Bastion Shorts: 12,000 Schools May Shut Down as Telangana Govt. Plans to Amend the...
The Right to Education (RTE) Act makes it possible for children from all walks of life to be able to achieve education at an...
Empowering Parents To Demand Better Of Their Child’s Education
Without improving parental engagement, Indian education will lack accountability and deliver poor education under the facade of quality and equity.
What Hinders Women-in-STEM, Even in Elite Liberal Arts Universities?
Unlike the IITs, the gender ratio is in favour of women at India’s liberal arts institutions. Yet, the difficulties faced by women-in-science present themselves in nuanced forms, as early experiences from Ashoka University’s STEM programs suggest.
Why Community Libraries Matter
How are community libraries changing the way children access education? What kind of a role can they play in a community's life? And how does one go about setting up a community library? Let's find out.
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....
Education in Times of COVID-19: Strengthening Mental Healthcare in Schools
As we stare at a year filled with uncertainties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, one can’t help but think of all the students stuck...
A New Avatar for Disability Services in India
Insights on how the Latika Roy Foundation provided disability services during the pandemic can help disability organisations navigate future emergencies.
Towards Inclusive Private Schooling
During this lockdown, few private schools have hiked their fee for the current academic year. As a result, various state governments have issued guidelines...
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...
The Perils of Being Queer in Indian Schools
“From being an outspoken frontbencher in class, the constant bullying and unwarranted attention made me isolated and quiet. I began sitting right at the...
