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A few months ago, I stood at a crowded bus stop, holding my daughter’s hand. The bus arrived already full, and we had to squeeze in with great difficulty. That morning, the water in our tank had run out early, the hospital queue for her vaccination was long. And at the vegetable stall, the price of tomatoes had shot up—again I came home exhausted, wondering why daily life felt so hard. Slowly, I began to understand—these problems weren’t just everyday troubles; they were signs of a deeper issue. From water shortages to traffic, from rising costs to long hospital waits, many of these challenges are connected to our growing population and how we are managing our shared resources. World Population Day, observed every year on July 11, was established by the United Nations in 1989 to raise awareness about such issues. It encourages us to think about population not just as numbers in a textbook, but as something that directly affects our lives—our health, education, environment, and overall well-being. In 2023, India became the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people. While this is a major milestone, it brings with it both challenges and opportunities.

When I think back to my school and college days, the word “yoga” meant only one thing to me—physical exercise. It was all about bending and stretching, staying fit, and maybe finding some calm in the process. I saw it as something you did on a mat, in the early morning hours, before rushing off to face the world. It was helpful, yes, but somehow it felt limited—like it only scratched the surface of something much deeper. That understanding changed for me in the most unexpected way— through books. I came across the writings of Sri Aurobindo, and his words lit a quiet fire within me. As I read, I began to feel that yoga was not just about what the body could do—it was about how the soul could grow. His words, “All life is yoga,” echoed in my mind, gently but firmly shifting my perspective. I realized that yoga wasn’t confined to a space or a posture. It was a way of life.

Founded by a group of marine biologists, Know Your Fish is a voluntary initiative that works towards an ocean-friendly lifestyle. Upon identifying a significant gap between scientific research and public understanding regarding sustainable seafood choices, Know Your Fish officially launched their website in 2017, encouraging and empowering consumers to eat seafood responsibly by providing informed choices that are based on a compilation of decades of marine research. As a team of researchers who love the ocean, marine life, and seafood, Know Your Fish aims to help anyone who loves seafood make choices that are sensitive to our oceans and people. Edited excerpts from the interview with Pooja Rathod and Mayuresh Gangal, co- founders of Know Your Fish.

At Mirambika, we embrace the philosophy of Free Progress, inspired by the Mother, allowing children to learn at their own pace without rigid expectations. Our approach focuses on engaging, activity-based learning, prioritizing readiness over traditional benchmarks like writing, especially for younger children. By setting clear goals and observing each child's unique traits, we empower them to take charge of their learning journey. Our holistic evaluation system assesses both student and teacher development, with detailed reports for younger students evolving into interpretative assessments for older ones, and a marking system introduced only in class VIII to meet external standards. This nurturing methodology fosters genuine self-discovery and growth for both children and educators.