ (2019) report in Bengaluru today. Politics and Society between Elections (2017−2019) is a research…Azim Premji University presents State of Working India 2019
The report outlines policy proposals that can create employment at various skill levels for up to 50 million workers.