One Minute
Why We Work
The School Kid Who Never Asked for the Syllabus
I Am Alert To…

I am Aman, 14. It’s Monday morning. School uniform on. Bag heavier than my future clarity.

I Am Impacted By…

Why do I have to go every day? I didn’t sign any contract.

I Am Rooting For…

Everyone around me is acting like this is normal. Teachers, parents, toppers — all behaving as if school is oxygen. I don’t love studying, but not going feels illegal. Somewhere I realise: this is my first lesson in working without choice.

One Minute!

I board the bus. Homework pending. Life has begun.