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April 2012, Last Word »

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Shalini B
A light hearted account of the fad for facebook among the younger generation and why there are people too who are not great fans of facebook .

Last Word, March 2012 »

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Jamuna Inamdar

As adults working with children we need to constantly connect with the child within us to help us engage with children. Find out how this author nurtures the child within.

February 2012, Last Word »

[1 Feb 2012 | One Comment | ]

Monideepa Sahu

Teaching Shakespeare to college students may not be everyone’s cup of tea, especially if the students have a bias towards the language. A first person account of how this class gave a thumbs up to the teacher after initial hiccups.

January 2012, Last Word »

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Shalini B
What is it like to be a southpaw in a right handed world? Read this article for the answer.

Last Word, November 2011 »

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This young cricketer writes that the future of Indian women’s cricket will be bright only when girls are allowed to play as often and in as many matches as the boys.

Last Word, October 2011 »

[30 Sep 2011 | 3 Comments | ]

A heart warming little incident about how a pair of pigeons challenged the writer’s assumptions about teachers and modes of learning.

Last Word, September 2011 »

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This writer shares with us her memories of celebrating Teachers’ Day in school.

August 2011, Last Word »

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Is dissent as important as following the rule or being obedient? Why has it become a shrinking commodity? Is it only something that the ‘other’ engages in? Dissent is just as important a lesson as learning to be disciplined and not breaking the law. It is important that we follow rules but we must also learn to question them.

July 2011, Last Word »

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Why is slowness another name for dullness? When everything beautiful in nature has a slow growth–whether a flower blooming or the sun setting, slowness is something we have to appreciate and enjoy says the author.

April 2011, Last Word »

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Have you ever heard somebody say impatience is actually a virtue? That is what this author believes and she puts forth a convincing case too!