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Surviving the odds
They were the first in their family to ever set foot into a college. Four youngsters talk of the difference college made to their lives. MADHUMITHA SRINIVASAN
In light of what happened in a Bangalore school recently, we were curious to find out if first generation college goers face similar discrimination. I have to confess: […]
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To be or not to be…
…professionally qualified, that is. Armed with a degree related to the career or to just dive in? Listen to both sides and decide. ARCHANA SUBRAMANIAN and MADHUMITHA SRINIVASAN
ACTING
DIA MIRZA
Self-taught: Becoming an actor was not pre meditated. I had no time but to say yes or no to the film offers at hand and I chose […]
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Brain drain
Why we are our country’s greatest resource…
It happens every year around the country: canvassing young intelligent brains, targeting not the underprivileged, but students who top the top schools for they need students who are not only brainy but also have wealthy parents.A few months ago we had a campaign in our school by an organisation […]
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Get set to go!
Going abroad to study? Here’s a checklist to prepare you for the next phase of student life. ARCHANA SUBRAMANIAN and MADHUMITHA SRINIVASAN
So you’ve chosen your university and got admission. Anxiety levels rise as the joining date seems to be closing in. This already tricky phase poses new challenges as students who decide to study abroad […]
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Stop, think, go!
GAP YEAR Think you’ve got it all figured out? Take a break after school and give the unconventional a try to discover your real interests. USHA RAMAN
As the mercury rises, so does the anxiety level among school-leaving students and their parents. Where do they go from here? Will they clear the competitive exams and make […]
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Adding colour to lives
Started as an initiative to distribute books to the underprivileged children, the past year has seen Orange Leaf take on 13 different projects. NIVEDITA N.
A school reporter, social entrepreneur, artist and a whizkid. This is Varsha Gandikota, a 17-year-old girl who studies at Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Hyderabad. Varsha plays many roles and with ease. A […]
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Make yourself at home
DORM LIFE With a few smart adjustments and improvements, here’s how you can make your dormitory a home away from home. PRERNA TARIKA DIWAKER
There was an excited bustle as new students moved into the Eagle Hall of Eastern University, Philadelphia. The more experienced ones were helping with the registration and room allotment. As I […]
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A world of difference
While we think our standard of education might be high, isn’t it shocking that not a single Indian university features in the world’s top 300 universities and research institutes? PRAVEEN IYER
In the U.S. for my Masters’ degree, I have come to realise that the education system in India is totally different from that in the […]
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Look beyond the conventional
Being in Std XII is no joke, I tell you! If there is anything more taxing than this phase of life, do tell me. With just a matter of time before those fatal days of exams, every student would be having himself/herself buried under that HUGE pile of books to cram up every piece of […]
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Empowered with technology
Dell YouthConnect has set its sights on a future where all youngsters have equal access to technology and the knowledge to put it to use. DIVYA THIAGARAJAN
Ever wondered if there are people who are still scared about using a computer? About youngsters having inhibitions about being talked into changing, for the better? Thought of seeing […]
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