my thoughts

“Etiquette means behaving yourself a little better than what is absolutely essential.” Both school and home play a crucial role in the holistic upbringing of a child. Where home is considered to be the foundation stone of development; school deals with the progress of a child, year after year, in constant collaboration with his/her home. Holistic development of a child is impossible if any of these pillars work in isolation. Also, the era of technology has dawned upon us. Today, a child is exposed to latest products of technological advancement, both at home as well as school. At home, children have Alexa and Siri at their beck and call and at school the classrooms have become smart. There is a video to explain every concept in a fun filled manner. Isn’t this a rosy picture depicting progress and development? But beyond all the support, love and facilities provided at home and all the learning outcomes and sustainable development goals achieved in the schools, there is a basic i...

"Someone once asked me what I regarded as the three most important requirements for happiness. My answer was: A feeling that you have been honest with yourself and those around you; a feeling that you have done the best you could both in your personal life and in your work; and the ability to love others." Why have we stopped appreciating the little things? One day my mother expressed the desire to have her favorite sweet, Imarti. Her happiness knew no bounds when she finally took its first bite. The ecstasy spread on her face was thoroughly enjoyed by us. There was an aura of satisfaction around her, as if she has got everything. Interestingly, there is some or the other kind of sweets always available in the house but she isn’t fond of any of them. It was when she received her favorite after a long wait, her happiness increased manifold. This incident made me realize how just a little fulfillment of desire leads to immense happiness but there are people in the wo...