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Inside the Global India Leadership Programme: Redefining Leadership in the AI Era
Mar 31, 2026 9 min read

Inside the Global India Leadership Programme: Redefining Leadership in the AI Era

The Imperative for Continuous Upskilling for Business LeadersThe global labour market is undergoing one of the most rapid transformations in modern economic history. The World Economic Forum

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“Just Two Weeks?” – My Summer at Cambridge with Global Education Lab
Jan 23, 2026 5 min read

“Just Two Weeks?” – My Summer at Cambridge with Global Education Lab

Written by Samvritha (Grade 9), participant of the Summer Programme at CambridgeIt’s wild how two weeks can stretch into what feels like an entire new chapter of your life. When I first got on the plane to London for the GEL Global Young Leaders Summer Camp 2025, I was excited, but also wondering: What if everyone’s super strict? What if it’s just school with a British accent and tighter rules?Spoiler: it wasn’t. It was better. Way better.From Strangers to People Who Just... Get You The first ti

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How My Cambridge Summer Became a Turning Point
Dec 4, 2025 11 min read

How My Cambridge Summer Became a Turning Point

Written by Jivika Vikamshi, participant of the Summer Programme at Girton College, CambridgeThe Warmest Day in CambridgeCambridge wasn’t supposed to feel like this. In my imagination, it was always misty and cold, wrapped in scarves and the smell of rain-soaked stone. But the day I arrived, it was warm -almost too warm. The streets shimmered under the sun as bicycles darted past me, bells chiming sharp little notes into the air. People rushed into meetings, disappeared behind heavy wooden doors,

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India School programme
Brainstorm International School: Pioneering Transformational Education in India.
Mar 17, 2025 4 min read

Brainstorm International School: Pioneering Transformational Education in India.

In an era where the world is evolving at an unprecedented pace, the role of education in shaping young minds and preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow has never been more critical. Across the globe, educators are continually seeking ways to create environments that foster curiosity, creativity, and global citizenship. One institution in Pune, India, is leading the charge in this transformation: Brainstorm International School and we were lucky to stop by and reflect on their educational

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Green School Bali
Connecting mind, body and soul through education - The purpose as described by Swadhaa
Jan 19, 2025 3 min read

Connecting mind, body and soul through education - The purpose as described by Swadhaa

We live in a hyper competitive and dynamic world where the rules of engagement are constantly changing; what we know today evolves, disseminates and changes. There is a growing imperative to keep up and in the chase, more and more people are reporting burn-outs. Where does the pressure start? Is it at homes or in schools? Are we, as a culture, pushing our fears and anxieties on our children and teaching them that the only way to move ahead in life is to compete and comply? That may be the case a

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A Journey of Transformation: The Cambridge Education Lab Impact Tour
Jan 4, 2025 6 min read

A Journey of Transformation: The Cambridge Education Lab Impact Tour

In the fast-paced, hyper-competitive world we live in today, where success is often measured by grades, exams, and rankings, it

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India School programme
Doon Valley Public School: A Vision for Sustainability and Holistic Education in Himachal Pradesh
Dec 29, 2024 5 min read

Doon Valley Public School: A Vision for Sustainability and Holistic Education in Himachal Pradesh

Nestled in the serene landscape of Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh, Doon Valley Public School (DVPS) stands as a beacon of innovation in the realm of education. With a commitment to academic excellence, sustainability, and a holistic approach to child development, the school offers an environment that nurtures young minds and prepares them for the future.What truly sets Doon Valley apart is its founder

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India School programme
DCM Young Entrepreneurs School: Pioneering Entrepreneurship Education in India
Dec 17, 2024 4 min read

DCM Young Entrepreneurs School: Pioneering Entrepreneurship Education in India

In today’s fast-paced world, where innovation and entrepreneurship are becoming key drivers of economic growth and personal success, the need to nurture entrepreneurial mindsets from a young age is greater than ever. One school in India is not just preparing students for exams but is shaping them into leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Located in Ludhiana, Punjab, DCM Young Entrepreneurs School (DCM YES) is revolutionizing education by embedding entrepreneurship into its core curriculum from Ki

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Finland education
Our learnings from education system in Finland and Estonia - May 2024
Jul 31, 2024 4 min read

Our learnings from education system in Finland and Estonia - May 2024

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