Rendezvous with Ruchika Ma’am...

With Saloni and Srikari

This edition’s Spotlight features Ruchika ma’am, the Subject Leader for Social sciences here at Manthan, and our own beloved economics teacher. After being continually inspired by her passion for the subject in class, we were very excited about hearing her views, opinions and memories here at Manthan.

Saloni - Hello ma’am, thank you so much for sparing some time from your busy schedule and joining us today.

Ruchika ma’am - Thank you so much for having me here, I would love to respond to your questions.

Saloni – Let us jump right in, shall we? Since the time you joined Manthan, what is the one thing that strikes out the most to you about Manthan, in other words, what is unique to Manthan?

Ruchika - I believe, the intention and motive of this institution - the holistic development of children, is what I really like. Here, it is not only academics that we focus on, but we feel it is also very important to shape a student’s personality and give him an exposure of how competitive, the outside world is.

Saloni - What about the students of Manthan? How do they compare to other students?

Ruchika ma’am - Well, I highly believe, Manthanites are very strong at academics and are very keen on researching. In fact, I take it as a challenge to prepare new and interesting material. This helps me learn more at the same time.

Saloni - Considering all the different branches social sciences have to offer, how did you develop an interest towards economics in particular?

Ruchika ma’am - I feel, economics is a subject which helps connect you to the outside world, and makes you more aware. Reading newspapers and analysing text is a simple way to trigger interest in economics. I personally feel that this acts as a foundation for pursuing any kind of research studies.

Srikari – We know teaching is a passion for you, but at times it can be quite stressful. How do you relieve yourself of the stress?

Ruchika ma’am - Well Srikari, it is true that we as teachers are stressed at times, yet I love challenges teaching offers. Therefore, I look at it from a positive angle and find some way or the other to manage it.

Srikari – We all have dreams and aspirations from a young age. Was yours to become a teacher one day?

Ruchika ma’am – Yes, from a very young age, I found teaching to be a very interesting job. I was appreciated for my clarity when I explained any subject. I recognised this to be one of my strengths and proceeded as such. Speaking of economics specifically, until I was introduced to this wonderful subject, I wasn’t really aware.

Saloni - Ma’am, we have also watched you perform Kathak multiple times with great skill ...would you like to share anything about this particular interest.

Ruchika ma’am – Sure. I was always interested in dancing, which is why I chose to adopt this form of classical dance. It acts as a great stress reliever and also helps me balance my responsibilities and interests. Unfortunately, I do not find enough time to practice nowadays, but as it is my passion, I find enough time for it.

Srikari - Well, thank you ma’am for joining us and for you contribution to both this interview and the school. We deeply appreciate you sparing time for us. Thank you once again.

Ruchika ma’am –It is a pleasure interacting with you. Thank you.

Interviewers - Srikari A. and Saloni S
We are very fond of social studies and pursue similar interests such as art, economics and history.