Issue 63

Early childhood is a foundational stage for social, cognitive, and linguistic development. At the heart of this intricate web of growth lies play an activity that is often underestimated in its power to shape a child’s understanding of language, literacy, and the social world. The intersection of play, language and literacy reveals key developmental pathways through which young children learn …

The first name that comes to mind when we hear the term Bystander Effect is that of Kitty Genovese, a young American woman full of life and zest. Katherine Genovese, a resident of Queens, New York, worked as a bartender at a local pub. One tragic night, she was raped and stabbed to death in her own neighbourhood, just outside …

In India, teachers have long been revered as guides and mentors, “guru” essentially symbolising the path from (gu) darkness to (ru) illumination. Despite the modern education system’s routine and structure, it is still rooted in the sacred guru-shishya Parampara – a tradition that treats its teachers not merely as instructors but as a sculptor of character. Their influence extends far …

As per the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2023–24 data by the Ministry of Education, India’s school education system serves about 24.8 crore students across approximately 14.72 lakh schools. This amounts to nearly 18% of India’s total population—a significant proportion that calls for sustained investment. If India envisions achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, then …

Anxiety is a common psychological condition characterised by excessive worry and apprehension that may be related to one or more situations/events. As per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5 TR), Anxiety Disorders include Separation Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The DSM-5-TR also …