Indian Students’ Silent Hymns: Of Sanskrit Prayers in Secular Schools
Co-authored by Kaushalya Misra & Avantika Bunga
“What is the problem with saying Vande Mataram? We are saying thank you to mother earth? What...
Inclusive Education for the Visually Impaired
Written by Ipsita Mishra
“I lost my vision to Chickenpox in my childhood. I used to feel that this has only happened to me until...
From Scraps to School: Education for Child Ragpickers in India
Written by Ipsita Mishra
“Gande me rehna kisko pasand hai? Ganda wala kaam kisko karna hai?” asks Kiran, a mother of four, and a ragpicker...
Learning Under Lockdown: Voices From Kashmir
Having lived in Kashmir as an educator, but not as a learner, Mubeen Masudi brings to the table a unique perspective on education. Although...
“We Have No Future Here” | A Young Afghan Woman’s Plea to the Indian...
A cycle of imperialism and fundamentalism is repeating itself in Afghanistan, once again. The Indian government's response to the situation in Afghanistan will lay down markers for the type of developmental path we choose to tread.
A Hurdle in the Shadows: Providing Education to the Children of Sex Workers
Written by Shagun Bhargava
As the per the last official count held in 2007, India was home to over 3 million sex workers, who continue...
Education in Times of COVID: How Students, Teachers & Parents are Dealing With the...
On the 14th of March, the news dropped like a bombshell for all teachers: schools would remain closed until the end of the month....
A Tale of Two Histories: Where Is the Northeast in Our Textbooks?
Co-authored by Haya Wakil and Aarathi Ganesan
Most Indian citizens can wax eloquent on India’s’ ancient dynasties and kingdoms, its freedom fighters and perhaps even...
What We Should Talk About When We Talk About Akshaya Patra
Co-authored by Evita Rodrigues and Shantanu Kishwar
A recent article by The Hindu has triggered controversy surrounding the Akshaya Patra Foundation (APF), particularly regarding their...
The 2019 National Education Policy Must Enable Girls’ Right to Education
Written by Evita Rodrigues
Research by Tanvi Mehta
The potential of education to empower often goes unrecognized. It is a tool capable of empowering women to...
