Book Review: Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons by Anand Neelakantan

 The Ramayana is an epic and a timeless guide that imparts wisdom at every turn, helping us navigate life's complexities. It offers profound insights into diverse situations, teaching us how to make righteous choices and emerge with a sense of fulfillment. And it is also true that one has read and viewed various versions of the Ramayana. If you are wondering why there are various versions with varied perspectives when the tale was simple, then you will find the answers in the book Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons by Anand Neelakantan.

What to do before CBSE Class 10 & Class 12 Results – Tips for Students and Parents

 As the CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board results approach, it's completely normal for students and parents to experience a mix of anticipation, anxiety, and uncertainty. After months of effort from classes and coaching to exams the waiting period can feel especially long and emotionally taxing. But this in-between phase doesn't have to be filled with stress. In fact, it can be a valuable time for self-reflection, future planning, and emotional readiness.

Here’s how students can make the most of the days leading up to the CBSE results:

Motherhood in Metaphors: Happy Mother's Day

On Mother’s Day, words often fall short of capturing the boundless love, strength, and quiet brilliance of a mother. But sometimes, poetry steps in where language pauses.

Motherhood in Metaphors is a tribute to every mother who has ever shaped a soul, anchored a storm, and lit the first fire of belonging in a child's life. We’ve tried to capture a mother’s essence through a constellation of metaphors, each one an attempt to sketch the indescribable. A mother’s presence is rarely loud, but always life-altering—felt in tides, kites, and laughter. Through these metaphors, we celebrate her eternal imprint on our journeys.

How Moms Help Kids Understand Operation Sindoor

 "A mother is a child’s first teacher she can turn the hardest lessons into stories of love and understanding." — Inspired by Maria Montessori

Yes, a mother often a child's first teacher, guide, and source of comfort can teach her children to face difficult situations with positivity and courage. In times of national tension, such as when India has launched Operation Sindoor to protect its citizens and curb terrorism, it is imperative that the conversation reaches every household. A mother’s role becomes even more crucial in explaining the various aspects of Operation Sindoor to her children. Understanding why India has taken these steps and how the situation has evolved, especially when a country must defend itself against attacks from a neighboring nation that supports terrorism becomes essential.

Young minds, influenced by news and social media, can become confused, anxious, or misinformed. It is a mother’s warmth and wisdom that can help them understand such complex issues with age-appropriate clarity and reassurance.

We have broadly listed pointers based on age groups and their levels of understanding to help parents plan their conversations.