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10Most
DESIRABLE Colleges of
PSYCHOLOGY
2021
Auro University
Transcending to Higher
Knowledge Systems
Chinmaya
Vishwavidyapeeth
Delivering Professional
Psychology Education with a
Twist of Indian Knowledge Systems
Brain Hacks
The multitudinous
applications of psychology
in digital life
Surana
College
To Mould
Characters
and Careers
Hold Your Breadth
Interesting and
Controversial
Facts about IQ

EDITOR’S
NOTE
DECODING THE
COMPLEXITIES
OF THE HUMAN
MIND
Sumita Sarkar
sumita@theknowledgereview.com

The human mind has always intrigued people. The
functioning of the brain, its interpretation of
experiences and resultant behavioural patterns have
been a matter of serious research since time immemorial.
That the human brain is the most complex organ is a well-
known fact. It is many times beyond our deciphering. A
comprehensive understanding of the brain is necessary to
answer many unanswered questions. Understanding how
human emotions are received, processed, and transformed
into behaviours based upon our experience of the situations,
ourselves, and people around us continue to grab the
attention of psychologists.
It is amazing how the human brain captures information
from the internal and external environment and translates
this into experiences and relationships.
The curiosity to know about the mind has led to many
scientific research and the quest is still going on. The first
known incidences of research on human brain and
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psychology date back to the 16 century. The first
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psychology laboratory was, however, founded in the 19
century by the father of experimental psychology, Wilhelm
Maximilian Wundt.
That we are living in turbulent times goes without saying.
Well-being is what people are seeking today. This makes it
even more pertinent to dive deep into the human mind.
The increasing levels of stress, disintegration of joint family
that used to be the support system, the decreasing levels of
tolerance and diminishing morals, ethics and values have
led to psychological disturbances that have elevated the
demand for psychologists. Today, every sector has
psychologists to deal with issues that engulf people in the
respective sector. They are in demand in educational
institutions, industries, corporate sectors, sports, social
service organisations, forensic and other fields besides
being in demand as an independent practitioner. The need
for clinical and counselling psychologists are expected to
grow further in the next few years.
The demand for trained psychologists in India has seen a
spurt in the recent years and this demand is expected to
grow in leaps and bounds. This is the right time to study
psychology not just to help people have healthy minds but
also to make a lucrative career. The scope of psychology is
vast.
There are several colleges that are offering quality
education in psychology. We handpicked few of these
colleges that outshine the others with excellence in
education, providing options of exploring case studies and
research besides theoretical knowledge. We featured these
colleges in our latest edition of The Knowledge Review,
10 Most Desirable Colleges of Psychology 2021.
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Transcending to Higher
Knowledge Systems
AURO UNIVERSITY
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Delivering Professional
Psychology Education with a Twist
of Indian Knowledge Systems
CHINMAYA
VISHWAVIDYAPEETH
To Mould Chanracters
and Careers
SURANA COLLEGE
30

E N T S
A R T I C L E S
18 26
The Multitudinous Applications
of Psychology in Real Life
Brain Hacks
Interesting and Controversial
Facts About IQ
Hold Your Breadth
34
New Age Learning: A Perspective on
the Different Learning Models
The Way Forward
14
Leadership and Spirituality
Broader Perspective
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Auro University admissions.aurouniversity.edu.in
AURO University, founded by the Rama Family, is inspired
by the vision and teachings of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh and
The Mother. Its aim is to provide integral education, skill
sets and values needed to lead a more purposeful and
fullling life in today’s complex and changing world.
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth cvv.ac.in
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (CVV) was conceptualised in
2016, the birth centenary year of the inspirational visionary,
Swami Chinmayananda. Its Psychology programme has
been developed to prepare students to meet the increasing
demand for psychological understanding and application in
diverse elds in India and abroad
Christ College Irinjalakuda christcollegeijk.edu.in
Daulat Ram College dr.du.ac.in
DIT University dituniversity.edu.in
DIT University is designed to provide holistic education,
enabling students to stand on their own feet. The focus is
always on promotion of self-learning and honing talents to
ensure the all-round development amongst its students.
MIT Arts Design &
Technology (MIT ADT)
mituniversity.edu.in
Sangameshwar College sangameshwarcollege.ac.in
St. Claret College claretcollege.edu.in
SAGE University sageuniversity.in
Surana College, Bangalore suranacollege.edu.in
Christ College was started in 1956, by the Devamatha
Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), an
indigenous religious congregation founded in 1831. The
Department of Psychology provides a graduation
programme in Psychology and a post-graduation
programme in Clinical Psychology.
The department of Psychology at Daulat Ram College has a
history of over four decades is well-equipped with state-of-art
laboratories, latest psychological tests and equipments. It has
an active Psychology Association which organizes several
academic and co-curricular activities including conferences
and a departmental magazine "PsyTrack".
MIT Art Design and Technology (MIT ADT) University) is a
place where creativity and innovation coexist. MIT ADT has
been established under the agship of the prestigious MIT
Group of Institutions. It is a UGC recognized,
multidisciplinary university.
SAGE University is the top innovative university in central
India that not only helps you to dream, but also drives you,
motivates you, and gears you up to bring in that very
essential component called changes that makes tomorrow
better.
The Sangameshwar College has progressively proved a
leader in higher education and renowned centre of
learning, having distinguished itself by preserving its
heritage and is simultaneously forging ahead with times
under the able guidance of Chairman Smt. H.M. Kadadi
and Secretary Shri. D. A. Kadadi.
St. Claret College introduces the students to various
psychological processes with a view to developing a holistic
outlook towards life and prepares them for a great career
ahead. Their programmes offer papers from different
disciplines of psychology along with laboratory and eld
experience, elementary statistics and research.
A renowned and highly regarded college of psychology that
has bagged more than 40 university rankings, promotes
research, responsibility and discipline as well as
encouraging entrepreneurial spirit, and has an annual
output of nearly a thousand students – this is the
Bangalore-based Surana College!
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Colleges of
PSYCHOLOGY
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As beautifully quoted by Sri
Aurobindo – True knowledge
is not attained by thinking. It
is what you are; it is what you become.
At Auro University, they strongly
believe in bringing out the best in
every student, guiding them to be the
finest version of themselves in this
ever-changing world.
The academic and extra-curricular
programs at Auro University have five
principal aspects corresponding to the
five core activities of the human being;
the physical, the vital, the mental, the
psychic and the spiritual. Usually,
these phases of education follow
chronologically the growth of the
individual; this, however, does not
mean that one of them should replace
another, but that all must continue,
completing one another until the end of
its life.
At Auro, the syllabus, activities,
programs and aim of education is
Transcending to Higher Knowledge Systems
AURO UNIVERSITY
We believe in creating
a difference from the
grass root level and thus
bring about a change
which will strongly have
a ripple effect towards
other groups of
individuals and thus to
society as a whole
structured by keeping its living logo in
mind; ‘to aspire upwards we need to be
ready to descend downwards’. The
renowned faculties descend themselves
to the level of a student by various
discussions, experiential lectures,
living projects, creative brainstorming
and supportive handholding; form a
fruitful and effective bond and then
both faculty and student ascend to
higher the aspiration by going upwards
by developing individuals, society,
community and the nation at large.
This sets the university apart from
other institutions where the focus is
just student. “At AURO our focus is to
make this world a better place for our
future leaders,” commented the
university administration.
Training the New Generation
Auro University believes that an
educational theory may be quite sound,
but mind is the instrument of learning
and that is why it considers the first
step to be strengthening of the mind.
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10 Most Desirable Colleges of Psychology 2021
The mind of the millennials is what the
university focuses on and not on just
giving information of all kinds to
prepare for higher education.
“Our teaching pedagogy mainly
focuses on Doing what we listen and
absorb in the class; we help students to
Live the subject and not just Learn,”
commented the university faculty. The
university whole heartedly believes
that millennials are the most creative
beings, and with - the help of national
and international exposure, discussion
with eminent personalities,
opportunities to contribute and uplift
the community, internships from first
year of graduation, space to evolve and
experiment - it aims to make them
future-ready.
Along with various specialized
subjects and programs, the School of
Liberal Arts and Human Science
(SLAHS) nurtures human vision,
whereas sciences ascertain provision
for human civilization. Both
complement each other through an
integral approach. School of Liberal
Arts and Human Sciences is launched
with this vision and follows an
interdisciplinary and comparative
approach in its courses and
pedagogical processes. The curricula
include foundation courses in integral
education, history, philosophy, leading
to specializations in Sri Aurobindo
studies, economics, psychology,
English, fine arts, public policy,
history, sociology and film studies
among others.
Psychology
Under SLAHS, the university offers
‘BA/BA Hons in Psychology’ and in
‘Master of Arts’ there are 3
specializations – Counselling, Clinical
and Industrial Psychology. As a
discipline, psychology is characterized
by a huge variety in its scholarly
content and approach. While
psychology happens to be a social or
behavioural science – with noticeable
advances in neuroscience, cognitive
science, consciousness studies and
studies of indigenous concepts,
theories and practices – it is also a
humanist and relational pursuit with
strong implications for our social and
cultural life.
Psychology is both a human science
and an art with a rich field of critical
knowledge that endeavours to
approximate the processes of lived life
and social reality. Psychology at
undergraduate and postgraduate level
helps students to address and challenge
mental health concerns, social issues,
lifestyle related health problems and
facilitating psychological health,
personal growth and well-being. The
scope of psychology teaching has
widened and societal expectations from
psychology graduates have gone up.
Behavioural Dynamics Lab –
Psychology Lab
Behaviour Dynamics Lab includes
wide space for conducting cognitive

experiments, psychometric
assessments and projection areas for
open-ended discussions and
deliberations. The lab is equipped with
apparatus and standardized
psychological assessments of
intelligence, personality, aptitude
battery, dyslexia screening tests,
general ability test, interest, emotional
competency, adjustment inventories,
job satisfaction, spiritual quotient and
much more. The applicability of the
mentioned tests ranges from 4 years to
90 years-old individuals. The
comprehensive results are backed with
detailed counselling sessions.
The psychology laboratories are
purpose-built rooms that allow
psychology students to collect data
from human participants using the
same resources as professional
psychologists, faculties and
researchers. Students from different
specialisations can make use of
psychology lab for their studies and
research purposes.
Being the Change
• For overall transformation of every
being in Auro and its aim to pay back
to the community, the university has
several student-driven clubs like:
Manas-Psychology Club for
eradicating the stigma associated to
mental health;
• Film Club for showcasing the
creative aspects through films and
theatre;
• Saksham Club;
• Aadhar club aims to rope in
interested people who want to lend
their hands for the less privileged by
a series of fund-raising activities and
events;
• Art and Design club to explore art in
many creative forms.
Auro University also has integral
centres like ‘Auro Psychological
Centre of Counselling and Wellbeing’
that provides psychological services
and caters to the mental health needs of
everyone, on pro bono basis.
The university aims to change the way
society thinks of mental health
concerns. It is no secret that mental
health is routinely treated differently
than physical health, but sometimes it
is difficult to understand how or why
this affects us.
In the interest of the same, the
university has fully functioning
Physical Education Department, Auro
Our teaching pedagogy
mainly focuses on Doing
what we listen and
absorb in the class; we
help students to Live the
subject and not just
Learn

Innovation and Continuing Education
Cell, Auro Arts and Creativity Cell,
Auro Mentorship Cell, Women
Development Cell, Legal Aid
Community Development Cell, and Sir
Aurobindo Integral Life Centre.
“We believe in creating a difference
from the grass root level and thus bring
about a change which will strongly
have a ripple effect towards other
groups of individuals and thus to
society as a whole,” added the
university administration.
The Transcendental Vision
As this universe and all its beings are
evolving every second, everyone is
changing every moment without their
own knowledge; Auro University aims
to be an ‘Evolving University’ in this
universe.
The university believes in the classical
Indian concept of: savidya ya
vimuktaye - education is what
liberates.
As they university puts it: “With our
vision to be premier university of
integral and transformational learning
for future leaders, we look forward to
evolve every individual, society,
community and nation with our 12
Core Values. We are heading to the
development and advancement in
various fields, machine taking over
humans, artificial intelligence being
the new command, and access to any
information at just one click, but many
are not equipped internally to handle
and sustain to these developments. To
endure this, we need higher
consciousness and readiness to adapt.”
“We believe that as a university with
Integral Philosophy we aim to be
premier university, which will equip
and train the mental, vital, physical
and spiritual aspects of an individual
to be more conscious and realize that
he/she is a transitional being and has
an ability to surpass any challenges in
life,” concluded the university
administration.
Satyam – Sincerity
Namas – Humility
Kritagyata – Gratitude
Dhriti – Perseverance
Abhipsa – Aspiration
Samjnana – Receptivity
Pragati – Progress
Viryam – Courage
Svasti – Goodness
Audarya – Generosity
Samata – Equality
Shanti – Peace
Living Principles
The 12 Core
Values of Auro
University

Leadership and
Spirituality
Sohan Tiwade,
Professional Speaker,
Corporate Soft-Skills
Trainer – The Edge,
and Asst. Professor at
Sanjay Ghodawat
Institutes.

Hindu philosophy divides human life into four
stages viz. The learning stage (Brahmacharya)
where one is a pupil who devotes his/her energies
to learn from his teachers and prepare himself. The next
stage is (Grihasta) household duties, here one is busy with
one's profession, business, etc. providing for his family.
This is followed by (Vanaprastha) where one after his duties
towards family are over and goes to a forest and devotes
more time to meditation, prayers and spirituality. The final
stage is (Sanyasa) renunciation where one now detaches
oneself from depending on luxuries or even the regular
necessities, here the goal is to attain Moksha, salvation.
Many of us take these stages of life by demarcation. We feel
that when one is a child or young one has to study, in the
adult age be the provider of the family, after that we have
time for spirituality or renunciation. But that is due to our
dualistic mindset that we always try to separate things. We
should rather remember that all these stages are interrelated
and have to go together throughout our lives.
At the same time, whatever age one is at, one should be a
student for life, duty-bound towards his family and
profession, devote time to spirituality and also be able to
develop detachment from the material world. The
demarcation of these stages leads us to the false belief that
when one is into a Leadership role, it has no place for
spirituality. My humble attempt would be to lead us out of
this false notion and see how we can imbibe spirituality in
our leadership practice.
To understand the title 'Leadership and Spirituality' let us
look at this story: once Krishna tells Arjuna to dig gold
from two hills and distribute it among the poor villagers. He
is told to complete the task by dusk. Arjuna tries hard to
gather villagers near the hills and starts digging and
distributing the gold but is unable to finish digging and
distributing by the end of the day. When Krishna tells the
same work to Karna, he just gathers the villagers near the
hills and tells them that both the hills and the gold is theirs
and encourages them to dig and take the gold. In no time
both the hills are levelled and the work completed. What
has happened? The problem with Arjuna is the problem of
leadership today, he is working on his ego, ‘I am
distributing the gold to help people' while Karna is selfless
and doesn’t let his ego master him, ‘I am just a facilitator to
help people reach their goals. ‘Spiritual Leadership is
Leadership minus the “I”.’
So, let’s try to understand what is Spiritual Leadership.It is
the kind of Leadership that helps you and others see your
true worth and encourage yourself and your team to
contribute to a greater cause that will outlive you." If you
look at some of the leaders of the yore whom we can
consider as spiritual leaders, we have people like Mahatma
Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Jamshetji Tata, Swami
Vivekananda, Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. APJ Kalam,
Rabindranath Tagore, Mother Teresa, King Shivaji Maharaj,
and many more. In our present age, we have leaders like
Kailash Satyarthi, Mohammad Yunus, Malala Yousufzai,
Ratan Tata, Oprah Winfrey, and countless others whom we
can safely categorize as leaders who have a spiritual facet to
their leadership. Please note here the names above are not
of 'perfect leaders' they all had or have their shortcomings
like we all do but I am considering them as leaders whose
vision for their lives, organization, nation or people had or
has a spiritual angle to it. For these leaders, leadership and
spirituality go hand in hand.
Here before we look at some of things to imbibe in our
leadership practices, I would like to clear the misconception
that when I mean 'Spirituality and Leadership' here
'Spirituality' is not in the sense of being religious.
Religiosity and Spirituality are totally different.
Religiousness is defined as a basic system of organized
beliefs and worship which a person practices, and
spirituality is defined as a basic personal life principle
which animates a transcendent quality of relationship to
God. So, when we approach the term Spiritual Leadership, I
take it as a life principle that is inherent in all of us that we
need to realize and practice in all areas of our lives be it
Leadership or other. Also, when I use the term Spiritual
Leadership it is not limited to religious field like church,
temple, mosque etc. It is an encompassing term that will
include leadership in all areas of human life.
Here are some guiding steps that one can absorb in
practicing Leadership to be a Spiritual Leader:
1. Awareness:
Spiritual Leadership begins with a shift in perspective when
one becomes aware of how she looks at herself and the
people he/she is leading. In our Indian culture we say
'Namaste' when we greet others. It actually means, 'The
divine within me bows before the same divinity within you'.
So, Leadership with Spirituality is knowing oneself and
others as divine beings. Jesus Christ in the Bible tells
people, “The Kingdom of God is within you.” A leader is
Broader Perspective

aware that he/she is a divine being at the core and the
people he/she is leading are divine too. Also, it is looking
and being aware that people are not things to be used. It is
being aware and looking at people holistically as human
beings who have Intellect (Mind), Emotions (Heart), Body
(Physical needs), and Spirit (Conscience, sense of
meaningfulness). A Spiritual Leader does his/her best to
engage people at all these levels that stimulate their
intellect, provide for their needs, have an emotional
bonding with people and work and help them to connect to
a higher purpose. When Abraham Maslow gave his famous
'pyramid of hierarchy of needs' that motivated people he
talked of Self Actualization as an authentic need that
motivates intrinsically where people 'become everything
they are meant to become'. That's a level Maslow refers to
which transcends the ego to one's authentic self which is
Spiritual. Look at 'Apple' company's vision that has a
Spiritual angle to it "To make the best products on earth and
leave the world a better place than we found it." You get a
team of people with fire in their bellies when you help them
and motivate them to contribute to a purpose higher than
themselves.
2. Praxis:
Praxis means 'practice' or 'action'. It is translating the idea
into the doing. When we talk of Leadership and Spirituality,
we have to see that all our actions are motivated not by the
ego but by the 'authentic self' within us. It is to practice
leadership that says 'we' and not 'me'. Like the above story
of Arjuna and Karna and how their actions were differently
motivated. A leader who practices Spirituality always asks
'What are my actions motivated by ego or a higher
purpose?' A Spiritual Leader will always ask, 'Is there a
better or higher way to do this?' It is here that he/she will
be able to translate the energies of people into a synergy
that will always give a greater outcome. So, the Apple
company doesn't make products so that they can only serve
themselves and their stakeholders. It makes great products
to help people ease their work and, in the process, leave the
world a better place. When Edmund Hillary, who along
with Norgay Tenzing were the first humans to climb Mount
Everest, was asked about their feat, he replied, “It’s not
about conquering mountains, it is about conquering
yourself.” That is an answer insinuated with spirituality! I
attempt greater things so that I become more and help
others be more in the process! Action that helps us to be
more of who we are, be more aware and live on a higher
level of consciousness. The Spiritual Leader sees that in the
process of the ‘doing’ her people are becoming more too.
3. Detachment:
Detachment is not getting attached. Many of the leaders we
see today who lead organizations and institutes are attached
to their titles like CEO, Chairman, Director, Principal, etc.
Many of us feel that I am a leader when I have a title. But
Spiritual leadership is detaching yourself from the title. It is
connecting to your inner self and operating from this
authentic self all the times whether you are a titular leader
or not. Spiritual leaders commit themselves to a vision that
outlives them. Mohammad Yunus who started the Grameen
Bank, (Nobel Peace laureate) his vision is 'To free the world
of poverty' Now such magnanimous visions don't get
accomplished in one's lifetime. They may require a line of
leaders and people as followers who will carry on the
vision. That's what happened when Barack Obama became
the first Afro-American to be the President of the USA. The
vision was seen generations ago when Martin Luther King
Jr. declared, “I have a dream that one day my four little
children will be able to live in a land where they will not be
judged by the color of their skin but the content of their
character.” So just because you are not a leader by title
your vision, your dedication to a cause that is for the good
of all doesn't halt but people get motivated to carry it on.
Jim Collins in his book 'Good to Great' talks of Level 5
leadership, that is characterized by leaders who have a
fierce professional will and great humility. They don't want
to win at the expense of the organization or people but they
want the organization and their people to win even when
they pass the baton to a future leader. Like Wal Mart's Sam
Walton who chose David Gloss after him as a leader who
made sure that the organization further thrived in absence of
the charismatic persona of Sam Walton. A Spiritual Leader
plays his/her part, gives her best and when the time comes
to move, she moves making sure she has built a team of
competent leaders who can carry the baton, the vision
forward. Let's sum up our thoughts on Leadership and
Spirituality by the quote of Mark Twain, “Great people are
those who make other people feel that they too can become
great.” Indeed, Leadership and Spirituality cannot be
separated from each other and if someone thinks otherwise
his functioning as a leader will be sans authenticity.

Interesting
and
Controversial
Facts
About IQ
he US army deems it illegal to induct anyone with
Tan IQ of less than 83. The US army has been
conducting IQ tests since such tests began, because
they want everybody they can possibly get into the army. In
peacetime, they use it as a way of moving people up the
socioeconomic ladder; In wartime, they need as many
soldiers as they can get their hands on. With such priorities,
they will not be any pickier than they have to be. So, when
the US army says that it's illegal to induct anyone with an
IQ of less than 83, then you know that they have done so
out of absolute necessity.
This is probably a discussion no one wants to have. But
IQ is a major factor in how successful a person can be in
his/her life. For example, the SAT, GRE, and LSAT are all
IQ tests, although they focus more on assessing
crystalized intelligence than ﬂuid intelligence.
Psychology professors David Hambrick and Elisabeth
Meinz once wrote an Op-Ed named “Sorry Strivers,
Talent Matters” where they cited a collection of scientiﬁc
studies that point to innate talent – not practice – that
separates the great from the good. As it happens, many
Hold Your Breadth

factors in our lives affect our IQ scores, and conversely, our
IQ scores can greatly affect the outcome of our lives.
Here are a few facts about IQ that might take you by
surprise:
1. If you have an IQ of at least 115, you can do any job
(source: University of Delaware)
People with a wide range of IQs may work in nearly any
job at any level. With a lower IQ, however, doing
successfully in extremely complicated or fluid occupations
(such as management in ambiguous, changeable,
unexpected sectors) becomes increasingly challenging.
With an IQ of over 115, there are no limitations to what you
may do. Meanwhile, unskilled work doesn't require a high
IQ, as only simple decisions need to be made.
2. Genetics make up approximately 40 – 80 % of a
person's IQ (source: University of Delaware, and McGill
University)
The nature v/s nurture debate is still alive and well.
Although IQ is inevitably affected by environmental
factors, heritability plays a far more important role in
determining overall IQ. Environmental factors determine
the loss or gain of a few points here and there, but that is
overshadowed by one's genetic makeup.
3. Junk food diet for kids can lead to lower IQs (source:
National Post)
By the time they were eight years old, children who ate
processed junk foods before the age of three had a lower IQ
than their classmates. A vitamin and mineral-rich diet has
been proven to have the opposite effect.
4. People with a lower-than-average IQ (between 75 –
90), are more likely to drop out, go to jail and live in
poverty (source: Mega Foundation)
A staggeringly uncomfortable fact: Individuals with an IQ
of 75 to 90 are 88 times more likely to drop out of high
school, seven times more likely to go to prison, and five
times more likely to live in poverty than people with an IQ
of 110 or above.
5. IQ is significantly affected by your school attendance
A study conducted by James D. Paige, published in The
Journal of Psychology, found that IQ levels decrease when
access to formal schooling is limited. Missing out on school
in general means a lower overall score. A research
conducted in Sweden showed that for each year the students
had dropped out of school prematurely, showed 1.8 IQ
points less on average. According to a research conducted
in South Africa, a child's IQ drops by five points for every
year of delayed schooling. Separate studies have found that
following summer break, a student's end-of-year IQ score
decreases.
6. The higher your IQ, the more likely you're socially
smart (source: University of Delaware)
This may seem counterintuitive, but IQ is strongly
correlated to success or failure in educational, professional,
economic, and more surprisingly – social aspects. Surely
correlation does not prove causation. Also, it is often hard
to point out what IQ tests measure beyond 'general
intelligence'. But since individuals with higher scores see
more positive outcomes in social and educational
competence, those tests can't be too bad.
Also, higher IQ can make you more confident. Confidence
is half the battle, according to successful people in business,
sports, and life. Although having a specific IQ does not
reveal the full story, the prevalent belief is that it does, and
depending on your number, this may be heart-breaking or
empowering.
7. Lower IQ scores are linked to more suicidal feelings
(source: Scientific American)
Despite the fact that there are several factors at play,
Swedish researchers have discovered a relationship between
lower IQ scores and suicide thoughts. Low IQs can lead to
poor problem-solving skills, making people less able to
cope with stress in stressful situations.
8. Creativity is also measured in an IQ test (source:
Psychology Today)
An IQ test might show your creative potential. "Thoughtful
thinking, divergent production, pattern identification, and
learning" are all elements of the creative process, according
to Dr. Scott Kaufman, and are all assessed in an IQ test.
Test administrators can identify problem-solving methods
and exam interpretation in their topic, which can help
explain why a creative kid can struggle with the
standardised IQ test.
- By Aditya Umale

Delivering Professional Psychology Educa on
with a Twist of Indian Knowledge Systems
CHINMAYA
VISHWAVIDYAPEETH
C
hinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth
(CVV), a de novo deemed to
be University, the brainchild
of the visionary spiritual leader Swami
Chinmayananda, is reviving profound
Indian knowledge systems and
blending them with modern
educational needs to create world
leaders with in-depth subject expertise
and an expansive global vision. Rooted
in the ancient language of Sanskrit,
Indian wisdom leaves no field of
human endeavour untouched. Vast
areas are covered, for example,
architecture, environment, medicine,
astronomy, astrology, yoga, science,
and lots more!
At Chinmaya University, the courses
offered combine the deep insights of
the past, with western cutting-edge
practices and industry-relevant courses.
Thus, the inclusion of Indian
Knowledge Systems (IKS) elements
across all programmes of
Contemporary Knowledge Systems
(CKS) such as B.Com., BBA, B.Ed.,
B.Sc. Applied Psychology, Public
Policy and Law and incorporating the
CKS elements into traditional courses
(B.A. Sanskrit, Music etc.) helps the
learner(s) discern the ancient Indian
way of thinking and to analyse the
world from a de-novo perspective.
CVV is currently operating from two
campuses: the headquarters located at
Ernakulam, Kochi, and the performing
arts campus is located at Chinmaya
Vibhooti (Kolwan, Pune, Maharashtra).
Every classroom at CVV is digitally
equipped and has Wi-Fi access. The
Ubhaya Bharati is CVV's well-
equipped library available online and
offline for students and faculty for
research and browsing. All-in-all the
campus provides a serene, well-
connected ambience to enhance study,
research and self-exploration towards a
life well-lived.
The Guiding Vision
CVV has been founded with the aim to
provide a world-class education that is
rooted in IKS, to students
endeavouring to discover their purpose
in life and seeking to participate in
nation-building and global happiness.
The foundation of this vision of course
are the core principles of spirituality,
purity, practicality and innovation as its
foundational principles.
The University thus aims to integrate
the best practices of modern
pedagogical advances with the beauty
of the traditional Gurukula model of
learning and prepare students to
address contemporary challenges,
inspiring them to leave a positive
impact on the world as confident and
cultured contributors to society.
The Academic Rollout
In addition to the courses mentioned
above, CVV also offers NCTE
approved four-year integrated B.Ed.
programmes in English literature
(B.A., B.Ed.) and mathematics (B.Sc.,
B.Ed.), the only university in Kerala to
do so. CVV also offers two B.Voc.
programmes, one in Tourism and
Hospitality Management and the other
in Data Analytics and Business
Processes. A close look at CVV's
curriculum will reveal that the
programmes are unique in many
aspects.
“All our undergraduate and
postgraduate students take
foundational courses in Indian
Knowledge Systems, one in each
semester. The objective is for our
graduates to be familiar with India's
rich heritage and tradition of research
and innovation,” commented the Head
of the School of Philosophy,
Psychology, and Scientific Heritage
(PPSH), Prof. R. Sreevalsa Kumar.
At the PG level, the institute offers
M.Sc. in Applied Psychology, M.A. in
Public Policy and Governance (M.A.
PPG), Master's in Law (LL.M.)
programme, M.Voc. in Renewable
Energy Management and Tourism and
Hospitality Management. In line with
the institute's vision, these programme
curricula include a strong component
of IKS including courses in Artha-
Shastra, Neeti-Shastra and Dharma-
Shastra.

overseas with a variety of events to
participate in. Overall, it brings out the
best in CVVians, for not only do they
conceptualise the events, raise funds,
design, but they also promote, interact
with student communities, and help
with the overall organisation of the
fest.
Lakshya: To showcase their talents,
the CVVians participate in the on-
campus fest Lakshya and the annual
sports event – these thrilling games
inculcate the values of teamwork and
sportsmanship in students.
CVV's School of Kalayoga
(performing arts) also hosts the annual
Naada Bindu Festival of Arts, an
annual residential music and dance
festival that aims to facilitate improved
understanding of the arts as a means to
preserve and promote Indian classical
art forms.
“
Chinmaya
Vishwavidyapeeth has
been founded with the
aim to provide a world-
class education that is
rooted in Indian
Knowledge Systems, to
students endeavouring
to discover their
purpose in life and
seeking to participate in
nation-building and
global happiness
“
“It is perhaps not an exaggeration to
say that ours is the only public policy
and law programme that incorporates
Indian Jurisprudence and policy texts
from ancient India. At the doctoral
level, we expect our Ph.D. candidates
to be well-read in the IKS aspects of
their chosen area of work. It is
expected that they acquire the expertise
to talk authoritatively regarding the
contribution of IKS and its potential
for future research in their area of
study,” added Prof. Sreevalsa Kumar.
Extra-curricular programmes:
Students on the campus are encouraged
to explore and learn through various
activities that help them tune in and
explore their potential be it on or oﬀ
campus.
Annual inter-collegiate fest
‘Jabagadadash’: Exclusively hosted
by the students, this annual fest is open
to all colleges across India and

Academic Event: The different
Schools of CVV come together for
CVV's flagship annual, international
conference on New Frontiers in
Sanskrit and Indic knowledge (NFSI)
which explores contemporary
challenges from the perspective of
Indian Knowledge Traditions (IKT).
Besides these, the students are
encouraged to participate in various
intercollegiate activities. Very recently
Supreeta Dattathri (first-year B.Sc.
applied psychology (Hons.) student)
won the first prize in the storytelling
competition at the International Grad
Fest 2020 organised by Rajagiri
College of Social Sciences
(Autonomous), Kerala. Also, CVV has
tied up with many renowned NGOs
and organisations such as the Centre
for Public Policy Research (CPPR),
Weeramantry Centre for Peace, Justice
and International Law and Seva
Bharati where students explore the
application or implementation of
theoretical learnings.
The Academic and Leader
Dr. Sreevalsa Kumar is a Professor and
Head of the School of Philosophy,
Psychology, and Scientific Heritage
(PPSH). He holds a Doctoral degree in
psychology, in the application of
behaviour modification on adolescents
with intellectual disabilities. For over
31 years, Prof. Kumar has been
teaching courses in psychology,
rehabilitation, disability studies and
special needs education, supervising
practicum and advising senior essays,
theses and dissertations in India and
Ethiopia. During his academic tenure
at Addis Ababa University, in Ethiopia,
for 15 years, eight students graduated
with Ph.D. degrees under his guidance.
He served at the University of
Jyvaskyla, Finland, as a visiting
professor and visited the University of
Munich, Germany, as a special invitee.
He has been on the PhD board of
examiners of several universities
abroad including the University of
Canterbury, New Zealand. Prof.
Kumar, a regular conference attendee,
has published numerous research
articles in peer-reviewed international
and national journals and also a few
book chapters. He has also served
organisations in India and Ethiopia as a
consultant and trainer.
Prof. Sreevalsa Kumar’s contribution
to CVV:
• The School of PPSH has revised the
B.A. Applied Psychology
programme under his guidance and
started B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied
Psychology in the academic year
2020.
• Prof. Sreevala Kumar is the director
of the IQAC team and has introduced
the ‘Faculty Advice System’ in the
School of PPSH.
• Dr. Satheesh Varma, member of
CVV's School of PPSH, initiated a
consultancy project with Chinmaya
Vishwavidyapeeth partnering with
Seva Bharathi. Under this initiative,
14 psychological counselling centres
have been established in various
districts of Kerala with a focus on
mental health. These provide skill
development and assessment services
to the local people.
• Initiation of the Guidance and
School Counselling certificate course
structured for School Teachers.
All-rounder Growth
CVV curriculum consists of courses
that nurture both the intellect and the
heart of the students.
• Minor courses: While providing
rigorous courses that will prepare
them for their careers, students also
can pursue minor courses that
nurture their passion.
• Research projects: Undergraduates
are actively encouraged to pursue
research projects for credit.
Engaging in research is known to
bring students out of the rote
learning mentality towards a critical
thinking mindset.
• Seminars & Lectures with visiting
faculty from across the globe
• Internships & Placements: CVV's
active Outreach and Placement Cell
provides every student to sign-up for
an internship in an area of their
choice. This provides students with
an opportunity to gain first-hand
experience, interact with industry
experts, map skills and theoretical
knowledge. In addition, the students
will be equipped with adequate
training to face interviews and be
industry-ready.
• Field trips and Community
Service: Being in tune with nature
and gaining knowledge of the
community through travel has been a
part of this country's ancient culture.
This is further imbibed in the
students through field visits,
seminars and Seva projects that are
part of the curriculum.
• Clubs and Extracurricular
participation: In an atmosphere
akin to the Gurukula mode with
close interaction with faculty inside
and outside the classroom the
students are encouraged to initiate
and participate in clubs that are run
entirely by students with faculty
support when needed. Some of the
clubs are:
• Bharata Society
• Chanakya Utility Society and
Entrepreneurship Cell (CUSEC)
• Creative and Debating Society
(CAD)
• Chayachitra
• Grantha Club

This fusion of courses allows for
inspiring interdisciplinary study and
makes the graduates of Chinmaya
Vishwavidyapeeth innovative,
knowledgeable, and most sought after
by employers as they have the capacity
to not merely think 'outside the box'
but discard the box altogether and
drive multifaceted positive innovations
which benefit everyone. A skill much
needed in employees of organisations.
Aspire to Make a Difference
In a span of fewer than three years, the
School of Philosophy, Psychology, and
Scientific Heritage (PPSH) has
launched a B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied
Psychology programme which is the
first and only such programme in
Kerala, a B.A. in Applied Psychology
and an M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
programme. In addition, PPSH has an
interdisciplinary Ph.D. programme.
The curricula of all the programmes at
the School are designed and developed
per the guidelines of the American
Psychological Association (APA) and
the University Grants Commission of
India to ensure international standards.
Further, the programmes at PPSH
rightly blend Indian psychology and
Indian knowledge systems with
modern schools of psychology. To
teach and train the students, PPSH has
the right blend of faculty members in
terms of experience in teaching,
research supervision, clinical
supervision etc. in international and
national contexts.
To instil the optimum combination of
knowledge, skills, and attitudes, all the
psychology programmes have
practicum, internship, and research as
their mandatory components. The
School of PPSH believes in
individualised student mentoring, and
each student who joins PPSH has a
faculty member assigned as his/her
faculty advisor. If one wants to emerge
as a psychologist with a difference,
CVV is the right choice.
The School of PPSH strives towards
placing its programmes among the top
100 psychology programmes in the
world. To reach there, PPSH has
instilled a system of continuous
programme review and revision,
reflective teaching, individualised
support, and supervision of students,
use of cutting-edge technology in the
teaching-learning process, exposure to
and experience in real-life settings,
community participation, to name a
few. The students here are exposed to
psychologists and allied
professionals in teaching and
practice arenas from across the
world. To strengthen students'
international exposure, PPSH is in
the process of establishing
collaborations with universities
abroad in which student exchange
would be an important component.
“We at PPSH are certain that by
2030 we will make our mark in the
global scenario of psychological
studies,” concluded the austere
leader, Prof. R. Sreevalsa Kumar.
Dr. R Sreevalsa Kumar
Professor & Head School of Philosophy,
Psychology & Scientific Heritage (PPSH)

The
Multitudinous
Applications of
Psychology
in Real
Life

Brain Hacks
kind of psychology that combines a number of
Adistinct psychological techniques is called
'Practical Psychology'. Essentially, it refers to the
application of psychology to achieve a practical outcome.
Many different psychological methods can be utilised at the
same time to achieve the desired outcome if someone is
experiencing an uncomfortable mental state such as that
produced by ADHD or if they are bipolar.
Prof. R. Sreevalsa Kumar, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth,
states – “Psychology has enormous application in
managing the effectiveness of digital experiences. Even
though issues like cybersecurity, consumer data analysis,
online trade, etc. are technological in nature, since it is
confronting human systems and behaviours, incorporating
psychological knowledge in the design and usage of
cyberspaces will enhance the effective usage of
technology.”
For example, let us consider the requirement of frequent
password change to enhance the security of online banking.
All banks and financial institutions insist their customers
follow this practice. The customers are also aware of the
threat of potential password breach and its related
consequences, yet many are reluctant to do this.
Pondering on this topic, Prof. R. Sreevalsa Kumar remarks,
“The issue is more psychological as the customer is
resistant to changing the password because of many
cognitive reasons. The human brain tends to follow a top-
down processing approach to save its resources. If a person
has multiple accounts, it is difficult for him to memorise
multiple passwords and probably he may get it mixed up.
This creates a thought of resistance in the mind towards
frequent password updates. So, if the system can work out a
solution and make it more brain-friendly, the expected
behaviours will happen.”
The subject of cyberpsychology has expanded as a result of
increased research and analysis on the interplay of
technology and human behaviour through the lens of
psychology. Future directions in cyberpsychology are
explored in terms of ethics, clinical practise, age and
disability, education and training, and research. Because
cyberpsychology is still in its early stages, psychologists are
ideally positioned to contribute to this novel subject through
multidisciplinary cooperation.
“Consumer data analysis may generate better options for
customers if the data is infused with a wide variety of
human behaviours, traits, and requirements,” said Prof. R.
Sreevalsa. “There is a distinction between raw and
processed data once again. The expertise of a psychologist
can go a long way in processing raw data and find out the
underlying trends in it,” he added.
Many have a presumption that psychology is related only to
mental health and the application of it is limited to
therapeutically processes and counselling. But Dr Archana
Surana, HOD – PG Department of Psychology, Surana
College, notes that this conception is very erroneous. She
states: “The applications of psychology are multitudinous,
from determining what font size and style of packaging will
entice customers to buy a product to determining the
personality and behaviour patterns of persons who engage
in cyberbullying.”
“What type of people make good entrepreneurs? What is the
configuration of Indian learning? How should astronauts be
prepared psychologically for space travel? What do e-
commerce sites do to make people buy expensive clothes?
Well, all this and more are applications of Psychology,”
concluded Dr Archana Surana.
- By Aditya Umale

To Mould Characters and Careers
Arenowned and highly
regarded college of
psychology which has bagged
more than 40 university rankings,
promotes research, responsibility and
discipline as well as encouraging
entrepreneurial spirit, and has an
annual output of nearly a thousand
students – this is the Bangalore-based
Surana College!
Established in 1995 under the GDA
Foundation Trust, Surana College is
affiliated to Bangalore University (u/s
53(5), and under Karnataka State
Universities Act 2000) and is also
included under section 2(f) & 12(B) of
the UGC Act 1956. The institution has
been catering to all sections of society
on need-based quality education. The
college has sixteen undergraduate
departments and four post graduate
courses spread across two campuses at
Bengaluru.
With an annual output of nearly a
thousand students, Surana college has
bagged more than 40 university ranks
since its inception. The PG Department
of Psychology has bagged 18
university ranks till date. State-of-the-
art libraries, well equipped laboratories
and optimal student teacher ratio along
with industry academia connect makes
Surana College one of the most
favourable educational destination not
only for students across Karnataka but
also students across India.
Students at the campus have the due
freedom coupled with responsibility
and discipline. The college encourages
research to challenge the life and
knowledge concepts by out-of-box and
lateral thinking. There is also
encouragement to entrepreneurial
activities. No donation at the Surana's;
with affordable fee against quality, the
curriculum is embedded with pro-
community practices. Offering co-
education has been an advantage with
the institution.
Student involvement is the key
function at the college even in
extension activities, community
services and sustenance of academic
environment. Parental and public
acceptance have been of immense
support towards the college
functioning. Scholars, veterans, experts
and prominent citizens as visitors pat
on the back with suggestions and
motivation. The corporate sector,
service industry and socio-cultural
institutions look up to the Surana
College to hire its students for their
organizations.
The staff are aware of the importance
of identifying and training different
levels of leadership with a 360-degree
perspective. Healthy academic
relationship between faculty and
students has enhanced and secured
strong learning outcomes. Effort to
maintain and preserve the joy of
learning has augured well for the
institution. Immense support from the
management and good
interdepartmental co-ordination makes
the institution stand proud.
Vision
To be the educational institution of
preferred choice by ushering
convergence of knowledge, skills and
values through holistic education.
Mission Statement
To mould character and careers.
Core values
At Surana College, the core values are
a set of principles that guide the
practice and development of
curriculum, faculty, students, and staff.
They are as follows:
• Students are the primary reason it
exists as an institution.
• Relentless pursuit of excellence.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• “We teach… we learn… we
interact… we mentor…”
• Internalizing, empowering and
evolving to use full resources for the
nation.
• “We gear up ourselves to the
changing needs of the society.”
• Continuously evaluate and improve
programs, services, systems, and
policies.
• Practice a shared decision-making
process.
• Recognizing the expertise of all
members of the college community
• Promote trust through professional
courtesy and fair treatment.
• Recognize and support employee and
student contributions.
• Exhibit quality in staffing, facilities,
programs, and services.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Anticipate needs and respond
accordingly.
• Encourage creativity, innovation, and
risk-taking.
• Encourage interdepartmental
collaboration.

leadership, and service to the
community.
• To ensure program quality on the
basis to strengthen the overall
effectiveness of curriculum,
instructional delivery, and
operations.
The Academic Rollout
The Masters of Science Program in
Psychology is a two-year program
affiliated to Bangalore University. The
program offers specialisations in
organisational, clinical and child
psychology. The curriculum focusses
on enabling the students to be
successful as counsellors, teachers,
clinical practitioners,
psychometricians, trainers and
researchers. The curriculum focusses
on equipping the students to clear
NET/SLET, M.Phil and other
competitive examinations. It also
provides them practical and hands on
The Surana College
encourages research
to challenge the life
concepts and
knowledge concepts
by out-of-box and
lateral thinking, whilst
also promo ng
entrepreneurial
ac vi es
• View setbacks as learning
experiences.
• Demonstrate social responsibility.
• Recognize, appreciate, and celebrate
the strength of diversity.
• Foster a learning environment that
promotes responsible, principled
behaviour which respects the dignity
of all members of the community.
• Conduct all activities in an ethical
manner. Commit to practices that are
fair, honest, and objective in dealing
with students, faculty members,
staff, and stakeholders at all levels of
the community.
• Strive to ensure that curriculum,
delivery, and support services
respond to inquiries, requests, and
concerns in an appropriate and timely
manner.
• Provide educational programs that
lead to the acquisition of knowledge
and skills necessary to achieve
information literacy, career
advancement, personal enrichment,
“
“

training in developing psychometric
tools and industry/clinical exposure
through internships and dissertations.
In addition to the regular curriculum,
value-added courses are delivered to
enhance employability and
entrepreneurial skills in students. These
programs are specifically designed to
keep the students updated with the
recent developments in the field.
Surana college believes in an integral
learning approach and blends
classroom learning with experiential
learning.
The Scholarly Leader – Dr. Archana
Surana, Managing Trustee, SEI
The driving force behind the Surana
Educational Institutions (SEI), Dr.
Surana is a passionate educationalist
striving to bring quality education to
everyone. She has been awarded
India's Most Valuable Women
Educationalist and Reformist award for
the year 2015 by Network 7 media
house jury. She is an educationist,
philanthropist and social worker.
Mrs Surana began her professional
career as a 'director' in the pharma
industry, contributed immensely for the
strategic and financial growth of the
organization for over a decade. She is
the Managing Trustee of the GDA
Foundation – a charitable trust, and a
member of Bhawribai Surana
Charitable Trust. She has served for
several orphanages, participated in
rural development efforts of Nation
Service Scheme (NSS), and supported
for the cause of the 'Social & Eco'
movement.
Bolstering the Learning Mentality
The Manoshrutha club of psychology,
prepares the students for NET, research
and industry connect on a weekly
basis. The weekly program comprises
of rigorous training for NET, as well as
activities aimed at improving the soft
skills and research competency of
students. Special lectures and
extension activities are regular
activities of the club.
The post graduate department focuses
on learner-centric methods like flipped
classroom, student presentation and
research-oriented learning like case
reviews and research studies. Student
presentations and industry immersions
are integral parts of learning. In
addition, blended learning through
videos, online platforms like MS
Teams are used on regular basis.
Key Milestones
Ÿ Reaccredited by NAAC with A+
Ÿ 18 University ranks
Ÿ MS Subbalakshmi voice of the year
2019 Ms. Kaldhari Bhavani
Ÿ Over 20 students M.Phil qualified
from NIMHANS and other RCI
recognized institutes
Ÿ Alumni placed as distinguished
faculty members
Ÿ Students pursuing Ph.Ds from
prestigious institutes like IITs
across India
Looking to the future
The college plans to go ‘autonomous’
and evolve into one of the leading
educational institutes in India for
research and academic excellence. The
college will shortly be starting M.Sc.
psychological counselling and PG
diploma courses in Psychology. For the
coming decade, the college intends to
become a full-fledged university.
DR. ARCHANA SURANA
Managing Trustee, SEI

“
“I had an amazing learning experience at
Surana college psychology department. All
the teachers had guided and supported me
throughout the course which helped me
shaping myself as a professional.
The department also organised workshops
and seminars taken by esteemed guests
which strengthened the knowledge about
the ﬁeld.
My journey at Surana College department of
psychology has been enriching.”
- Shreyas Chhajed, Batch 2016-18
“I made the choice of this ins tu on a er
ge ng a very good feedback from the alumni
of other batches, who have emerged as
successful psychologists and researchers. I am
proud of my alma mater. The department has
been maintaining good standards when it
comes to the quality of teaching, assessment,
evalua on and training students in research,
providing students with the skills that are
required for counselling, etc.
The outstanding feature of the department is
the personal care and a en on for each
student by the teachers. The team of faculty
have given all possible support and
encouragement in all my academic
accomplishments.”
- Kaladhari Bavani, NET JRF, 1st Rank
M.Sc. Psychology Bangalore University,
Batch 2018-20
“

New-age trends in times of social
distancing and 'touch me not' phase
from the perspective of a futurist
It is rightly said that time is the
best teacher; we cannot agree
more on this during the current
covid induced uncertain times. Despite
the crushing consequences of the
pandemic, this crisis has also been a
time for learning. We are learning how
adaptable and robust we all can be -
educational systems, professionals,
teachers, students. Here, I share three
unique emerging trends in the future
career landscape as a career coach
impacting around 3,000
multidisciplinary professionals and
students during this pandemic.
#Digital Navigation as an
indispensable life skill
There is a rising need to learn career
navigation skills to learn on the go.
This is an opportunity to build your
brand by investing in digital real estate
and to generate value for your
professional life. The new ways of
working have entailed a growing
demand for upskilling, networking,
remote working, and to remain relevant
always. The art of being informed and
sharing the relevant information to
attract and retain your audience has
now become a new life skill.
The iconic Mr. Shiv Shivakumar,
ex-CEO Pepsico and Nokia, in his
book ‘The Right Choice’ has pointed
out that the lifespan of a career is now
40+ yrs rather than 25 years. Hence, it
is necessary to manage your career
now. Learn the navigation tools and
build a professional portfolio.
#Rise of the creative class
The ‘new normal’ Covid-19 induced
age has witnessed the rise of the new
creative class - content creators,
freelancers, digital coaches,
consultants, gig workers. The gigantic
ecosphere of the internet has made this
possible as the world has now become
an inclusive marketplace.
Richard Florida, the world-renowned
urbanist has identified the emergence
of a new social class in his modern
classic ‘The Rise of the Creative
Class’. This new creative social class
consists of writers and programmers,
entrepreneurs and lawyers, musicians
and academicians, researchers and
designers who constantly create new
forms. Florida observes that this
creative class has defined the new
workplaces through their works and
how they have contributed to our
contemporary economy.
#The changemakers are the new-age
educators
A Perspective on the Different Learning Models
Another new trend is the rise of the
change-makers or earth warriors, who
are gradually rising to the cause of
protecting our planet. These are the
‘young crusaders’ who dream of
bringing back the greenery to our tired
Earth.
Vinisha Umashankar, a Class 9
student of SKP Vanitha International
School in Tiruvannamalai has recently
won the prestigious Children’s Climate
Prize for designing a life-size solar
energy-powered ironing cart to
decrease charcoal usage.
Disha and Haneen, founders of
‘Project Aarambh’. The duo has raised
INR 14, 65,000 which is being used to
pay the fees of many underprivileged
children.
Interestingly most are influencers on
Linkedin.
You can follow Aliza Aayaaz a UN
Youth Ambassador and a Student
Advocate for Health & Environment at
UK House of Lords while Mahika
Mishra Foundation founded by the
13-year-old shares about Letters for
Changes for young adults. Last but not
the least, you can also follow
Yathaarth M, who tirelessly meets
and speaks at community events as a
'Goodwill Ambassador' on LinkedIn.
NewAgeLearning

The Way Forward
Debeshi Chakraborty
Career-coach
The Way Forward
The future of work is hybrid – while
the office remains a critical resource
for work, it is no longer mandatory to
go and work there. The millennials and
zoomers need to be more self-aware
and flexible to adapt to the new future.
Life is a full circle and only those who
learn continuously can evolve. I
believe, to be future-ready, you need to
know the market, your improvement
areas, and the ability to quickly fill the
gaps.
“Be a career Sindbad, and set on your
career voyage.”
#Grow2givewithDebeshi
Debeshi Chakraborty is an award-
winning Career Coach. She is an
multidimensional expertise - a
commonwealth scholar from UCL,
who, after designing multiple smart
cities, is up to designing 90,000,000
careers through her organisation
Dezinecareers.
Follow her on LinkedIn for Career and
Personal branding tools:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debeshi-
chakraborty-career-coach-pitch-to-
win/

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