Tag: Education
Straggling towards an Education for All: The Haryana Story
Written by Nishant Kauntia “In school, my son is called by the name 134a sometimes,” said Rustom, an unemployed pharmacist sitting on his bed, calmly...
The Art of Academic Discourse: Suraj Yengde
Suraj Yengde (SY) studied law in Nanded, Maharashtra. After spending a brief period of time at the University of Mumbai, he went on to...
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...
A Missed Opportunity: Addressing Sexuality Education in the Draft NEP
Written by Parul Malik & Anurag Shukla Any discussion over 'sex’ education continues to be elusive in India. It is met with an enormous amount...
Behind the Books: The Burden of Bad Education Loans in India
Tarini Monga uncovers the various facets of this mess of bad education loans Indian students are faced with today.
Breaking the Taboo: Delhi’s Menstrual Health Challenge
Written by Ipsita Mishra
“Even if I want to be in school and not miss out on classes, it is really difficult to come during...
Should the NEP Prescribe a Three Language Policy with Hindi?
Understanding the Context
On the 31st of May 2019, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) released the Draft National Education Policy (NEP), a comprehensive...
The Paradox of Liberalising our Universities
Written by Tanvi Mehta The 484-page long Draft National Education Policy emphasizes the need for the liberalization of education. This draws inspiration from ancient Indian...
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...
Situating the Madrasa in Modern India: Is Reform Around the Corner?
Written by Avantika Bunga, Gopika Kumaran & Shreyasi Rao The Indian State’s fraught history of ensuring primary education for marginalized communities has made madrasas viable...
