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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,...
Aug 23, 20243 min read

As Radiant as the Sun
Ronak's family lives in a shack. They do not have the means to meet their necessities.
Jun 28, 20242 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 17, 20246 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!
May 7, 20244 min read

Oct 9, 20230 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...
Sep 8, 20235 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...
Aug 16, 20231 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...
Jul 10, 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...
May 22, 20232 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...
Mar 5, 20233 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...
Feb 21, 20234 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...
Jan 25, 20233 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...
Jul 4, 20224 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...
Mar 30, 20223 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...
Oct 22, 20213 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...
Sep 21, 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...
Aug 3, 20212 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...
Jun 16, 20214 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...
May 7, 20212 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...
Oct 22, 20194 min read
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