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The Trap Of Toxic Positivity
Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how dire or difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. It’s a ‘good vibes only’ approach to life. And while there are benefits to being an optimist and engaging in positive thinking, toxic positivity instead rejects difficult emotions in favor of a cheerful, often […]
Parsis and Education in India – Part I
The eagerness of Parsis to learn and become educated in the last decade of the 19th century, coupled by the establishment of numerous educational institutions by our community, led this miniscule ethnic community to become the most literate among all Indian communities. According to the Census of India, even as far back as in the […]
The Road Less Taken
Sanobar Pardiwalla, Stuntwoman Sanober entered this physically audacious profession at the young age of 12 by performing stunts for an advertisement. Today, she has over 200 films to her credit, amongst a lot of other commercial assignments. Her latest Bollywood flick in which she performed stunts was ‘Jagga Jasoos’ and is currently preparing her art […]
Understanding Learning Disabilities – Part III
Having explored causes and types of Learning Disability (LD) over the past two weeks, what is most important to note is the acceptance of the disability. Remember, that LD is not a disease; hence there is no medication. The only solution is ‘remedial education’ – counselling the person as well as the rest of […]
Understanding Learning Disabilities – Part II
Now that we have an understanding of Learning Disabilities, let’s look at some of its causes and types. Though there is no particular known factor or group of factors that causes LD, the following causes are closely related: Neurological Damage Neurological damage could occur during prenatal, natal, and post natal periods resulting in learning disability. […]
Understanding Learning Disabilities – Part I
By understanding Specific Learning Disabilities, you can ensure your child gets the right help to overcome classroom challenges and succeed in life. So What Is Learning Disability? The term Learning Disability is used to describe a specific group of children, adolescents and adults who have problems in learning. LD is found across all ages and […]
How To Remember History Dates
Memorizing dates is very essential not just for history lessons, but also for remembering birthdays of family and friends, and for many other purposes. Nevertheless, people do find it difficult to memorize strings of numbers and clusters of dates. By creating strong, vivid associations with the dates as numbers, you’ll have a better chance of […]
ECHO 2017 Kicks Off!!
ECHO 2017 has 270 municipal school students and 120 private college students, across the city of Mumbai, coming together for the most transformative experience of their lives through numerous holistic personality development activities. Esteemed speakers participate to explain various concepts to children including college registration process, health and hygiene, technology today, gender sensitisation, financial literacy, […]
Befriending Mathematics!
The well-known American politician Frank Clark said, “I think the next best thing to solving a problem is finding some humour in it”. That’s true indeed – add humour to grow a fondness for anything. But how does one make Mathematics, which is feared by most, a friend? Quite a task, but not impossible to […]
Be Stress-Free Before Exams!
I’m scared, I’m worried, my stomach hurts. These are the typical symptoms children show at the time of exams due to stress – worried about completing the portions and getting good grades. Just before exams, children undergo several stress situations including mind-blocks, numbness, anger, snappiness etc. The stress reaches its pitch just before the exams, […]