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Tweaking the Indian Education System

February 8, 2017 by Happiness Agent

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India’s education system consists of over 14 lakh schools and more than 23 crore enrollments. These schools come under various boards of education in different geographical locales. India is unique in its diversity with 29 states and 2000 languages. The Indian Education system is however not flexible enough to account for…

Not every school lacks in basic infrastructure rather have an excellent technological advancements to foster education.

“Guiding Souls” – Teachers are the heart of education system.

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.”- Khalil Gibran. Some say that teaching is not simply a profession but it is a calling. Teachers see what everyone fails to see,…

All you need to know about “Child Labor” & “Education”

August 6, 2016August 6, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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Let us start with numbers to ensure that the seriousness and rawness of the reality stays intact and does not get diminished by proposals comprising of theoretical, conceptual, short-run solutions. The 2001 National Census of India calculated the total number of children employed as labourers, aged from 5 to 14…

FALAKUNAMA TALES – Story of Rupees 10!

August 5, 2016August 5, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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Hyderabad! The city of Nizams, royalty and not to forget the city of Pearls! The city has many feathers in its cap but this glory, wealth & grandeur has a contracting edge too. Amongst those, one is OUTSKIRTS OF FALAKANUMA! This anecdote is not about the affluence & prosperity of…

Government Schools | The Dark Side

July 30, 2016July 30, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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Government Schools follow the Right to Education Act and Twenty Five per cent of seats in these schools are reserved for the under privileged and minority sections. But not everything is black and white. Government schools as we know runs on the states revenue , though it spends more money , its…

Fascinating Facts about the Indian Education System

July 30, 2016July 30, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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Nelson Mandela said, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ Well, in India that ‘education’ and ‘power’ both are the ‘weapons’ of the privileged. Although education is reaching street to street and house to house, but in the process of catering to the…

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Government Schools | The Gloomy Side?

July 30, 2016July 30, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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Lack of basic infrastructure, teacher absenteeism and low learning levels of students are the first things that would pop into one’s head when they hear of Government Schools in India. Although this is true, there are certain Government schools in our country which entirely contradict this image of conventional Government…

DIVERGENT FABLE | Parents & Education

July 25, 2016July 25, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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Recently Bihar toppers story drew lot of attention and scrutiny. All thanks to Media! Well, I am not going to dig the dead again. But the crux of that plot is really disturbing and intimidating. What’s more disheartening and alarming is the child’s confession: “Maine papa se kaha tha, pass…

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade, observed on June 26 every year. The UN’s 2007 World Drug Report puts the value of the illegal drug trade at US$322 billion a year. In India an NGO survey…

Rangeen Kagaz – Campaign Updates

July 8, 2016July 8, 2016 by Happiness Agent

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With an overwhelming support from you all, Rangeen Kagaz is now finally working with a focused group of 100 children from the underprivileged background. This focused group is identified by conducting over 25 workshops with 1200+ kids and now they are now been given Rangeen Kagaz – Origami Kits. A special…

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