Study of teachers links leadership to psychological empowerment

Oct 19, 2022

The study, done in China, found that teachers in the Chinese equivalent of professional learning communities (PLCs) were more willing to share their knowledge and expertise when they rated their PLC leaders as being higher in humility.

Festive Season: From Dhanteras to Diwali, Bhai Dooj, everything you need to know about these occasions

Oct 19, 2022

Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all celebrate Diwali each year to symbolize the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and happiness over hopelessness. The festival of lights known as Deepavali is widely observed across the country. Pujas are performed, rituals are performed, homes are decorated with diyas, rangoli, ornaments, and lights, delicious sweets and meals are enjoyed, new traditional clothing is worn, and more.

After two years of muted celebrations, Kali Puja preparations begin in full swing in Kolkata

Oct 19, 2022

Kali Puja, a festival dedicated to the goddess Kali, is celebrated on the new moon day (Dipannita Amavasya) of the Hindu month Kartik. Goddess Kali is represented in the scriptures as a black woman with four arms; in one hand she has a sword, in another the head of the giant she has slain. The other two hands are for Abhaya Mudra i.e. protection and Varada Mudra for granting boons. This year, Kali Puja and Diwali are falling on the same day.