The System Hacker Because you're not just following the system you're rewriting it.

Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, where students are constantly pushed toward marks, entrance exams, and peer comparison, we often forget the fundamental purpose of education — discovering what we are good at and using it to build a meaningful life. Many students choose degrees or careers without knowing whether they truly enjoy the subject or whether they are good at it. This often leads to dissatisfaction, burnout, or job-switching in the future. What if we rethink the entire approach? --- The Ideal Path: From Discovery to Direction Let’s start with a more natural, student-focused learning journey: --- Stage 1: Foundation Years (LKG to 10th Grade) During these years, students study all major subjects — science, social science, mathematics, and languages. These years should be seen not just as academic preparation but as discovery time. Children should be encouraged to explore each subject deeply, not just for marks but to understand what excites them. Whether a st...

  India, a rising superpower with unmatched potential, could have been a permanent member of the UN Security Council today — if not for one of the biggest diplomatic blunders in modern history. In the 1950s, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, was reportedly offered the UNSC permanent seat by both the United States and the Soviet Union. But instead of grabbing this golden opportunity for India's global rise, he chose to support China’s entry into the Council.  "Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai" — A Dream Turned Nightmare Nehru believed in Asian unity. His idealism led him to trust China as a friend, hoping it would lead to a peaceful, united Asia. But history proved him wrong. In 1962, China betrayed that friendship with a brutal war. In the decades since, China has blocked India on multiple global platforms — including its UNSC bid, membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group, and even the declaration of terrorists. The very country Nehru supported is now Indi...

During my BTech studies in mechanical engineering, I learned about the fundamental concepts of mechanics, particularly how forces act on objects and how equilibrium can be achieved when opposing forces are balanced. While studying these concepts, I began to observe how they apply in natural environments, especially in hilly or mountainous regions during the rainy season. When it rains heavily in the mountains, a large volume of water flows down the slopes. This rainwater exerts significant downward force on the mountain surface. The force is due to both the weight of the water and its movement across the slope. As the rainwater infiltrates the soil, it increases the overall weight of the slope and decreases the friction between soil particles. As a result, the shear stress on the slope increases. At the same time, the mountain itself naturally resists this force through internal forces such as friction, cohesion between particles, and support from vegetation like trees. How...

India, a country celebrated for its cultural depth and intellectual traditions, ironically undervalues one of the most essential foundations of national development—Arts and Humanities education. As a student and aspiring leader deeply interested in education policy and social development, I have spent time researching the true value of a Bachelor’s in Arts (BA) in India compared to global trends. What I found was a worrying imbalance and a powerful opportunity. In this blog, I share my findings and thoughts on why India needs to rethink the value of Arts education. --- Why Arts is Undervalued in India In most Indian families and institutions, students who pursue BA degrees in subjects like History, Political Science, Philosophy, or Sociology are rarely celebrated. Often, the Arts stream is chosen either due to academic constraints or a lack of awareness—not out of ambition. The general perception is that Arts doesn’t lead to a “professional” career. For many BA students, t...

In a country obsessed with marksheets, government jobs, and IIT dreams, I’ve decided to take the road less traveled — or better yet, build my own road to space. I’m 19. I should probably be cramming for some semester exams or stressing over internship certificates right now. But instead, I'm learning economics, business, AI basics — and now, diving deep into aerospace engineering. Why? Because I have one mission: to build India’s next SpaceX. Why Should I Follow a System That Wasn’t Built for Dreamers? Let’s be honest. The traditional Indian education system was never designed for creators or pioneers. It was made to produce obedient workers, not bold innovators. If I followed the expected path, I’d be prepping for coding interviews at some mass recruiter company. But I’ve got different plans — plans that involve rockets, satellites, launch systems powered by AI, and reshaping how India thinks about space. Learning What Actually Matters Here’s what I’m self-learning rig...

I recently came across a thought-provoking post by Pranjali Awasthi on LinkedIn, where she described the intense and often unforgiving academic system that many Indian students grow up in. As someone who has experienced this firsthand, her words resonated deeply with me. Our Childhood Isn’t Really Ours In India, growing up is rarely about exploration or personal growth. It's about preparation. Preparation for entrance exams, for marks, for rankings. Children are handed IIT-JEE or NEET books before they’ve had a chance to explore what they truly enjoy. Coaching centers, test series, and peer competition become our world at an age when we should be playing and discovering. It’s not a childhood — it’s a high-pressure training camp. The System Is Tough — But It Works Despite the flaws, this system produces results. That’s the hard truth. Many of the top engineers, CEOs, and tech professionals around the world are a product of this academic furnace. What it builds in us is u...