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...
From Streets to Schools | The Bastion x Save the Children
“As the traffic light turns green, the car speeds off, leaving behind a little girl in a yellow dress selling storybooks on the street....
School Uniforms are Meant to Equalise Students, So Why Enforce Gendered Dress Codes?
“I remember how much I used to love wearing my uniform as a kid. But when I got older, I started to feel more...
How Can Our Government-Run MOOCs Be Better?
With the onset of the second wave across India, Massive Online Open Courses will continue to be a light in the dark for stay-at-home learners. But how many government-run MOOCS do you even know of?
Dalit Women Learn Differently: Experiences In Educational Institutions
Written by Pragya Roy | This article was originally published on Feminism in India and has been reproduced on The Bastion with full permission.
In recent years, an unprecedented...
#Dialogues: Building COVID-19 Resilience in Education with Kavita Anand
Edited by Malavika VN
COVID-19 has shaken the foundations of numerous sectors worldwide. Although many of these changes in our daily life might be temporary,...
“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.
The Politics of Transnational Education: Of Global Hierarchies and Aspirations
“Growing up, I remember the emphasis our teachers and parents placed on ‘good English’ skills for a successful future. The students in British and...
Who Will Protect the Mental Justice of Deprived Communities?
Growing up, I would never have a fitting response for my school friends when they laughed at me for spending hours in line to...
Where are the Missing Girls of our IITs? Busting Myths Around the “Supernumerary” Seats
Editor’s note: We recommend reading part one of this series, on the leaky pipeline that women endure from school and coaching classes to the...
