Peter Bird is an educationalist by passion and profession (NPQH National Professional Qualification of Headship from the UK). In 2018 he was headhunted to open the International Village School in Chennai as a founding Superintendent; it was an offer that he accepted without a second thought.
As India and the UK have a shared history, and I was already quite well acquainted with Indian culture and its cuisine, I definitely wanted to stay in a warm tropical climate by the ocean after having worked for 7 years in Qatar in temperatures hitting +50 C and the desert landscape around it. Chennai, or Madras that we learnt about in school, pleasantly welcomed me with a very hot and humid climate. And to my surprise, Chennai reminded me of my village back in the UK, in South Cambridgeshire, in so many ways. Very modern but quite slow to change, no rush, resilient to fast change, very traditional and conservative, cultured and sophisticated, and moderate in progress. It gives a sense of stability and predictability. In Chennai, I felt at home almost like I had always been here, says Mr.Bird
Jane Kataria ( JK) - Do you see much difference in children and parents here in India and other schools you worked at?
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All The World's A Canvas!
FOR THOSE OF US USED TO SEEING ARTISTS' STUDIOS THAT ARE CLUTTERED WITH PAINTS AND PAINTING TOOLS SCATTERED RANDOMLY AND CANVASES SPRINKLED AROUND, VIJAYALAKSHMI VEERAPPAN'S HOME STUDIO COMES AS A SURPRISE. BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED, THIS IS A SPACE THAT OVERLOOKS A SMALL TERRACE.
DOU: Flirting with your tastebuds!
As you enter, you feel positive vibes as the light streams in invitingly. The menu has plenty to pick from for Continental food lovers. An array of coffees, bakes, and typical European café style dishes including sandwiches, salads and homemade pastas invite you to nourish your body and soul.
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Live in Action
FOOD ENTHUSIASTS WITNESS THE MAESTRO’S SIGNATURE DISHES AND INSIGHTS INTO FOOD AND COOKING
Redefining Melodies in 'Indian Cinema Ai Abhyankkar
AT 20, SAI ABHYANKKAR IS COMPOSING HITS, BREAKING BOUNDARIES, AND MAKING TAMIL CINEMA GROOVE
CAKES, CHEER & CHRISTMAS!
THE CAKE-MIXING TRADITION IS A JOYFUL PRELUDE TO THE FESTIVE SEASON AND SYMBOLISES UNITY, HOPE, AND ABUNDANCE. WE WENT AROUND THE CITY TO CHECK OUT THE CELEBRATIONS THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER COMMUNITIES TO MIX DRIED FRUITS, NUTS, SPICES, AND SPIRITS INFUSING THEM WITH LAUGHTER AND LOVEA BEAUTIFUL RITUAL THAT PROMOTES TOGETHERNESS, AS HANDS STIR AND HEARTS CONNECT.
EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF TRANSMISSION
HERE IS AN INTERESTING PIECE OF INFORMATION. MARUTI PRODUCED INDIA'S FIRST AUTOMATIC CAR UNDER ITS MARUTI 800 BRAND. THE CAR WHICH WAS A THREE-SPEED AUTOMATIC WAS THEN EXCLUSIVELY RESERVED FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED PEOPLE. WE HAVE CERTAINLY COME A LONG WAY SINCE THEN. CURRENTLY 30% OF THE CARS SOLD IN INDIA ARE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. PEOPLE CURRENTLY HAVE VARIOUS TRANSMISSION OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET WHICH THEY CAN CHOOSE DEPENDING ON THEIR DRIVE REQUIREMENTS. IN THIS ARTICLE, WE ARE GOING TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT KINDS OF TRANSMISSIONS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET AND THEIR PROS AND CONS.
You Could Go Blind Rubbing Your Eyes
KERATOCONUS PATIENTS ARE GETTING YOUNGER! IS SCREEN TIME TO BLAME?
Sober Curious: Is Gen Z setting a new trend?
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DRINKING LESS THAN EVER BEFORE, AND MANY ARE EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF SOBRIETY. IS WELLNESS-MAXXING OVERTAKING PARTY CULTURE? READ ON TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SOBER CURIOUS MOVEMENT AND WHY YOU MAY WANT TO JOIN IT.
Glow Safely: How to Avoid Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics
DR. HARINDER ARYA IS INDIA'S FIRST PEPTIDE SCIENTIST AND IS WELL-KNOWN GLOBALLY FOR HER RESEARCH ON SAFE FORMULATIONS FOR HAIR, SCALP AND SKINCARE. SHE IS A PART OF MANY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA INITIATIVES AND HAS WORKED VERY CLOSELY WITH PREMIUM RESEARCH INSTITUTES IN THE COUNTRY. SHE IS THE CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF-SCIENTIST AT INDUS VALLEY COSMETICS. SHE SHARES SOME TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM TOXIC INGREDIENTS.
Embracing Autism A Mother's Perspective
MY JOURNEY WITH MY AUTISTIC SON, WHO IS NOW 28, HAS BEEN A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE FILLED WITH UPS AND DOWNS.
