1.31 lakh new Corona cases have been reported today from across India, the virus is certainly spreading fast. Partial lockdown has been enforced in many Indian states. More than corona what is giving more tension to the public is the thought of complete lockdown being enforced. If one goes by the experience of last one year it will not be long before state governments will … Continue reading Corona …. Some Dos and Don’ts….
I remember how difficult it used to be for me to recite a poem or take part in extempore speech making in front of the class and the narrative remained the same not just throughout the school life but in my initial service career too. I was found wanting even during simple introduction sessions which normally take place when you join a new organisation. I … Continue reading Art of Public Speaking…..
Since childhood evenings have been my favourite part of the day. Always waited eagerly for the clock to strike 5 pm so that one could step out into the carefree world of games played in the open fields (not on computer screens). The parks/ grounds used to be full of people of all ages, playing, walking, or just sitting and talking. Fathers/ husbands used to … Continue reading I miss the evenings…Roj shaam atee hai per waisee nahin…
Tea is an essential part of our lives, part of all our rituals, functions, office conferences and whatever one can think of . All the major decisions, national, international or at home are taken over a cup of tea. From ‘Mummy ne Teri mujhe Chai per bulaya hai to come let’s have tea to Chai per charcha( tete-a-tete over tea), tea is there for all … Continue reading What’s in a cup of tea???
Corona has forced the biggest lockdown ever on the normal activities the world over. The lockdown has brought families together and helping people to re-discover the ‘spark’ in the relationships which had gone missing kind courtesy the ever so busy life most of us had so got used to leading.
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COVID – 19 has been spreading like wildfire since it was declared a pandemic by WHO on 30 Jan 20. The virus has equally affected the rich or the poor, developed & underdeveloped countries. The education sector too has been badly affected with all educational institutes / schools remaining closed since last two months, exams have been cancelled and uncertainty prevails about the start of … Continue reading Educating through COVID – 19
COVID – 19 has affected the world like nothing else ever had in our lifetime. It is setting ‘New Normal’ in our daily life. Caution has become integral to every action we do. It is like word Corona has been added to the ‘Drop down menu’ of the mind and whenever we set out to do anything the menu drops down and a question is … Continue reading COVID-19 …. Setting the ‘New Normal’ …..
Indian education system is in dire need of reforms. Equal opportunities need to be provided, weight from mind & shoulders of students need to be removed, examination policy needs a thorough review, major up-gradation required in government schools especially in rural areas, caste & community based reservation system definitely needs a re-look, the fee structure being charged in private schools needs to be brought under … Continue reading Reforming the Indian Education System – A Way Ahead….
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