As a boy, Carl Friedrich Gauss was given a task by his teacher, J. G. Büttner, to add the integers from 1 to 100, reportedly to keep the class occupied.
According to the famous anecdote, Gauss almost immediately wrote down 5050.
He had recognized the symmetry of the sequence: 1 + 100 = 101, 2 + 99 = 101, and so on, giving 50 pairs, so the sum is 50 × 101 = 5050.
Büttner and his assistant, Martin Bartels, recognized Gauss’s exceptional mathematical ability and encouraged his further study. The episode is widely reported in biographies, although some details of the traditional story are uncertain.
@KunalGhoshAgain I am a common man apolitical in the strictest sense of the term. Apnara 15 years anek sujog peye anek churi korechen. Ebar vul boka bondho korun.
IIT Delhi to IIM Bangalore to IAS. I got the best education my country had to offer. It taught me how to crack tough exams and manage big responsibilities. But it never taught me how to quiet my own mind or handle loneliness. We spend many years learning how to achieve, but not a single day learning how to be happy.
My thoughts on what is missing in school education.
Emotional Regulation:
We memorized the periodic table, but no one explained the chemistry of a broken heart. School demanded we stay quiet, confusing silence with peace. Now, we don't know how to host our own storms without drowning in them. We feel lost because we were taught to suppress, not to process.
Deep Communication:
We were taught to write perfect essays, but not how to say "I’m hurting" or "No." While there is a strong emphasis on communication, we are not taught the vocabulary of the adult life. There is no course on how to stand our ground in face of bullying by a boss or how to protect our work boundaries by saying 'No'
Critical Thinking:
In school, the person with the most answers won. In life, the person with the most questions survives. This is the reason many adults can repeat opinions confidently without ever questioning where those opinions came from. We are told everything as the gospel truth. So we end up just following blindly
Financial Literacy:
We spent years learning maths and solving for x, but never learned how to keep ourselves from falling in a debt trap. Money isn't just about math; it’s about the dignity of choice. We do not learn how to use debt effectively without it controlling our freedom. How impulsive spending compounds over time, or how money affects stress, relationships, and mental peace. Financial literacy is missing because education often focuses on earning money someday, not managing it wisely once it arrives.
Self-Discipline
School is a world of bells and schedules. Someone else always tells you what to do and when. But adulthood is a world of total silence. We feel stuck because we were never taught how to push ourselves without a teacher watching. Discipline is simply the habit of keeping promises to yourself. This is a habit many of us are lacking
Handling Loneliness
In school, you are always shrouded by people. You never realize how loud the silence of adulthood can be until you’re in it. We feel lonely because we weren't taught how to be our own best friends. Peace is learning that being alone doesn't mean being lonely. It is a sacred space, not a sign of being unwanted.
Reading People
School is a time of innocence where friendships are often given to you. But as we go along, not everyone retains that purity. We feel cheated because we weren't taught to see the hidden intentions or the masks people wear. Reading people is the quiet wisdom of seeing the truth behind the words.
Mental Health Maintenance
We have gym class for our bodies, but nothing for our souls. We are taught to push through exhaustion to finish a project, which is exactly how we end up in burnout. Honoring your nervous system is the only way to make sure the light inside you doesn't go out. We should know when we are dealing with a stressor and unable to handle it anymore. We should know when to reach out for help if we feel that we are drowning in that distress
Knowing Yourself
We spend years trying to be the "best" student, only to realize we don't know who we are without a gold medal. We are left inadequate because we studied every subject except our own souls. The ultimate education is discovering what truly matters to you before the world tells you what to want.
A regrettably late post but heartfelt nonetheless . Raghu Rai was the doyen of photojournalism in India and will be terribly missed. His unique vision will live on in his photographs but a changing India loses a wise & insightful chronicler. Rest In Peace #RaghuRai https://t.co/Z4NwsO7Pk0
Only in #India,
#CM's Advisor is an IAS,
Peon is a Graduate,
Stenographer is a Chartered Accountant,
Security Personnel are recruits from NSG, CRPF, CISF or State Special Protection Groups
CM's Qualification & Previous Criminal Record?
Don't even dare to ask them
#Bihar
Mass killing of strays reported in Dondapudi (East Godavari) & Velagaleru (NTR). Lethal injections & illegal relocations into forests endanger dogs & wildlife, violating the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. #AnimalCruelty#SaveIndianDogs#BoycottAWBI#HumanMenace
Finally, Spain has taken a stand for animals and recognized pets as true family members.
A new law has changed everything, officially recognizing dogs, cats, and other pets as living beings with feelings, not objects.
This shift means animals in Spain now have stronger protections in cases of divorce, abuse, abandonment, and accidents. Judges must consider the animal’s well-being, just like they would with any other family member.
It also allows survivors of domestic violence to keep their pets safe, prevents animals from being seized for debt, and ensures they cannot be mistreated without serious consequences.
Animal rights groups have called the move historic, saying it reflects what millions of people already knew in their hearts. Pets are companions, emotional partners, and part of daily life, not possessions to be divided or ignored.
Spain now joins a growing list of countries recognizing the emotional bond between humans and animals. Many hope this change will inspire others to follow.
A world where every pet is treated like family feels a little closer.
I oppose the Supreme Court’s order to remove stray dogs — it’s cruel, senseless, and against humanity.
They are not criminals but innocent souls who deserve care, not exile.
I stand for compassion, not cruelty.
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