India, March 25 -- A former student pays homage to his teacher from Demonstration School on this Women's Day

By Nitin Ningaiah

On October 18, 2023, in the grandeur of the Crawford Hall at the University of Mysore, amidst an esteemed gathering of senior academicians, professors and students, entered Anita Madam, 55-year-young teacher, bravely battling health ailments, yet wearing a smile as she received her Doctor of Philosophy in Education.

The crowd erupted in applause, as this Ph.D was no ordinary achievement, and at her age, it was nothing short of a miracle.

Through years of struggle with physical disability, overcoming cancer, fighting harassment and injustice, all while teaching economics and moulding students into responsible c...