...the lighting of a fire Our education system, which does not encourage the development of real knowledge and
independent, creative thinking, unknowingly moulds selfish and ambitious consumers rather than caring, engaged world citizens. Waldorf education offers one an opportunity to see that
education is not the filling of a pail but....
Second class Many a civic problem can be addressed by students and parents taking more interest in the much neglected
Social Sciences.
Readers Write! To me English (and I imagine it is so with any language) written and spoken properly is like a symphony or to be more musically personal, like listening to the classical guitar being played.
Pupils, more talking at the back! According to new research, the old adage that children should be seen and not heard couldn't be farther from the truth.
Will Anil Kumble-led Indian cricket team be able to break the jinx and achieve India’s first series win Down Under? Or will the Australians prove to be a difficult nut to crack? We invite our readers to give their opinion in about 100 words.
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