As I drank in the joyful Puja celebrations across the city of Kolkata, this particular poster plastered by the roadsides was a real shock. Why should this even be permitted even if commerce has lost its conscience?
Early this morning, in a hospital in Howrah, Subani finally succumbed to the cancer that was her battle for more than 5 years.
Though she lost the fight with the disease, she won us forever with her indomitable spirit.
Rest easy dear Subani. Your light will always shine upon us.
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Reading with tech in class supported by reading with tech at home. Just 30 mins a few times/week - that's all that is needed to eradicate the curse of illiteracy. Tech can reach every classroom & every child now. Let's not wait anymore!
youtu.be/aCRqJX8_aEs – at Gurgaon, India
Over a decade ago I sat through my first ever classroom observation in a tiny rural govt school. I didn't need any further convincing. Today, as tech enables millions of children find a pathway towards reading, I can't wait to see such solutions reach every child, everywhere! – at Gurgaon, India
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Getting EdTech to the bottom 200M of our students is an absolute must. Technology is a window into the world - apps, the internet. This cannot be the habit of only the privileged. This is the opportunity to equalize at scale & very quickly. – at Kolkata, India
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Our children are finally heading back to school!Ed-tech has barely touched 200M students of India's 270M school going children. We must provide interventions that assist in class & empower at home. If we don't act urgently, it will be too late for too many. – at Gurgaon, India
Thanks people - much gratitude!
A pic of Subani between two rounds of chemo. She is aware that many kind & generous persons have come forward to help her as she fights the disease! – at Gurgaon, India
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Children have the beautiful gift of limitless hope. Primary school students of a government school in Maharashtra are excited they can now read their English textbooks with ReadToMe (a multi-sensory reading & comprehension AI app) on their phones. Simple joys, profound impact. – at Gurgaon, India
Best ad ever - straight from the heart of these young students of a government school of #Punjab! It's been terribly difficult for our children - struggling to stay abreast with learning the last 2 years. But there is hope, if we act together & quickly.
A picture may paint a thousand words - but some warm the heart! These education officers in Solapur district, Maharashtra show their appreciation for training received & convey their enthusiasm to help govt school students learn to read their English textbooks using ReadToMe. – at Gurgaon, India
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An incredible day with the incredible Anjali Gopalan @ All Creatures Great and Small. More than 500 dogs rescued & rehabilitated, cattle - horses - emus - cats - creatures. A place abundant with love & care. A place of joy. Thank the god who gave us Anjali. – at Gurgaon, India
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Almost everyday, we reach (000s of) teachers guiding them to use our AI tech that reads school textbooks. They use the platform in class & students revise on the app at home. What's incredible is the enthusiasm of 000s of ed officials on the ground espousing the cause for change! – at Gurgaon, India
