The Meaning of Schooling – Ananya Grover
“Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi? Explain his role in the reunification of Italy?” Fifteen-year-old Kyra looks up at the clock staring down at her from the wall. 1:00 am. Oh, well.…
October 2017
Under The Microscope | Teen Wolf Review – Vaishaant Thakur
Teen Wolf, the hit fictitious “werewolf show” is unlike any other teen show, in fact, it can be and is viewed by teenagers and adults worldwide. The TV show is…
What Exactly Do You Teach Us – Nivedita Kapoor
You tell us to fill pages with notes, But not to fill our hearts with things that we are passionate about. You tell us to understand the word limits for…
Bullying – the bull whose horns are only meant to stab – Mudit Saklani
Bullying is said to be a word for people asserting their power over those weaker to them; pushing them around. It all starts, typically, with this one typical popular kid…
To The Girl Who Bullied Me In School – Avishi Singhania
To the girl who bullied me in school, I sat quietly, When you pulled my hair. I sat quietly, When you tore my notebooks. I sat quietly, When you took…
An ode to Khan Academy – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
Before I start off, you should know something about me. I hate, abso-fruitily-lutely despise the education system in India. I think online sites do a job much better, and I…
Every hour, a student commits suicide in India – Naman Kumar, Tanvi Vijh and Amritaya Ray
In 2015 alone, the number of suicides in India was 8934. Divide that by the number of days, you get 24.48. Divide that by the hours in a day, 1.02.…
Improving Transparency in Schools – Veenayak Mittal
In today’s fast-paced and ultra-competitive world, parents must be able to thoroughly review the various resources provided by these numerous institutions, each of a different nature, in order to select…
An Alternate Perspective: School in Switzerland
From October 4th-13th, Amity International School Noida hosted a delegation of nine Swiss students from a school called Kantonsschule Wettingen in Switzerland. The exchange programme was a wonderful experience for…
Under The Microscope | The Darkness II – Caitanya Singh Jaswal
THE DARKNESS II Summed up in a line: I call this one Mr. Grabbyhands, and this one Mr. Slashyslooshy Memorable quote: We work in the dark to the serve the…
The Object Of Education Is Learning – Vibhuti Bansal
There are many ways of learning; classroom education is just one of them. We learn a great deal on our own, not from printed books. Our life experiences teach us…
The Fault in our Boards – Siddhant Chandak
I blasted through 8 hours of “We don’t need no education” while writing this (if you haven’t heard it, then first listen to it and then come back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAe_w9a_IN8). It’s…
The Culture of Coaching – Anushtup Nandy
India’s education system is somewhat like a business. And this business, in the form of coaching classes, is multiplying like the poor in our country (quite literally). These coaching classes…
GUEST ARTICLE : Nurturing Creativity in Indian Schools – Mr Prebhat Sachdeva
The Founder of Creative Thinkers Foundation and the Association Director of Odyssey of the Mind – India, Mr Prebhat Sachdeva writes on why creativity needs to be a part of…
The Renaissance of a Child – Vaishaant Thakur
As he stepped on the grounds of wisdom, he realised this is where he will develop and improve his worth; where he’ll be reborn into the world of knowledge. This…
They’re watching you. – Rimjhim Sayana
They see everything, they record everything, and they don’t miss details. This article is a brief discussion about whether CCTV cameras should be used in schools or not On one…
Five things we all hate about school – Anushka Puthran
If you are under the misconception that you are the only one who thinks that school sucks or makes no sense, not to worry dear reader, you’re not alone! Of…
How Technology Can Improve Education – Rajmeet Singh Chandok
EDUCATION. There is so much in this single word and yet many people don’t understand its importance. It’s that wonder that can either destroy a person or create one and…
Sometimes, I Wonder – Avishi Singhania
Sometimes, I wonder if it was worth it. Worth the sleepless nights and tear-stained pillows. Worth the puffy eyes and baggy dark circles. Worth the endless crying and snot cover…