Tag: Meritocracy
‘Assalamu Alaikum, Inshaallah, Jazakallah’: Peace, Hope and Gratitude Don’t Cancel Out Your Merit
Dr Bushara Bano’s use of “Assalamu Alaikum”, “InshaAllah” and “Jazakallah” has sparked controversy. But can three expressions of faith overshadow an IPS officer’s qualifications, competitive achievements and professional record? The debate raises a larger question about identity, neutrality and merit in public service.
Eight Intelligences, One Report Card: The Flawed Machinery of Academic Merit
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
Irfan’s Story: India’s Brightest Minds Shouldn’t Need to Go Viral First
Irfan's story is about more than one remarkable student. It reveals why millions of gifted young Indians remain unseen until protest or chance brings them into view.