Adopting an open outlook towards the ‘other’, and accepting diversity in its myriad hues broadens one’s horizon. Recent events in the news suggest that the world is growing more insular and polarised. The tragic shooting at Orlando, and Brexit exemplify…
Learning to observe deeply is an invaluable tool in any field “Pay attention!” Almost all students have been at the receiving end of this injunction, at some point in their academic lives. But, what do teachers really mean by this…
Spacing study sessions will win hands down in improving learning skills. Navya is dejected when she sees her exam results. Tears well up as she stares at her mark sheet. As her friends cheerfully post their marks on Facebook and…
Just because something has a number tagged to it, does not make it automatically valid. A few weeks ago, I was approached by two young, dynamic entrepreneurs who were keen on setting up a startup in the area of children’s…
Sturm und Drang. This Germanic phrase, which loosely translates as “storm and stress”, originally denoted a German literary movement in the 18th century. However, it also describes a particularly poignant phase of human development. Adolescence. Afte…
Team work is not just about working with like-minded persons. Find out the key ingredient that facilitates synergy In today’s hyper-connected and specialised world, most work is the result of team effort, and often involves multiple teams collaborating with one…
It takes a lot more to being a good listener than just nodding one’s head and offering solutions No doubt, we live in a noisy world, both literally and virtually. Expressing our opinions on all matters, trite or significant, has…
Learning across disciplines can help you broaden your perspectives. The disciplinary boundaries between the arts and sciences are set in stone in most Indian colleges, both literally and metaphorically. The pure sciences and related disciplines like microbiology, electronics and nanotechnology…
Postponed decisions result in clutter. Make space for yourself. Tidy up your life. For many of us, tidying up is a chore that we often put off. So, books, files and papers pile up on our desks, while stationery, packets…
Suman is struggling with Math. I need to find a tutor. I’m worried that Tanya will lose marks in board exam due to shoddy writing. Nitin needs to be more attentive in class. He can do much better if he…
Aruna Sankaranarayanan is the author of Zero Limits: Things Every 20 Something Should Know. She was the Founder & Director of PRAYATNA, a centre for children with learning difficulties in Bengaluru & Chennai for 22 years.