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The terms “work” and “job” typically allude to a source of income, a career path, or even our identity. As the pandemic forced companies to shift to remote working, most of them focused on the nitty-gritties of equipping their employees to remain efficient
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Making friends takes time; perseverance is key – While popular students may take the camaraderie and comfort of friends for granted, not everyone is able to forge friendships in adulthood.… Read More
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You are excited that you are on the team that has been given a high-impact project. But two days later, you receive an email from the team leader stating that… Read More
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Is this a fish market?” teachers yell as they enter classrooms filled with animated chatter. Though teachers may frown upon students chit-chatting during a free period, students talking to each… Read More
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When revising, is it better to re-read your notes or answer a set of questions? In an earlier article, I had elaborated on the benefits of testing as an effective… Read More
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Though Covid-19 has taken a huge toll on human lives and has engendered unprecedented levels of economic hardship, we can’t deny that it has also bestowed some blessings on our… Read More
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Whether it’s appreciating Shakespeare’s double entendres, solving polynomial equations, deciphering the electronic configuration of metals or analysing supply curves, all learning involves four essential functions. Read More
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Quantity and quality aren’t diametrically opposed but rather complement each other. Creative work, in any domain, are pieces that stand out based on parameters laid down by the field in… Read More
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As weeks morph into months, the curve of Covid-19 cases continues to rise. Though lockdown restrictions have eased in most states, people are ridden with angst of various guises. While… Read More
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That student, especially those from lower-income groups, regress academically over a long summer vacation has been documented by education researchers. In contrast, children from advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds tend to make… Read More
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Transitions, even positive ones, need to be handled with care. The decade spanning the years from 18 to 28 entails several major transitions for most people. The first involves moving… Read More
About Me
Aruna Sankaranarayanan was the Founder & Director of PRAYATNA, a centre for children with learning difficulties in Bengaluru & Chennai for 22 years. She currently writes for The HINDU, Deccan Herald & Financial Express (Digital) on teaching, learning, work, relationships and well-being.