December 2016 brought in so much excitement for people all over the world with Amazon announcing the launch of its revolutionary, “No Line, No Checkout” chain of grocery stores, under the brand name Amazon Go. We are now into July of 2017 and the concept still appears to be in its beta stage, according to […]
On November 9, 2016, a 40-minute speech by PM Narendra Modi wiped off more than 85% of India’s monetary base. What could once guarantee you a lavish meal at the choicest 5-star hotel overnight became as good as toilet paper. The demonetization of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes took India by storm, and would probably be […]
A Physics Professor at Harvard University confessed to changing his methods of teaching from informative to one that involved peer interaction after 7 years of pupils being disinterested in learning. Interactive learning makes a child learn without getting bored, since it requires them to engage in activities. Benefits of Interactive Learning For complete child development, […]
Recently I saw a TED Talk by Will Richardson: The Surprising Truth About Learning in Schools. Here I’ve shared the crux of what got me thinking the most. Here are some of the things that most people say helps learning… Guess what people never say they love about learning… So, why do most schools follow […]
So, when is it the right time to allow your child to log on to and become an active member of a social networking site? By the age of 5 to 7 years, children have learnt a lot through interactions and real world experiences. Once your child crosses this age, they are ready to become […]
Are you worried how your little whirlwind of a toddler will learn the skills necessary to be kindergarten ready? Getting admission in a school in India is no cake walk and gives most parent sleepless nights. The competition is just as cut throat as getting into university. But you need not worry. And neither do […]
Canadian stand-up comedian, Russel Peters, has gained a lot of popularity in India owing to the fact that his Indian origin grants him unique insights into the culture. Of course, it helps that he is more like a familiar outsider, close enough for us to accept his jabs at us and distant enough for us […]
Almost two-thirds of 50-64 year olds and 43 percent of those aged 65+ are now on Facebook, says a report published by NYDailyNews.com on August 6, 2013. This explains why you keep bumping into your senior family members on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, MySpace and other social networking sites. So, if you are looking […]