Interview

In today’s world, we seldom hear someone talk about birdwatching. But New Delhi-based designer, illustrator and book maker, Devangana Dash wrote a book about it. Her motivation – to encourage more people, esp., children to listen to the…
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As a founder of one of India’s prominent educational think tanks, Dr Parth J Shah has been at the forefront of formulating several education policies of the country. But it was his experience as a parent that changed the way he looks at…
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1. Tell us about your organisation, Life School. What are its main activities? Life School is about sharing experiences, learning and co-creating methods to inspire a fulfilling life. I started this organisation to help people find their…
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Dr Anshu Arora was recently awarded ‘CBSE Teachers Awards 2017-18’ for her valuable contribution in the field of education. She has over 24 years of teaching and administrative experience and is a recipient of several awards like ‘Jewel of…
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A jazz concert featuring Mexican singer Magos Herrera and Brazilian group Trio Afora was recently held in Delhi wherein the duo mesmerised the city's music lovers with their Mexican and Brazilian classics, as well as soon-to-be released…
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School curriculum, exams, quality of teachers, pedagogy – the coming years will see major changes taking place in the education sector of the country. In a candid talk with Aditi Bhan, outgoing Secretary, School Education & Literacy,…
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“Strong is the new skinny,” says Sucheta Pal, ambassador and education specialist, Zumba Fitness  LLC. In an interview with The Peeper Times, Pal tells us how Zumba is aiding in developing a healthy lifestyle among people of all age groups,…
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IL&FS Education & Technology Services Ltd. (IETS) recently launched its online learning platform, Geneo. The platform offers free personalised learning through curriculum-aligned content for students of class 8 to 10. In an…
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We recently caught up with Shaguna Gahilote at her storytelling festival, Kathakar. This year, the annual festival saw the release of her book, Curious Tales from the Himalayas, which she has co-authored along with her sister Prarthana. The…
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He was a student, had just completed graduation, when together with his college friends, he started the company, ideaForge. Today, drones developed by them are used widely by Indian government for a range of reasons – from surveillance to…
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Given yoga's increasing popularity, many people want to take it up as their career. But where should one study? What type of course should one opt for? The Peeper Times speaks to Dr Ishwar V. Basavaraddi, Director, Morarji Desai National…
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Earlier this month, India successfully launched the 'South Asia satellite,' described as India's gift to her neighbours. But besides the space diplomacy, GSAT-9 is important because of its role in GAGAN system. SPACE Foundation's President…
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Prominent NASA scientist Dr Paul Rosen was in India recently to felicitate two young Indians whose discovered asteroids are now recognised by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Describing his experience with India, Dr Rosen said…
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