In the past two years, more than 2 lakh books have been sent to Prerna Book Banks, which has racked up 4,500 members. MEERUT: Amita Sharma, 32, comes from a rural part of…
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Jalabandhu
Debasis Mondal’s bright orange vest signifies the important role he plays in communities in his region of India. He’s a Jalabandhu – a “Water-Friend.” The Jalabandhu are hand-pump mechanics, and they are responsible for making sure…
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The elephants knew
Lawrence Anthony, a legend in South Africa and author of three books, including the bestseller, The Elephant Whisperer, bravely rescued wildlife and rehabilitated elephants all over the globe from human atrocities, including…
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Mary Todd Lincoln
Mary Todd Lincoln was no stranger to tragedy, even before her husband’s assassination. The Lincolns lost one son, Eddie, at age three. Then, in their White House years, they lost eleven-year-old Willie…
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Great teachers, great students
These are people who rose from humble beginnings and personal struggles to achieve world-renowned success, and all thanks to having great teachers. If you think that even your smallest actions as a mentor…
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The teacher
There is a story of an elementary teacher many years ago. Her name was Mrs. Thompson. And as she stood in front of her 5th grade class on her very first day…
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The idea of KISS
A schooling initiative in Bhubaneswar doesn’t leave it to government, seeks to be the change agent. In a fairy tale, a kiss turned a frog into a prince. Recently, I was fortunate…
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Babar Ali – the world’s youngest headmaster
23-year-old Babar Ali, popularly known as the world’s youngest headmaster, started a school when he was all of nine. The school that Babar started in backward Bhabta village in West Bengal with…