Stephen Musings

Not on my merit but by His Grace,

Education

  • The Office That Missed the Tower

    St Berchmans College’s iconic tower building, though often imagined as the natural location of the Principal’s office, never came to house it. This narrative traces the historical circumstances, institutional needs, and practical adjustments that led to that unexpected outcome. More than a simple explanation of a misplaced office, it becomes a reflective backstory of how… Read more

  • S. B COLLEGE TRAJECTORY INTO THE GLOBAL ARENA VIA I F C U

    S B College joined the IFCU in 1975, hosted its Executive Committee meeting in 1992—the first in Asia—and organised a 2005 international conference with IFCU support. These milestones placed S B on a global path that it must continue in its second century. Read more

  • FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE CIVIL SERVICES: S B & Assumption colleges Faculty Who Answered the Nation’s Call

    The number of faculty members who have been selected for, and chosen to enter, the coveted Civil Services is small. Precisely for that reason, they deserve special mention and appreciation—not only in recognition of their own achievement, but also as examples for future faculty members and students who may aspire to serve the nation in… Read more

  • NEET, But Not Neat: The Crisis Beneath the Examination

    Removing the minister is only cleaning the top of the iceberg. The society should make an effort to realise the real issue in NEET exams and take corrective steps Read more

  • Nurturing Generation Alpha: Raising Creators in an Age of Possibilities

    This summer vacation spent with our Generation Alpha grandchildren opened our eyes to several realities, particularly the need to rethink how we educate children in a rapidly changing world. Read more

  • The Enduring Impact of St. Berchmans College

    St. Berchmans College has been shaped and sustained by the support of numerous individuals and organizations throughout its history. This section examines how they benefited in their future. Also exploring the evolving landscape of higher education within which these relationships developed. Read more

  • St. Berchmans College Genesis: When Community, Church, and State Converged

    St. Berchmans College was born from the shared vision of the Community, the Church, and the State to provide higher education in Central Travancore. Their enduring partnership nurtured the College’s growth, leaving behind a rich legacy of collective responsibility across generations. Read more

  • St. Berchmans College & CMI Congregation

    The CMI congregation’s timely support at a critical moment in St. Berchmans College’s history left a lasting legacy of collaborative institution-building. Read more

  • S. B. COLLEGE & MAR JOSEPH POWATHIL

    Mar Joseph Powathil served as the moral compass of St. Berchmans College during the second half of its first century. His principled positions on the aided education system, self-financing institutions, and private universities reflected a deep commitment to the social purpose of education rather than its commercialisation. These convictions helped shape the college’s distinctive identity… Read more

  • EDTECH TAKES THE LEAD

    AI the new technology making sweeping changes across sectors. This ad give an indication of what is happening in the education sector Read more