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Fun in an online classroom too
With over a year of the pandemic, all of us are now used to attending online classes. But they can be a bit boring at times. No friends to talk…
Remember – there’s a reason you are at the table!
When it comes to working in a group, I am usually the last person to share my ideas. It's probably because of my self-consciousness. I'm really aware of what others…
Set screentime limits
Imagine this scene. It's eight in the night, and instead of spending quality family time, you surf the internet. From one page to another. Finally, once you've come out of…
Competition or collaboration?
Competitions are an integral part of performing well. They give immense self-confidence. However, they are not as effective as teamwork. In a team, there are many different perspectives and views…
Overcome boredom creatively
Boredom. We all have been there, haven't we? That feeling of disinterest in absolutely everything. It occurs when you have a lot of energy but don't know what to do…
Exams during tough times
With the new strain of the COVID-19 virus, the government has decided to cancel the class 10 board exams and postpone the class 12 boards. However, while class 10 students…
Best things are felt with the heart
"All the best and beautiful things in the world can't be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." -Unknown This is a beautiful quote that sums…
Radhika’s hobby of composting turns into community responsibility
Radhika Subramanian, who did her masters in agriculture, is a passionate environmentalist and plant-lover. She has been composting since 2015 as a hobby and still does. But after the 2016…
Terrace garden thrives with home compost; yields varieties of greens and flowers
This lockdown has been a very productive time for Kalavathy. A resident of Narasimhapuram, Mylapore, she decided to try out something 'out of the box.' For the past ten years,…
Chaat – Homemade and delivered at doorstep
If you live in Mylapore, Mandaveli or Adyar, you can now relish homemade chaat, ordered from the convenience of your home. Apoorva Gayathri is a young woman who recently completed…