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This teacher wishes to empower the nation’s future citizens
As Brad Henry said, “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite imagination and instil the love of learning.” Society too realises that youth are the greatest asset of the nation…
A day with elderly people
An opportunity to visit Sankara Vrudhaashram in Pandithamedu, Mahabalipuram will let people spend time with the senior citizens and have a closer look at their lives. For me, a visit…
Prani Pet Sanctuary: A place for rescued and abandoned pet animals and birds
On the outskirts of Bangalore, about 15 km from the busy city hustle, is a place called Prani Pet Sanctuary. As the name suggests (Prani – animals), this place is…
Self-confidence wins over physical challenge
“To make your nightmare an accomplishment, motivate yourself and don’t lose self-confidence amid your problems so that other people will encourage themselves by taking you as an example, and come…
Lockdown inspires Samukta to publish her first fantasy fiction
“A story indeed begins with the writer’s imagination but actually concludes with the reader’s,” says Samukta. Meet Samukta, a class 10 student, who has penned published a book titled ‘The…
In rapport with Mother Nature
Ever since her childhood, Mahathi Narayanaswamy was enamoured by nature and wildlife. Initially, her friends made fun of her, as hobbies like bird-watching were not very popular among youngsters then.…
Young changemaker Aditi Gera empowers girls with leadership skills
Empowerette is a youth-led, non-profit initiative founded by Ms. Aditi Gera and team. The initiative was started in 2019 May in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh. Aditi Gera, a 20-year-old advocate for…
Of Thoughts – a philosophical questionnaire published by high-school student
"Common sense isn't so common after all" - this is one among the many philosophical quotes that one gets to find in the 115-page novel, by Tejas A. Tejas, a…
The enchanting journey of dancer Jayanthi Srivatsan
To Jayanthi Srivatsan, dance is more than just movements and expressions. It is a way of life. "It's like an Ilayaraja song. When you dance, all your worries just seem…
Six-year-old Deeksha sets multiple records
Winning her first medal at the age of three, B. Deeksha has set the records in the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records. Every child develops…