Teaching Is a Senseful Activity, but We Made It NON SENSE - From HEI view point I recently read Prof. Krishna Kumar’s column “The Teacher Is Walking Away,” and it felt more like a cry for help than just an article. He highlighted how teachers in CBSE schools are leaving classrooms due to excessive workloads and bureaucratic pressures that overshadow their true role as mentors and guides.  As I reflected on his words, I realized that a similar scenario exists in higher education institutions offering professional courses like engineering, medicine, and management. This insight inspired me to explore the various factors causing faculty in HEIs to step away from teaching.  To make these factors easier to understand and remember, I framed them under the acronym  NON SENSE . Teachers are not walking away because they have lost passion. They are walking away because the system has turned teaching into NON SENSE , quite literally. Let’s decode what’s behind this NON SENS...

Understanding Mental Health: A Silent Priority in India Mental Health? Mental health is the foundation of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how we think, feel, and act shaping our relationships, productivity, and overall happiness. It’s not just about being free from mental illness; it’s about having resilience, emotional balance, and a sense of purpose. Just as physical health determines the strength of our body, mental health determines the strength of our mind.  A sound mind helps us respond to life’s challenges with clarity and calmness. Mental Health Statistics in India Mental health in India remains an area that needs urgent attention. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Mental Health Survey (NMHS) : Nearly 14% of India’s population suffers from some form of mental disorder. Around 56 million Indians live with depression and 38 million with anxiety disorders. Suicide is the leading cause of death am...