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Ready for the Digital SAT? Overcoming Common Challenges and Boosting Scores

As the SAT goes digital, Indian students face new challenges—from screen fatigue to tech tools—but with the right preparation, they can adapt and succeed in this changing exam landscape.

Are software engineers losing skills? Rise of ‘vibe coders’ vs programmers

The classroom became their coffin: How many more children must die before the world says enough?

‘We survived by sheer luck’: Kashmir family’s harrowing escape as mortar shell strikes just meters from home

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When the state fails, the nation must act: Protecting innocents amidst West Bengal’s communal violence

Breaking the myth: Do only busy parents send their kids to boarding schools?

Peter Willet, Deputy Head – Pastoral at Shrewsbury International School India.

No ban, no boundaries: Smartphones surge in classrooms as India lags behind on policy

With no national law regulating smartphone use in schools, Indian students face rising distractions, cyber risks, and educational setbacks as classrooms struggle to adapt to the digital age.

The Ukrainian conflict: A catalyst for global geopolitical realignment

Ryan Baidya, Ph.D., MBA, of Takshila Foundation, examines the Ukraine war’s impact on global geopolitics. The conflict has strained NATO, the EU, and U.S. leadership while empowering emerging powers like Iran, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. As Western influence declines, shifting alliances may redefine global security and governance, necessitating a new Dharmic Democracy-led world order.

The Perils of inclusivity without boundaries: A historical and contemporary examination

Ryan Baidya, Ph.D., MBA, Takshila Foundation, San Jose, USA, explores the balance between inclusivity and exclusivity in Sanatana Dharma. While Hinduism embraces diversity and coexistence, conversion-based religions often seek expansion through exclusivity. This openness, though enriching, also poses risks. True inclusivity must uphold dharma while guarding against adharma to preserve cultural and spiritual integrity.