Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Volume 6”
Not long ago, a manager’s level of knowledge or task completion efficiency were used to gauge their leadership. That definition seems insufficient today. In today’s workplace, people are more important than deadlines and deliverables. These days, teams seek out leaders who can relate, comprehend, and mentor with empathy. Once considered a “soft skill,” emotional intelligence (EI) has become the new …
“You can’t just bottle us up.” An underrated line from Inside Out 2 speaks fantastically about supressed emotions. Our emotions are meant to be felt, not hidden away. When we try to suppress or “bottle up” our emotions or feeling, we risk a lot more than just a moment of discomfort. We put at risk our well-being, our relationships, and …
In every culture, there are unspoken rules that guide not only how people behave but also how they feel and what they choose to express. These invisible codes offer a sense of order and identity, but they also restrict the natural flow of emotions. From a very young age, individuals are taught when to smile, when to stay silent, and …
A lot of us have experienced that nagging inner voice that whispers, “Whatever you do , you will never be good enough,” or “You always mess things up,”This voice, often called the inner critic, can be persistent. While a certain level of self-evaluation helps us learn and grow, harsh and constant negative self-talk can become destructive, impacting self-esteem, productivity, and …
In recent years, organizations all across the globe have adopted mental health initiatives as part of their commitment to employee well-being. Meditation apps, counselling hotlines, and therapy services are increasingly offered under employee assistance programs (EAPs). At first glance, this appears progressive, acknowledging mental health as an integral part of workplace sustainability. Yet many employees remain hesitant, even fearful, of …
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 …
