Being a peer educator for disadvantaged students proved to be an inspirational experience for Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Correspondent from Kolkata in India, who describes an unforgettable pupil. Eleven year old Salma had probably realised that education was her only way to emancipation, to get out of the sordid mess her life had become. Being forced by her …
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Denied a much-anticipated game of cricket, Harmanan Singh, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Mumbai in India, devised a way to give disadvantaged children the opportunity to play sports. It was a bright summer day – ideal conditions for a game of cricket. My friends and I had a long summer break to go as we started proceedings for the …
A small scale venture to promote education can be a first step toward economic opportunity, writes Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Correspondent from Kolkata in India, as he envisions a plan to help the poorest of the poor. India, though termed as a developing country, is plagued by a multitude of social, economic, environmental, infrastructure, political …
Mridul Upadhyay, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from New Delhi, interviews Ayswarrya Ganapathiraman, a student leader and the Asia Representative in the Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) Steering Committee. He finds that her insight helps to explain the role of the CSA. Mridul: Hi Ayswarrya! What is the CSA and why is it important? Ayswarrya: CSA is an …
The value of truth has a central role in bringing peace to society, writes Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Correspondent from Kolkata in India, as he reflects on society’s emphasis on materialism and progress. I am a simple boy. My world revolves around my loving parents, caring friends and motivating teachers. My upbringing has been in a culturally …
Diwali is a celebration of light that infuses the atmosphere with happiness, but Abhilash Borah, 21, a Correspondent from Assam, India, sees it as a time to reflect on the needs of others and on the power of education. This is the time of celebrations of joy, and the time of life to enjoy the …
Peace and development are two sides of the same coin, writes Omang Agarwal, 19, a Correspondent from India, as he reflects on how peace affects both individuals and nations. Peace has become a very important issue with reference to the current sufferings being witnessed by fellow “earth-ians” from different countries. The civil wars in Iraq …
Preconceived attitudes can limit the potential of individuals, writes Ishan Agarwal, 20, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kolkata in India, who argues in favour of challenging bias to allow personal and societal growth. Often we are prevented from achieving success in a given field or endeavour, not due to lack of talent or skill, but rather due …
Feminism is a controversial issue, writes Omang Agarwal, 19, a Correspondent from India, but he suggests that looking at the women in one’s own family can make a strong argument in favour of gender equality. Feminism in India has been controversial and under fire due to the influence of many traditions, religions, customs and orthodox laws. …
The benefits of development have not been equally distributed, especially when it comes to education, writes Abhilash Borah, 21, a Correspondent from Assam, India, who argues for increased monitoring and continued effort to ensure children have access to quality schooling. It was one noteworthy wintery day, part of a week studying a 1600-million-year-old geologic structure in …