Recently, there has been uproar about modifying a three year degree program to a four year one in India. There were arguments for and against the introduction of a four year undergraduate program. While the four year college education would help students who aspire to go abroad for higher studies, the same would mean a…
read more“There is no higher form of artistic expression than films” It is said that a mark of a great film is that you find something new everytime you watch it. One such Bengali film is Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne. This 1969 Indian Bengali (fantasy adventure comedy) film was directed by Satyajit Ray ( first oscar winner…
read more“The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most.” Colors are therapeutic. They have a direct effect on our mood, and well being. In this post I will discuss how the use of colors can unblock “Chakra” energy and bring peace of mind and good health to all. Our body is…
read more“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is most important.” – Bill Gates The above quote resonates with me deeply. Lately, I have been researching a lot on how to make my classes more engaging, and so I decided to do some research on…
read more“I am a very optimistic man and only an optimistic man can bring optimism in the country.” — Narendra Modi Narendra Modi swept to power with a thumping victory that India saw for a first time in three decades. His authenticity, connection with the youth of Indian origin worldwide, his knowledge about the Indian sentiments,…
read moreI love when the new semester starts. Teaching is the only profession, where you can start fresh every quarter, even if the subjects you teach are only in your area of expertise, which is far from my case. This semester, I am delving into teaching finance, in addition to all the good stuff that I…
read moreAs we are nearing the most famous day of love, I feel a huge need to pen my thoughts, as I read all kinds of stuff flying through the internet. It seems to me that the pressure to love and be in love becomes exponential this month, especially among the youth. I love the feeling…
read moreSwami Vivekananda said, “If you can give them positive ideas, men/women will grow up and learn to stand on their own legs.” Very recently I took the Instructional Skills Workshop as an educator, and learned a great deal about myself as a teacher. The four-day process was quite reflective, and made me contemplate on how…
read moreThis letter is addressed to God and “cced” (carbon copied) to people of the world, so the atheists and agnostics can read it for fun, if they like. Dear God, I am just so grateful to you every day for each blessing in my life. My soul knows for sure that you will never give…
read moreLately I have been thinking a lot of time about “TIME.” Often, we are told to mind our time, not waste time, do things on time, be on time… etc. There are indeed a lot of stories and sayings on the importance of time. Each when reviewed, gives us a sense of how time is…
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