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The Future of Work with AI: What Students Need to Know

Maya Malhotra, a 10th grader from Mahindra International School, Pune, is exploring the complex and timely question: will artificial intelligence replace human jobs? In her thoughtful essay, Maya examines how AI is reshaping industries, from customer service to healthcare, and how countries like Japan and the U.S. are using AI to address labour shortages and aging populations. She contrasts this with India’s challenge of reskilling its youthful workforce. With a balanced lens, Maya highlights the irreplaceable value of creativity, empathy, and collaboration—skills that machines can’t replicate. Her work invites young readers to reflect, adapt, and prepare for an AI-powered future.

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Criminal Profiling: The Science Behind the Stories

Maya Malhotra, a Class 10 student from Mahindra International School, explores the basics of criminal profiling. Unlike the “mind reading” often shown on TV, profiling is a careful process that applies psychology, forensic science, and technology to study behaviour and identify suspects. From cases like Jack the Ripper to the Mad Bomber, it has become an important investigative tool. In this article, Maya introduces a discipline rooted in science that requires careful analysis and ethical responsibility.

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The Avengers Within: Iron (Wo)Man Lessons in Leadership, Mentorship, and Letting Go

We weren’t just a chatbot testing team — we were The Avengers. Each of us brought our own strengths, our own quirks, and somehow, amidst the chaos, we built a system that worked like clockwork. As Iron (Wo)Man, my role was to lead, mentor, and protect, but also to know when to step back. Letting go wasn’t easy, especially when you’ve nurtured a team from scratch. Yet, I learned that true leadership isn’t about holding on — it’s about empowering others to fly on their own, even when the script changes unexpectedly. And yes, we still “miss each other 3000.”

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Electric Vehicles – Let’s drive for a cleaner planet

Can Electric Vehicles (EVs) pave the way to a safer planet? 8th Grader Aarush Mohan is all for Electric Vehicles. He feels this would be an answer to the rising air pollution and rising fuel prices, to name a few. As he explores the various facets of Evs’ entry into the Indian market, he is hopeful that very soon, our country will be on the road to a greener and cleaner planet.

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Why I admire Elon Musk – the Times Person of the Year 2021

8th Grader Aarush Mohan is a huge fan of Elon Musk. Despite all the bouquets and brickbats showered on Musk, Aarush admires him for his personality, sense of humour, entrepreneurial skills, ability to thrive across several industries and having the courage to take huge risks – all this apart from being the richest man on Earth. Clearly, Musk has done something right to be admired by many, including 13-year-old Aarush. Read on to know why Aarush looks up to Musk…

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How Parents can protect their children from the dangers of the Cyberworld

The last year has been quite something. A mean virus has affected people across all age groups. Children being the most vulnerable, have been stripped away from a much-needed school environment being forced to study online. While we’re thankful for their continued online learning, but having our children spend more time online is a cause for worry. Parashie Sidhwani explores the threats to children when they spend hours online and how parents can safeguard the interests of innocent minds falling prey to cyber threats.

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Are Coding classes necessary for Children?

With rise of Coding classes for children in our country, Associate Professor teaching Electronics & Communication Engineering, Dr Praba N (PhD) ponders over whether it is really necessary for young minds to learn something so soon. She asks some pertinent questions to parents and leaves it up to them to decide, that in the race of trying to be tech-savvy, our children should not forget to be empathetic human beings.

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