Quizzing, Quriosity & QShala
References to the sense of curiosity can be found littered throughout our culture. The cartoon character from the late 90s and early 2000s, Curious George,…
Month: February 2021
Breaking the Sky-High Glass Ceiling: Women in the Indian Air Force
13% of the Indian Air Force is made up of women, the largest percentage of women among all the armed forces in India. However, women…
Sign language : An Expression of Human Rights
For a minute, let’s close our eyes and take a vacation to a foreign land, where the language is as foreign as its cuisine. With…
The new normal : Adapting beyond adjusting
It has been 1 year since the nation has practically been shut down. Homes have become offices. The keyboard trays are extended plate holders, the…
Healing Through the Times: The History of Wound Care
The history of healing and caring for wounds is intertwined with human history. From prehistoric times to now, humans have been hurt, bled, and had…
Coconut water in biotechnology
“Hard outside, but sweet inside,” they say about the humble coconut. In many parts of the world, especially coastal towns and cities in India, the…
Education and the Pandemic
When a family member falls sick, the attention moves to the sickness and the child’s studies suffer. If someone is admitted to hospital or ICU,…
Photography as a map-making device
Taking stunning photos is certainly an art — wildlife photography, action photography, more recently wedding / event photography — the career options are endless. Have…
QShala’s Sync with National Education Policy
A new light has dawned upon the education system of India! The education system of the mid-20th century has come to an end with the…
From dough to Play Doh: Learning innovation from this story of “repurposing”
As a child, did you have toys without which playtime might as well have been nap time? Remote-controlled cars, Lego, the ever-smiling Barbie doll, and…