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Climate Change: Beyond Awareness

Some thoughts on reading a newspaper article a few days ago ~ Title: For GenZ, climate awareness isn’t turning into action Author: Siddhant Sarang Date: 9th May, 2026 Newspaper: Indian Express Belling the Climate Cat This is a succinct article on climate awareness. There is a lot to concur with the author’s views from how our urban English speaking Gen Z are aware of the details of AQI and IPCC while the farmers affected by climate change are not part of the climate conversations at all to warning that carbon offset is a sham and reminding us that reels are not a solution! However, I disagree with the author’s premise that the reason why Gen Z, our most climate informed generation so far, indulges in actions that harm the planet without giving a second thought, is political failure and not hypocrisy. Gen Z which is well aware of the intricacies of climate change will also be aware how it can contribute as individuals to help contain global warming and carbon-dioxide levels. COVID also...
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Banaras: Learning Spaces

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Behind the Chai , Mithai and Paan in Banaras A slighted edited version appears in The Hindu . Warm thanks to friends at each of these learning spaces and Eesha. A lot has been said about Banarasi’s lanes being home to some of the finest chai, mithai and paan one can savour. Locals affirm that some of these older stalls and shops are, akin to the ghats, very much a part of Banaras' identity. Over almost a decade that I have put in at Banaras I have visited and revisited some of these stalls and shops. Initially I was blown away by the regularly high quality of the chai , mithai , and paan that permeated my senses. Some of the tastes, textures and smells I experienced here were new for me as were the sensations they aroused in my body. Over a period of time I realised that at these spaces perfection is the norm. As I put in more time I observed, and engaged with, the people who ran these spaces; people behind the perfection. These people, centred beings, live in the moment ( the ...
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Publication list

Finally worked on the layout of the publication list ~ 2026 School s in India today , Teacher Plus blog , Blog (Education) Caste in the classroom , Teacher Plus , Blog (Education, Books) Tryst with words , Sahyadri Newsletter, Blog (Education) A book on rails that often derails , ( The social life of Indian trains: A journey by Amitava Kumar ), Deccan Herald , Blog (Book Review, Trains) 2025 Striking a balance in the world of children , Deccan Herald , Blog (Education) Is craft centered education the way to go? (Gender and craftwork in rural society: The role of education by Nidhi Gaur ), Teacher Plus , Blog (Book Review, Education) Making economics accessible ( Poor economics for kids by Esther Duflo and Cheyenne Olivier ), Teacher Plus , Blog (Book Review) A slide down the mountains ( Up the Mountains of India by Mala Kumar ), Teacher Plus , Blog (Book Review)  A book that nudges you to ask questions ( My story, my voice: Sita and Helen by Shailee ), Teacher Plu...
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