Niyati Handa

The Daily Commute Crisis: Why School Transport is now a Policy and Parenting Issue

By: Niyati Handa, CO-Founder and Director, Eklavya Early Years Every morning in urban Indian cities, children step out of their homes before sunrise with backpacks almost as large as their frames, preparing themselves not only for another day at school but also for a journey that often stretches longer than the school hours. What was…

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Sanjay Laul

Foreign Affairs and Education Diplomacy in 2026: New MoUs That Can Open Doors for Indian Students

By: Sanjay Laul, Founder of MSM Unify For the Indian student looking to plan their education pathway in 2026 from a global point of view, the most significant happenings are not always within the four walls of a university but increasingly in foreign ministries and summit joint statements that can dictate the ease of travel…

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Swati Modh

Neurodiverse Creativity: Expressive Arts as Therapy

Swati Modh is part of the Office of Disability Inclusion at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru Across India, psychologists, counsellors, and special educators are increasingly turning to expressive arts therapies to meet the diverse communication needs of people with disabilities, neurodivergence, and intersectional identities. For people who struggle with traditional talk therapy, whether due to speech…

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Chaitra Vedullapalli

What Happens to Certifications When Jobs Don’t Materialize?

By: Chaitra Vedullapalli, President & Co-founder, Women in Cloud Certifications are meant to be signals of readiness. But when jobs do not materialize, certifications quietly lose their economic meaning. They become credentials without conversion, effort without outcome, and aspiration without access. The risk is not individual disappointment. The risk is systemic erosion of trust. When…

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Natashya Phillips

Why Schools Must Rethink Wellness to Help Children Grow, Learn, and Feel Safe Every Day

By: Natashya Phillips, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems For decades, schools have measured success through grades, attendance, and performance. While these markers matter, they miss something fundamental: a child’s ability to feel safe, regulated, and supported every day. Without that foundation, learning becomes a struggle rather than a natural process. Today’s…

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cricket

Making everyone feel welcome at the cricket crease

As Australia hosts the Ashes this summer, a new tool developed by researchers at Monash University and the University of Warwick is offering practical strategies to help multicultural cricket teams thrive by addressing inclusivity and communication barriers in one of the country’s most culturally diverse sports. Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Action Plan notes that 67 per…

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Dr. Ramya Chatterjee

How AI and Digital Tools Are Transforming Teaching

By: Dr. Ramya Chatterjee, CEO, Solitaire Brand Business Classrooms today are undergoing an exciting shift. With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and intuitive digital platforms, educators now have access to tools that help personalise instruction, enhance engagement, and reduce the burdens of routine administrative tasks. Technology is no longer an add-on; it is becoming…

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Vinod Sharma

Redefining Possibilities: The role of Cross Border Institutions collaborations in building students’ adaptability, cross-cultural awareness, and leadership for a global future

By: Vinod Sharma, COO, Ryan Edunation Geographical boundaries are no longer considered a barrier to education in the twenty-first century. The world is becoming increasingly intertwined, and with that interconnectedness comes the need for students to be prepared for a global future. Cross-border institutional cooperation is one of the most effective tools for equipping students….

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