There are few bloggers that you admire for their style of writing, few for their sheer audacity of challenging the norms, few for their ability to touch the right chords and few for how they garner massive readership. Rachna is one blogger that has it all and manages the fine balance with elan. A delight to read, her blog is truly a place where free thinking and progressive attitude prevails. You can also connect with her at FB and Twitter.
When she asked me to do a guest post for her blog, I was flattered, honored and for a while stunned too. Here is my little effort to bring into light a topic that is close to both of our hearts. Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. 
Here is the link : Young Guns Or Gunning For The Young?
These are by far the nicest words anyone has said about me. I will cherish them for a long, long time. I am truly touched and humbled by your love and respect. Thank you so much. And thank you for doing the wonderful Guest Post for me. As always your writing sparkles!
You deserve every bit of it Rachna so there is no exaggeration.
Thanks so much for having me over.
Hmpf…you mean to say I never said anything good about you . Uff……..
The earlier comment is for Rachna
As usual excellent writing Jas
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Rachna is in fix now .
Thanks Bhagya.
Bhagya Of course dear, you do, but look at how many wonderful things she has written about me
. Aaj kal paoon zameen par nahin padte mere, bolo dekha hai kabhi tumne mujhe udte hue 
. I am blessed to have friends like you guys in my life.
wah wah!
Frankly I don’t know who has done the honor to whom-Rachna for providing a well known and much followed platform or Jas,the brilliant writer,who does justice to every subject she handles.But one thing is certain that we the readers are the beneficiaries.
We should all realise that teachers make the difference and the foundation is built on what is being imparted in the young days-not only the knowledge,the good values,the hunger for learning and the ability to think independently.Sadly the private schools have become commercial and the government schools ineffective.Unlike in US where the children are made to understand the concepts with less of books and more of doing the work by themselves,here we make them cram and memorize..
As I said elsewhere the teachers should discover talent-academic, aesthetic and technical-and stimulate and guide the children to become proficient in their chosen skills. The teacher should act as a trigger, letting children roam free in their minds and seek answers to their unresolved questions. He should rejoice at the discovery of kindled spirits and provide the answers wherever he can.
Whose job is to provide basic primary and elementary education?The government does not even spend 6% on education.
Thanks so much Mr. KP for such kind words. I am really honored
I agree and our education system in a way binds the teachers as well and that’s the saddest part.
6% is too low. No wonder the entire country is heading to the point of no redemption.
I have written a POST as a reply
happy reading … it there
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ya I read the post errr comment but thanks for taking the time out for such a detailed prespective Bikram.
Left my two cents there. I agree for everything you have said about Rachna
Thanks Latha
Read your comment and replied too. oh yes, Rachna is one hell of a woman.
Thank you Latha and Jas
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yay! Will definitely go over and check it out!!
Thanks Rosh
loved ur post Jas.. loved the ending.. we wait for the kids to grow and then try remolding them..
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Thanks AM
seriously that is the saddest part and I wonder how different life could be if the right style of engage and learn strategy is used.
I can’t agree more with every word there Jas. Honestly, I have thought of such things and wonder how much fun learning is when not imposed! It is a shame that we must fear something that must come across as obviously wrong. Guidelines and norms at places are okay but to create a box and discourage from exploring outside is so wrong.
Have you heard of that song? Little boxes by Malvina Reynolds. Please please do so if you haven’t! One of the most profound songs ever.
No I haven’t but this is the first thing I am going to do after writing the comment. Our education system just does not encourage out of the box thinking.
You know I have heard teachers snubbing the children by saying , “Aisa hi hai yeh” “yes galat tareeka hai padne ka”
So may be good teacher’s training is also equally important as the right curriculum.
Thanks toffee
Yea, I think we need more inspired teachers. And I am not sure how to train them to be that. Maybe by example? Maybe by pairing them with passionate people ?
I loved it!! And rest in Rachna’s blog
Thanks so much Meena
i have been reading Rachna Ji for quite some time now and agree what you say about her….
read your post there and I congratulate you for the wonderful write up about an important issue….
Thanks so much Irfan. I am glad that you liked it. Hope to see you here more often.
Thank you Irfan!
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Lovely post, Jas. So relevant. My comment on Rachana’s blog.
Thanks Kaye
Glad to see you here.