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Teaching has always been called a noble profession. We grew up believing that teachers shape the future, that they are torchbearers of knowledge, patience, and wisdom. But in today’s India, a painful truth sits quietly beneath that halo — our teachers are breaking. Not because they lack love or passion for what they do, but […]
Teacher Burnout in India: The Growing Mental Health Crisis in Classrooms Read More »
They say mothers are their children’s first teachers. But sometimes, it’s the other way around. My son, though just sixteen, has been one of my life’s greatest teachers — the one who taught me what true gentleness really means. He isn’t a man yet, but there’s something about him that carries the calmness and wisdom
A father is said to be a daughter’s first love. My father is more than that to me — he is the first person who truly taught me how to be gentle. Now that I am forty-five, I find myself reflecting on his life, the quiet strength he carried, and the kindness he never lost
Let me share a secret with you. For all the fancy whiteboards that light up like flying saucers and all the digital presentations that whizz across screens — sometimes, I just want the chalk. I have been a teacher for more than twenty years now, mostly guiding the littlest ones — the K to 3
The Comforting Scratch: Why I Still Love the Chalkboard After Twenty Years Read More »
I randomly started watching Thode Door Thode Paas on Zee5 last night. No big expectations — I just needed something light. But somewhere between episode one and two, I found myself pausing, smiling, and thinking — this is so us. It’s a simple story about a family glued to their gadgets, until the father (played
Review: Thode Door Thode Paas – A Warm Hug on Zee5 Read More »
There was a time when classrooms felt alive in the simplest of ways — the faint smell of chalk dust in the air, the creak of wooden desks, and that big blackboard standing tall at the front. Everything we learned, dreamed, and feared seemed to begin there. I can still picture it clearly — the
Back to the Blackboard: Nostalgic Memories of Classroom Lessons and Chalk Dust Read More »
Oh! This word ‘Blackboard’ brings back so many memories and gives me goosebumps. As they say, once a teacher, always a teacher. A teacher in a classroom, standing before children with a blackboard and a piece of chalk, is a Guru to them. A teacher not only imparts knowledge of various subjects but also instills
Back to the Blackboard: A Teacher’s Journey Beyond the Classroom Read More »
Every morning, before the first rays of sunlight break through the grey sky, a quiet rhythm begins across India’s railway tracks. It’s not the sound of trains just yet—it’s the sound of footsteps, the rustle of sarees, the click of handbags, and the gentle hum of anticipation. Among the countless faces that board the early
A Railway Woman’s Journey: Stories of India’s Working Women and Their Daily Commute Read More »
Some victories are written on scoreboards, and some are etched deep within the nation’s heart. India’s historic win at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 was one such moment — a triumph that went beyond cricket, beyond boundaries, and beyond every doubt that ever stood in their way. For years, the Women in Blue had
“Life, much like Halloween, is full of unexpected knocks — some bring laughter, some bring lessons. Accept both with a smile, and you’ll find sweetness in every surprise.” Every year, as October draws to a close, I see children walking down the streets dressed as fairies, wizards, and little ghosts — their laughter echoing through