India, Nov. 25 -- Calling the death of a 16-year-old Class 10 student of St Columba's School a heartbreaking wake-up call, education minister Ashish Sood has asked Principal Brother Robert Fernandes to share an internal review of the incident. In a letter sent to the school on Monday, the minister said students today face unprecedented emotional pressure and urged the school to adopt a proactive support system.

"St Columba's is a venerable institution with a distinguished legacy. Yet, even the finest schools must constantly evolve to meet the emotional and psychological needs of today's children," he wrote in the letter, which HT has seen. The minister added he would "appreciate your reflection on how we can jointly strengthen the emotio...