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The article discusses use of Indian films for teaching morals and respect in families in Great Britain's schools. The author explains that the family and community themes typical in Indian films are central to the content of a citizenship course toward the general certificate in secondary education (GCSE). The article presents examples of using Indian film to open discussion on senior citizens living on a pension, justice, making choices, and cultural similarities and differences.

The article discusses the inclusion of the British Raj, including the Amritsar massacre of 1919, in the curriculum for British secondary schools. Many Raj historians consider the massacre insignificant, but for Indians it sparked the move toward independence and the beginning of the end of the British Empire. When the Queen visited the massacre site, protesters demanded a public apology, and there was an uproar over the Duke of Edinburg's suggestion that the number killed had been exaggerated.

The article narrates the author's experience in educational training. He secured an internship on a newspaper in India in search for a work experience in journalism during his gap year. The newspaper then was happy to have him- good written English headlines, explaining slang words, and bringing new ideas to the publication.

Reports on the emergence of a socio-economic divide in the Indian state of West Bengal stemming from different policies on the teaching of English in private and public primary schools. Teaching of English from kindergarten up in private schools; Marxist government's abandonment of English as a subject in public schools; Importance of English proficiency skills in the job market.

Focuses on India's United Front government's educational initiatives. Plan of providing free midday meals for primary school children; Backtracking on promise on free primary education due to lack of funds; Fear of legal petition.

Reports on concerns over the possible effect of a victory by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India's parliamentary elections in April 1996 on the country's educational system largely based on the British model. Changes affected by BJP in the educational system; Expected fundamental changes in the system; Establishment of schools emphasizing Indian culture and philosophy.

Reports on a controversial bid to overcome illiteracy in India, which combines education and factory work and children are employed outside school hours. Money earned going into `Children's Banks' later used for buy school equipment and needs; Convincing parents to send their children to school instead of to work; Projects treated with suspicion by groups as the World Bank, which is opposed to child labor.