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Aug 233 min read
Sweetness of Sweat
Our smallest school is not close to the main road. You have to drive down narrow streets and winding roads, beyond the Samosa/Chai Shop,...
Jun 282 min read
As Radiant as the Sun
Ronak's family lives in a shack. They do not have the means to meet their necessities.
May 176 min read
A Protector from the Ruins
"I learned to sketch", he said gleefully. Azeem continued to speak in English, surprising me and unconsciously filling me with pride.
May 74 min read
Is That Trigonometry?
I saw a triangle on the whiteboard, and my first impression was, “Oh! Geometry!” But it wasn't, it was Trigonometry!
Oct 9, 20230 min read
Sep 8, 20235 min read
The 'T' Puzzle
@Balu Adda It was a long ride, and the rain was very harsh. I was wondering if I should call up Om Sir(1) and ask him if they are still...
Aug 16, 20231 min read
Aman goes Above and Beyond
Meet Aman Ali, a remarkable student who recently amazed me with his kindness and compassion. During one of my classes, I asked the...
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Inspired by Compassion
When work needs to be done, are you one of the first to arrive and start working? Then do you stay to work throughout the entire project...
May 22, 20232 min read
The Torn Bag
There is a girl in my class whose name is Bhavna. After our school had taken admission, we saw Bhavna only the first day. The second day...
Mar 5, 20233 min read
Felt Safe and Loved
Rahul was someone who knew his mother loved him. He could hear her speak words of love to him. He loved the flavours of food that his...
Feb 21, 20234 min read
The Book
As I hold the thin book in my hand, I drooled to the beauty and charm it exuded. It was authentic, original, easy to read and best suited...
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Spark, the Loyal
As I rang the bell, I looked for Spark, who usually pokes his nose through the thin railings of the iron gate. He's always the first one...
Jul 4, 20224 min read
What A Treasure Box
Student Stories I am not sure if human nature normally discounts goodness. But it seems so common in practice for me to crave or covet a...
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Love. Respect. Obedience. - A Question to Ponder
Student Stories What motivates the heart? What is the foundation for giving love, being obedient or showing respect? Do they work...
Oct 22, 20213 min read
As Sweet As Sugar
Teacher Stories As a teacher, I have a confession to make: I don’t teach every time. Kanchapur is the smallest school and as of now, I am...
Sep 21, 20212 min read
A Short Chat with Som Sir
Teacher Stories A little chiseling is needed to help us grow. When I first started working with JanPragati, I never thought it would...
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Receiving Permission from the King
Student Stories Presenting to you this month Mr. Shah Jahan! As an 11 year old, he stays in Makhdoompur slum, and his favourite hobby is...
Jun 16, 20214 min read
Nitu's Story: Day 456 and counting...
A cold heart, a numb body, a smashed hope is what Nitu (name changed) had for more than two days, when I told her that she might not be...
May 7, 20212 min read
Beneath the Anger
Student Stories Imran has been studying in our school for a long time now. Initially when he started coming to school, his behavior was...
Oct 22, 20194 min read
A story of a decade!
This story could not wait anymore and I would be glad if you read through this story of ours. To be cautious of your expectations, I must...
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