Imagine Raj from the movie, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge rushing to Balwant Singh’s store to buy an antibiotic without a prescription. How would and should Singh react to this? If Raj is buying the antibiotic for Singh’s dear daughter, Simran, would those reactions change?
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India's National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) envisions an education system that aligns with the aspirations of 21st century learning. It highlights the importance of nurturing human potential, strengthening institutional capacity, and fostering regional ecosystems for education, research, and innovation. The policy also aims to promote inclusivity and equitable quality education while cultivating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Deepti Jain, Professor at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad shares her career trajectory, advice and opinions on striving as a researcher in life sciences in India. The mentor of YIM 2025, in this “10 Women, 10 Questions” addresses the necessity of equality and the power of mentorship in science.
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Anupama Raj, Assistant Professor at the School of Continuing Education, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, shares her insights about education policies and designing assessments. In this ’10 Women, 10 Questions’ interview, she highlights the necessity of rightful assessment techniques to be employed in our education system.
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The third edition of Science Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC 2024) was held from 6-7 December 2024 at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Science Undergraduate Research Conference is a unique conference highlighting what undergraduate science research looks like in India.
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Traditional teaching methods emphasise rote learning over engagement and exploration. This article explores the transformative potential of innovative teaching approaches in STEM education that the Lodha Genius Programme (LGP) inculcates. This highlights the need for inquiry-based education in shaping the future of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning through a hands-on, computational thinking approach that empowers students to investigate scientific concepts.
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Educators are reimagining assessments to prioritise learning over rote memorisation, with efforts focused on integrating formative methods and reducing exam-related stress. Shilpi Banerjee's work at Azim Premji University exemplifies this shift, blending policy reforms with practical teacher training to foster competency-based education.
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