Compost as counter to global warming

Organic waste ending up in landfills is one of the major causes of methane generation which is the second highest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide

The best don’t always rise to the top but merit isn’t a lost cause

Position needn’t reflect competence and the world isn’t what we may wish it to be. Yet, there are ways for societies, organizations and nations to not just foster meritocracy, but also minimize the damage caused by inept leadershi

Shuffling towards mathematics: UNO as a classroom tool

UNO is a card game loved by people of all ages worldwide. Known for its vibrant colours, simple rules, and fast-paced gameplay, it has become a staple in most family gatherings and school breaks. But beyond the fun and excitement, UNO holds hidden potential as an engaging educational tool, particularly in teaching and learning mathematics. This article explores my experience of students playing an UNO multiplication game, and how teachers can creatively use UNO cards to teach mathematics

A review of the new NCERT math textbooks for grades 1 and 2

This article examines the new NCERT Math textbooks for grades 1 and 2, comparing them with the vision outlined in the NCF-FS. Some teachers also share their experiences and feedback, followed by a summary of insights from about 90 teachers across Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka regarding the updated textbooks

What’s trending in campus? Students & parents make most of Open Days before making a choice

Demo classes, a guided tour of the campus, and shaking hands with lecturers and more — an Open Day is how students select colleges now. Several top colleges in the city have started organising Open Days—a day when prospective students and their parents can walk into their campuses and understand the system before deciding on admissions there

Azim Premji University to release book based on U R Ananthamurthy's lectures

Azim Premji University will release 'Sahitya Sahavasa Bhaashe, Sahitya, Vyakti, Chalavali', a book based on a video lecture series by Jnanpith award winning writer U R Ananthamurthy on February 7 at the Indian Institute of World Culture here

Prakriti Darshan: Chhattisgarh’s unique initiative to nurture young conservationists

The program, held at the sprawling 800-acre Nandanvan Zoo and Safari in Nava Raipur, goes beyond mere recreation to serve as a transformative learning experience, preparing students to become environmental stewards in a state where forests cover 44 per cent of the geographical area

Assam to witness rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns by 2040: Study

Mean annual temperatures in some districts of the state may rise by up to 0.83 degrees Celsius