At the Republic India Economic Summit 2025, Shamika Ravi explained that while China’s GDP is nearly five times India’s, the difference in private consumption is only about 1.5 times, meaning the average Indian quality of life is only slightly lower than China’s. She emphasized that in a free democracy, GDP gains are reflected in citizens’ lives rather than being concentrated with the state or corporations, highlighting the unique advantages of India’s growth model. Presented by: @tvsmotorcompany

All teachers in New South Wales will undertake training in a style of teaching called "explicit instruction" immediately after the Easter holidays. It takes the opposite approach to whole language – theorising that learning to read is hard and needs to be taught directly over two or three years. Since adopting explicit instruction, Marsden Road Public School has transformed its NAPLAN results and sustained them, with life-changing results for students. Personalise your news & stay in the know wi