India is one of the few countries in the world where a whopping 90% of disabled children do not receive any form of education. There are a handful of schools in Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi where inclusive education is being practised. In these schools innovative teaching techniques like theatre, music and group work have replaced traditional teaching techniques.

Most schools, however, remain unconvinced that inclusive education will work in the long run; either they have different sections for disabled students or they have none. More…

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It’s quite a hep thing to tell people that you went holidaying in Italy. Customarily to be followed by a gargantuan description, and if possible photo album, of the architecturally overloaded trip. In any case, there is only that much that most people can associate with Italy: Venice, Pisa, Rome and the Pope - not necessarily in that order. More…

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All cities in history have had to face several challenges. They go through moments of glory and periods of decline. Toledo overcame several military sieges, attacks and upheavals in its life time, emerging as an attractive place to live in. a place that is still able to surprise visitors at every step they take in its old streets! More…

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The French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) is the name given to the southeastern part of the French Mediterranean coast. It is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the world, and home to the Cannes Film Festival (le Festival international du film de Cannes) and the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco (Grand Prix de Monaco). More…

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Gloria Steiner in her book “Moving beyond Words” says that our world is divided into two parts: the male and the female. There has always been a wide gap between the roles of the two in every walk of life, especially when it comes to choosing suitable careers. More…

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I had my sights set on Mount Whitney last summer when I learned that it was the highest point in the contiguous United States (yes, I am a sucker for superlatives). That hard-fought passes were required for the trail just made it more enticing. More…

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Bommai Kolu, also known as Golu, traditionally a women’s festival, is celebrated by South Indians (Tamilians especially) during Dassera (Navaratri). More…

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