Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory challenges the obsession with grades, but India’s education system continues to reward a narrow definition of merit. As academic pressure grows, students face mounting expectations, anxiety and mental-health struggles, raising questions about how we define intelligence, success and failure
“My loyalty is not to power. It is to the people,” says Neha Bora. “Parties can change, and those in power can change. But we have questioned those in power in every phase and faced repression from every government in power.”
Many Muslim-managed schools struggle not just due to management issues, but because parental neglect and misplaced priorities at home undermine children’s learning. Skipped meetings, delayed fees, and distractions weaken education. True progress requires parents to share responsibility, support teachers, and value schooling beyond just paying fees
Orphaned at a young age and battling poverty, Osnai Sheikh defied the odds to pursue higher education, earning a postgraduate degree in political science. Despite his academic achievements, financial struggles now threaten his dream of completing his B.Ed. Worse yet, his relentless appeals for a government job remain unheard, leaving him in a cycle of uncertainty and despair.
Parvin Sultana, a daily wage laborer’s daughter from Bengal, secured 599 out of 600 marks to top the All India ITI exam in Mechanic Diesel Trade. Despite financial challenges, she studied without a private tutor. Now, she aspires to join the civil services and contribute to society.
Aliah University’s inaugural National Conference on Emerging Trends in Biological Research gathered over 70 participants from across India. The event featured keynote speakers and emphasized the importance of academic networking, cutting-edge research, and collaboration in advancing biological sciences, inspiring the next generation of researchers to aim for global recognition
From a Kolkata Madrasa to the UK's University of Southampton, Mohammad Israr's journey defies stereotypes, earning a fully funded MSc in Maritime Archaeology at 24
At just 26, Wali Rahmani raised Rs 10 crores through social media and built a world-class Umeed Global School in one year, yet his groundbreaking work for orphans and underprivileged children remains overlooked by mainstream media.