Never has the world so lost its way
As it has, alas, so sadly today,
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Whether or not “Himalayasia” ever catches on as a name, the underlying question it poses is a serious one for a region that houses a quarter of the world’s population, spends tens of billions of dollars a year arming itself against its own neighbors, and still trades more easily with the far side of the globe than across its own borders
South Asia Needs Cross-Border Internships, Not Only Degrees Abroad
South Asia often discusses youth mobility after a student has already decided to leave the region. A stronger regional system would give students another option before that point: international experience that is close enough to be practical, but different enough to change what they learn.
School Absenteeism and Growing Coaching Culture: Are we Compromising the Future of an Entire Generation?
If dummy admissions, prolonged school absenteeism, and an unregulated coaching culture continue unchecked, we may end up producing students who have spent enormous amounts of time and money on education without actually receiving the education they need.
Education as a Game Changer for South Asia: India can Become an Educational Leader
If South Asian governments urgently review and reform their education systems, the region can all benefit within 15 years from our demographic dividend and unleash the region's immense knowledge and growth potential within a generation.New education systems must be interactive and inter-operative to allow free movement of professionals, capital and labour around the region
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A Lost World
Desire
O how immortal is the soul,
And how fatal is desire,
If This Valley In Which I Wander
If this valley in which I wander,
And the hills surrounding it,
Pandora’s Box
If the box was full of Evil
Why was it gifted at all?
A Missive (Not a Missile) for Peace, Mr. President
Certainly, do what you think you must
To keep your country ‘first’
My Life
When I look back at the years gone by
I do so with a gentle smile
The Cycle of Life
The ferocity of the good ol’ sun
The serenity of the moon,
My Name Is Pretty Winter
Why do you look at me disconsolately,
When warmth is all I provide?
Someone Keep Me Company
Someone keep me company,
Someone share some thoughts with me,
The Game of Life
Life is a game,
Light-hearted stuff:
The Eyes Will Not Your Secrets Keep
Those with secrets in their hearts,
Have no place to hide,
O, for the Ecstasy of not knowing
O, for the ecstasy of not knowing
That which would rend my heart,
The Beauty of the Unknown
Ripples in the pond and waves in the sea;
Little steps, giant strides of an unknown destiny.
The natural intelligence of Man
The natural intelligence of Man
Ensures that we, as Humans
Ordinary People Are Extraordinary People
Sailor, tinker, tailor, et al,
Ordinary people at one's beck and call,
