How Much a Dollar Cost

In Kendrick Lamar’s 2015 Grammy award winning album, ‘To Pimp a Butterfly,’ there is a track, ‘How Much a Dollar Cost’ which provides a commentary on our society and morality. The track begins with Kendrick rapping about a beggar who approached him, while he was filling up the tank of his luxury car. The beggar asked Kendrick for a dollar, but Kendrick refused knowing that the man would use it to obtain illegal substances. The beggar says to him, “My son, temptation is one thing that I've defeated, listen to me, I want a single bill from you.” The beggar... Read More

Economic Progress or Sustainable Prosperity?

Economic growth refers to a rise in the GDP of the country, such as due to a rise in production of goods and services in the economy or maybe due to an increase in employment in the country. Sustainable prosperity would mean operating in such a way that lives of future generations are not put on the line and that measures to conserve the environment are taken. One of the fastest growing economies, a market for the future, and an example of economic progress are some of the phrases India is addressed by. However, what is not mentioned is that... Read More

5 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment

A Happy Workplace is a Healthy Workplace It is said that one’s workplace is one’s second home. Nowadays, it has become the first home for many employees around the world. In this changing scenario, making your workplace environment a happy and healthy one is very important. Apart from comfortable cabins and workstations with all the requisite amenities, there are other aspects too to consider. Here are 5 ways in which you can make your workplace an oasis of harmony, purposefulness and fulfillment. Meet and Greet your Team Respect your colleagues on a personal as well as professional front. Have meaningful... Read More

Is banning plastic the best solution?

Over the years, we have been so selfish - destroying the planet and not thinking about the future generation. From wasting water to using harmful fuels, we have done it all, but the use of plastic might be the most heinous crime yet. Fortunately, the Government has contrived a movement for the betterment of the planet. The “Ban the Bag” movement has compelled all Mumbaikars to discard all plastics and refrain from using them. However, not everybody can see the good in this movement, can you? It is scientifically proven that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the... Read More

Ways to Reduce the Smartphone Addiction among Children

It is time we realise how invasive technology has become in our personal lives and how it is affecting our children's interactive skills and emotional intelligence. Nowadays, because of spending more and more time on their smartphones, many children have become less productive; face to face playtime has diminished and a distinct lack of empathy is being perceived among them. If you, as a parent, have been worried, then these 5 helpful tips will work wonders for you: Schedule a Special Bonding Time Spend time actively with your children. Go walking, swimming, horse riding with them. Read books together, watch... Read More

Yeh Dil Maange More….

VIBGYOR High Marathahalli gave us a fantastic opportunity to host one of the Dutch students for one week. Initially even the thought of accepting a foreign student was a bit scary. Concerns, concerns - Will she be comfortable, what will she eat, what if she feels home sick, and would we be good hosts? Eventually, we set all the worries aside and embraced the adventurous route. Nevertheless, it was rewarding. Not just us as host family, I am sure each of the participants had a truly rewarding experience from this student exchange programme and it will have an everlasting long-term... Read More


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