By: Naman Jain, Education Policy and Progressive Pedagogy Expert, Vice Chairman, Silver Line Prestige School, Ghaziabad The world is grappling with rising global temperatures, which are no longer a distant warning but a clear and present reality. According to the estimates, since the 1800s, Earth’s surface temperature has increased by an average of 1ºC, with…
By: Sandeep Bhardwaj, Director Principal, Vivekanand Business School (VBS) Every year, when a new batch of students walks through campus gates, they carry with them an unmistakable sense of purpose. They come determined; to learn, to grow, and to eventually step into careers where they can create meaningful impact. Their ambition is inspiring, their academic…
Author: Dr. J. D. Chaitanya Kumar, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, KL Deemed to be University India’s extensive canal system, a vital network for irrigation and transportation once celebrated as engineering marvels, are now struggling with inefficiencies such as seepage, siltation, operational losses, lack of maintenance, illegal water use, and uneven water distribution. Modern…
By: Sriram Kakarala, Chief Product Officer at Scalefusion Managing technology in schools often feels less like a digital upgrade and more like juggling; many hands, many devices, limited time. What should be empowering platforms for teaching and learning can turn into daily obstacles for IT staff and administrators. With students and teachers growing increasingly reliant…
By: Sanjay Laul, Founder, MSM Unify In 2025, India’s online degrees are moving into a scaled, more credible phase, as UGC recognition rules, hybrid credit frameworks,and subject-specific limits push universities to expand access while protecting quality. Students want affordable, job-relevant options; institutions are building them with online, campus, and global tie-ups that work together. Recognition,…
By: Monica Malhotra Kandhari, Managing Director of AASOKA by MBD Group When the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 was launched, it was greeted as a roadmap for the transformation of India’s education system. Its beauty lies in the promise of providing holistic, inclusive, and flexible learning approaches with emphasis on accessibility, equity, and quality. However,…
Dr. Monica Gulati, Executive dean Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, LPU Over the last few years, private universities have become significant contributors to research and innovation, thereby altering the Indian higher education landscape. These institutions that were conventionally perceived as teaching-focused are now establishing robust ecosystems, promoting entrepreneurial ventures, industry collaborations, as well as cutting-edge…
By: Nikhil Barshikar, Founder & CEO, Imarticus Learning, and Chairman, Advisory Council, Imarticus School of Finance & Business In today’s hyper-connected, rapidly evolving global economy, the gap between traditional education and industry-ready skills has never been more apparent. Employers across finance, technology, and business are increasingly seeking graduates who combine academic excellence with practical experience,…
By: Niyati Handa, Co-founder and Director, Eklavya Early Years Education must be recognised as an essential national infrastructure of equal magnitude to roads, bridges, hospitals, water, and electricity. It constitutes the backbone of a nation’s progress and democratic strength. Without well-rounded human development anchored in values, civic responsibility, curiosity, and independent thinking, a society stagnates…
Inputs by: Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj, Founder, Vishwa Jagriti Mission Real learning begins when students apply knowledge in everyday life. For ages, the image of education has been firmly rooted in the classroom- well-organized desks, rhythmic scratch of pencils, and formidable stacks of textbooks. A major span of an individual’s life is impacted by their school…
