We are born helpless and vulnerable, and it’s wondrous how nature works through its maternal instinct to nurture us into functional beings, capable of shaping the world. Our parents are our first teachers, our first Gurus, guiding our baby steps with love and patience. It’s nothing short of a miracle how we learn to speak, read, and express ourselves. As we reflect on Guru Purnima, celebrated this year on Thursday, July 10, our deepest gratitude must first go to them.

As we take our first steps into the world, our school teachers become our........

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