From Savitribai Phule to S Radhakrishnan, these revolutionaries shaped India's education system. Whether it was opening avenues for women and marginalised communities or elevating India's academic landscape, they worked long after the school bell rang ..read more

These grassroots initiatives provide countless children with the resources and hope they need to break the cycle of poverty and pursue their dreams. Here’s a look at eight of them ..read more

Geet, a student of Class 11 from Delhi participated in the NASA Space Camp at the US Space and Rocket Center in June 2024. Geet was just five when she fell in love with space. What followed soon was her ambition to become an astrophysicist ..read more

Sachin and Nandini Agrawal had a single goal since childhood -- to become chartered accountants. Two years apart in age, the siblings cleared CA exams together, with Nandini becoming the youngest CA in the world. Here's how they prepared ..read more

This article is sponsored by Meru International School In India, you cannot help but spot young children at a construction site living in makeshift houses with their parents who work there. While they may belong to different parts of the country, what unfortunately remains common is the fact that these children don’t go to school. This might be due to a multitude of factors ranging from frequent movement of the parents to not having a basic understanding or not having the appropriate ID cards. However, these reasons pale in comparison to what these children are losing out on —  the right ..read more

In a few years from now, you will spot a young journalist on television. Watch out for ‘Sakshi Patel’, whose factual reporting style on the issues encountered by remote Indian villages will take you by surprise. There will be no mincing of words as she digs out solutions to the daily battles fought by children in these rural hinterlands, particularly when it comes to access to education. Sakshi will demand answers. Her stories will be tinged with personal experience. After all, she is speaking about a subject close to her heart. Sakshi Patel will be a name to reckon with — one day. Donate Now ..read more

This article is sponsored by Ciena in collaboration with nasscom foundation. A young child is encouraged to explore the world and get their hands dirty in a playground. ‘Fall down seven times, stand up eight’, are words that every child lives by. Why then, do we lose this never-say-die attitude as we grow up?  Pushing youngsters to harbour this attitude to solve real-life challenges is the TechForChange programme, which provides them with a “geek playground”. The idea, Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, nasscom foundation, explains, is to encourage social innovations from the leaders of tomorrow. “We enc ..read more

“Dear Mr Bhat, Thank you for your report. We have confirmed that this is indeed a vulnerability.” These are one of the many mails that Muneeb Amin Bhat, a cyber security analyst and ethical hacker, receives in his mailbox. The first of such mails that he received, which included a bounty, added to the young hacker’s happiness. He realised that “hey, this could be a legitimate career!” The senders of these emails include from multinational companies like Oracle, Apple, Intel, Mcdonald’s and the latest one from NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration).  The self-taught 22-ye ..read more

“Once blindness takes over, it shatters your world and you don’t know what to do, where to go, especially after the doctor says that they can’t do anything at this point,” explains Anchal Bhateja when asked about how she coped after going completely blind as a school student.  Anchal was born with low vision due to complications at the time of her birth. While she was able to cope in a mainstream school till class 10, she completely lost her vision right before her board exams.  Following her diagnosis, Anchal had to chart out a path for herself on her own — from taking her exams wit ..read more

In 2023, I encountered a life-altering challenge – a battle with bladder cancer. This unexpected journey, marked by early detection and unwavering determination, reshaped my perspective on health and resilience. Originally from Mumbai, I now call Singapore my home. During a routine visit back to the city, I decided it was time for a thorough health check-up. At 41, prompted by my wife’s gentle nudge (more like a push), I opted for a comprehensive assessment to ensure I was on the right track. While I’ve always aimed for a balanced lifestyle — good work-life balance, moderate exercise, and indu ..read more