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Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore

January 1, 2026 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

In some ways, Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore is a difficult read when it comes to my book club. A lot of children grow up in bubbles, unaware of what it means to be poor, oblivious to privilege and prejudice. I don’t know how effective our conversations will be, but I said it even when I […]

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Mahalaxmi Will Go to Mysore

September 20, 2023 by Varsha Seshan Leave a Comment

I’ve been reading so many books that deal with RTE in one way or another! As a teacher trainer, I find that RTE is a conversation topic that some schools want to sweep under the carpet. Others test waters to find out where I stand. Still others are belligerent and self-righteous, even as they talk […]

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