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February 2012, Last Word »

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Monideepa Sahu
On a chilly January morning, I entered a large room with my heart thumping like kettledrums. Rows upon teenagers …

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 »

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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!

Last Word, March 2011 »

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Library cards have a way of conveying the state of libraries across time, space, and cultures. Every card has a tale to tell which will make you sit up and wonder. Usha Mukunda goes down memory lane, talking about her card-carrying days.

February 2011, Last Word »

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It is a trip down memory lane for this author as she recounts the problems she had with her short height.