India, Sept. 8 -- Classrooms are losing their torchbearers. As teachers pack their bags for foreign shores, what is left behind are empty desks, struggling schools, and futures at risk. In an age when education is celebrated as the cornerstone of national progress, the exodus of trained educators raises an unsettling question: Are we truly valuing those who shape young minds, or are we allowing global labour markets to drain the very lifeblood of our classrooms?
India's story is particularly revealing. Each year, a steady stream of teachers leaves for the Gulf, the United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia, lured by salaries and conditions far superior to what they encounter at home. Kerala, often praised for its educational achievements, embodie...