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How Indian Universities Can Become Global Knowledge Creators through a Self-Reliant Education System and Produce More Quality Talent via Career-Ready Programs

November 10, 2025

India’s higher education system stands at a transformative crossroads where national aspirations and global expectations converge. With over 1,100 universities and 40 million students, the challenge is no longer about expanding access; it is about achieving self-reliance, innovation, and employability to a global standard. The India Skills Report 2025 presents a mixed picture: while Kerala…

When Gym becomes the Sanctuary for Emotional Wellness

November 3, 2025

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Not too long ago, the gym was a space defined by mirrors, protein shakes, and personal bests. It was where people went to sculpt their bodies, track numbers, and chase the aesthetic ideal of strength. But that definition of fitness is changing fast. Across cities, from boutique studios to mainstream gyms, a quieter revolution is underway, one…

Cognitive Dissonance: The Battle of Conflicting Beliefs

June 8, 2024

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Cognitive Dissonance: The Battle of Conflicting Beliefs Consider these statements: “I enjoy smoking” and “I know smoking is unhealthy for me” “I love eating cheesecakes” and “Eating cakes will spike my blood sugar levels” “I value honesty” and “I can pass this exam by cheating” What is Cognitive Dissonance? When we hold these contradictory viewpoints,…

Embracing Stress Management and Resilience: A Path to Well-Being and Success

May 31, 2024

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In today’s fast-paced world, individuals often find themselves facing a myriad of challenges, from the pressures of work to personal obstacles that can feel overwhelming. It is imperative to recognize the importance of stress management and resilience development in effectively navigating these hurdles and cultivating a sense of well-being and success. Stress, a natural response…

Rise and Shine

March 24, 2022

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Unleash the Magic of your Liberal Self and Let your own World grow from the Inside Out! Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you could bridge the gap between who you are now and who you might be tomorrow? Blinded by the outer light, the well-preserved secret of your inner…

Liberal Arts: A therapy for the soul of Journalism

March 24, 2022

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“I’m not a big fan of journalism schools, except those that are organized around a liberal arts education. Have an understanding of history, economics and political science – and then learn to write.” ~ Tom Brokaw We essentially exist in relation to the tools that surround us. The blurring of the border between technical and…

The Transdisciplinary Turn in Liberal Arts

March 24, 2022

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Instead of practicing interdisciplinarity amongst similar disciplines, moving across diverging disciplines is more necessary given the needs of our times. Only a liberal arts foundation can nurture such a transdisciplinary attitude. Academia is a strange world in the way it ushers in change while treasuring the virtue of continuity. On one hand, disciplines are defined…

Towards the Philosophy of a Liberal Arts Teacher

March 11, 2022

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Let’s begin at the beginning! To understand the role of the Liberal Arts teacher in an age otherwise arraigned illiberal, we must go down the lanes of classic Greek philosophy. During the second half of the fifth century B.C., in Greece, we saw the rise of a group of tutors for the aristocrats and…

Significance and Contribution of Liberal Arts Education for Preserving the Human Society

March 11, 2022

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The Classical conception of liberal education and teaching methods were born when Aristotle divided knowledge into disciplines in ancient Greece. He believed, rhetoric, grammar, and logic were the practical and crucial segments of a liberal education. Since Plato’s day, the liberal curriculum has evolved significantly in terms of content. It includes a study to create…

Pursuing Knowledge for the Love of it; Flexner Revisited Eight Decades Later

March 11, 2022

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In the 21st century, we all are surrounded by communication devices and the world today is unthinkable without them. But just go two centuries back, even a century back, a few decades back in remote areas and communication devices were obscure, if not absent completely. Thus, beyond doubt the invention of radio and other communication…