Mentorship
Perspectives in Practice: Using Dialogic Teaching to Help Students Think Deeply
Teaching perspectives is one of the quiet joys of my work at The Write Compass. In a recent W.I.N.G.S session, a child described a tiger as “bad” for hunting a deer. Instead of correcting her, we explored the ecosystem together; food chains, overgrazing, balance. Slowly, her narrative shifted. The tiger was no longer a villain; he was simply an animal doing what nature designed him to do.This is the power of dialogic teaching: children learn to think deeply, question gently, and rewrite their stories with understanding. If your school wants perspective‑driven learning, let’s collaborate with The Write Compass.
Travel
Hidden Gems in Uttarakhand: Why Mountain Homes Is Worth the Stay
A reset in the hills was long overdue. Lansdowne welcomed us with the kind of quiet our urban minds had been craving. Mountain Homes, tucked gently into Asankhet Village, felt like a place that understood slowness. Wooden cottage, morning chai with mountain views, our daughter reading books, and our golden retriever playing in the garden, everything felt beautifully unhurried. With no laptop and no rush, we slipped into a soft digital detox. Evenings under star‑filled skies, home‑cooked meals, board games, and warm conversations made this stay feel less like a getaway and more like a home that held us gently.
Planet
Why Indore Is a Zero‑Waste Leader: A Student’s Study of Cleanliness, Community and Urban Planning
Advika Karve, a 9th grader from JBCN International School, Mumbai, explores how Indore became India’s cleanest city through a detailed case study on its waste‑management model. In her research, she examines the city’s bin‑free system, strict segregation rules, bio‑CNG plants, GPS‑tracked garbage vehicles, and the strong civic sense that sets Indore apart. By analysing what other Indian cities can learn from Indore’s approach, Advika highlights how citizen participation, technology, and accountability together create a sustainable model for urban cleanliness.
People & Culture
Why Indore Is a Zero‑Waste Leader: A Student’s Study of Cleanliness, Community and Urban Planning
Advika Karve, a 9th grader from JBCN International School, Mumbai, explores how Indore became India’s cleanest city through a detailed case study on its waste‑management model. In her research, she examines the city’s bin‑free system, strict segregation rules, bio‑CNG plants, GPS‑tracked garbage vehicles, and the strong civic sense that sets Indore apart. By analysing what other Indian cities can learn from Indore’s approach, Advika highlights how citizen participation, technology, and accountability together create a sustainable model for urban cleanliness.
