Stories

Standing strong and succeeding with Pride

By Pritesh Kamble, Director, Rainbow Roots Foundation. Supported by Bajaj Finserv In a world where identity often becomes a barrier rather than a strength, Prachi chose to rise above challenges and define her own path. Her journey reflects courage and an unwavering determination to build a life of dignity and

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The Illusion of Growth? Understanding India’s GDP Debate

Mathew Mattam, Chairperson, YEFi “India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy.” This statement is repeated by governments, media, investors, and global institutions. But recently, social media posts have challenged this claim, arguing that India is actually becoming poorer because the rupee is weakening against the US dollar. The argument sounds

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NEP 2020: From Rote Learning to Real Understanding – The CYDA Experience

By Pramodini Naik, Asst. Director, CYDA For decades, many students in India have relied on memorizing answers without truly understanding concepts. While this helped them pass exams, it did not prepare them for real-life challenges. Today, education is shifting towards critical thinking and practical application—an approach central to NEP 2020. 

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Invest in Peace, Peace Will Grow

Peace Series-9 By Mathew Mattam Peace is often spoken about as an aspiration, a slogan, or a distant dream. Yet, in societies scarred by violence, conflict, and mistrust, peace is not merely a dream—it is an urgent necessity. Deben Bachaspatiyam, in his thought-provoking essay “Invest in Peace, Peace Will Grow”,

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Equality on Paper, Discrimination in Practice

By Soumyashree Mohanty, CYDA The Constitution of India promises every citizen equality, dignity, and the right to live without discrimination. But do we truly experience that equality in our everyday lives? For many people from marginalized communities, the answer is still No. Sometimes discrimination is direct and visible. At other

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Standing strong and succeeding with Pride

By Pritesh Kamble, Director, Rainbow Roots Foundation. Supported by Bajaj Finserv In a world where identity often becomes a barrier rather than a strength, Prachi chose to rise above challenges and define her own path. Her journey reflects courage and an unwavering determination to build a life of dignity and

Read More »

The Illusion of Growth? Understanding India’s GDP Debate

Mathew Mattam, Chairperson, YEFi “India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy.” This statement is repeated by governments, media, investors, and global institutions. But recently, social media posts have challenged this claim, arguing that India is actually becoming poorer because the rupee is weakening against the US dollar. The argument sounds

Read More »

NEP 2020: From Rote Learning to Real Understanding – The CYDA Experience

By Pramodini Naik, Asst. Director, CYDA For decades, many students in India have relied on memorizing answers without truly understanding concepts. While this helped them pass exams, it did not prepare them for real-life challenges. Today, education is shifting towards critical thinking and practical application—an approach central to NEP 2020. 

Read More »

Invest in Peace, Peace Will Grow

Peace Series-9 By Mathew Mattam Peace is often spoken about as an aspiration, a slogan, or a distant dream. Yet, in societies scarred by violence, conflict, and mistrust, peace is not merely a dream—it is an urgent necessity. Deben Bachaspatiyam, in his thought-provoking essay “Invest in Peace, Peace Will Grow”,

Read More »

Equality on Paper, Discrimination in Practice

By Soumyashree Mohanty, CYDA The Constitution of India promises every citizen equality, dignity, and the right to live without discrimination. But do we truly experience that equality in our everyday lives? For many people from marginalized communities, the answer is still No. Sometimes discrimination is direct and visible. At other

Read More »