The academic culture in India sends the message that excellence isn’t good enough. (Representational Image) The academic culture in India sends the message that excellence isn’t good enough. The academic culture in India sends the message that excellence isn’t good enough. The Delhi government even had radio spots on how to cope with exam stress, with emphasis on the fact that a bad score isn’t the end of the world. When we emphasise that outstanding academic achievement is the only yardstick to measure success, we fail to take into account all the other variables that go into creating a meaningful life.

Source: Indian Express June 04, 2018 00:00 UTC