Reality in KOTA: Coaching or Poaching Brains?

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Editor’s note – The author provides a subjective analysis based on objective observations from his personal experience as a student in Kota which very well exposes the reality in the coaching centers of India’s coaching hub – Kota.

Author’s note – Kota brings in thousands of the most intelligent brains in India promising them to show them the light towards a bright career, but instead, for their avarice, they lead these brains to the darkest canal of life.

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Secret of Successful Teaching: A journey With Innovation

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Editor’s note – In this unique article, the author shares and discusses the positive events, innovations, experiences and challenges that he has had the opportunity to explore in rural West Bengal through his career as a social worker.

Author’s Note – This article includes some of the positive initiatives that I have witnessed during my work with schools (as a social worker, researcher and program coordinator). I hope that this will add to our knowledge base and will improve the delivery of quality education as a whole.

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What should be blamed and what should be done

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Editor’s note – A very inspiring article from a student who conveys his findings on what is wrong with the system and what needs to be done. A bunch of lively illustrations of his argument have been provided by the author as well.

Author’s note - What is it that plagues our education system? Politicians? Lawmakers? or simply us? What needs to be done to cure it of the virus? Make new laws? Change the syllabus? Or simply, CHANGE OURSELVES? Share your views with me...

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Expediting Education: Why the problem is part of the solution

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Editor’s note – This beautifully written article is a must read for every critic of the education system. With his wit and charm the author elaborates his analysis of what is wrong with the IES and what should be done by the critics.

Author’s note –While there are many critics about the Indian Education System, hardly a surprise considering its flaws, it is important to be objective with criticism, and use it to effect change rather than simply lash out against perceived injustice.

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Engineering education and its relevance in the Industry

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Editor’s note – This short article comes from a soon-to-be graduate who is dissatisfied with the way engineering is taught in his institution. The views are that of the author alone.

Author's note – In this article, I have written about why we need a change in the way engineering subjects are taught and the importance of a technically sound and better equipped engineer.

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Foster My Creativity!

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Editor’s note – This article comes from a concerned student who believes creativity should be given due significance in education.

Author’s note – In this article I will try to identify what creativity is and the problems that are associated with incorporating creativity as a criterion in education. Ultimately I think creativity is very vital for not only our students’ growth but also our nation’s growth.

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