As artificial intelligence rewrites the rules of work and even “future-proof” skills like coding get automated, India stands at a critical crossroads. The conversation around employability can no longer be limited to digital skills, industry 4.0 readiness, or workforce mobility. As Mr. Deepak Verma, CEO of EnglishHelper, powerfully argues in this column for TheCSRUniverse, the real foundation of a future-ready […]

India’s school system is vast, with 260 million children learning in government, private, and aided schools. It covers national boards, state boards, busy metro classrooms, and small rural ones where a single teacher may manage several grades at once. Within this enormous ecosystem, we have bright spots of excellence, from well-run Kendriya Vidyalayas to innovative model and private schools. Yet, […]

Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, on Tuesday launched a programme to empower three lakh students in Classes 9 to 12 across 500 government schools with world-class English communication skills. The programme — The English Edge – Learn Smart, Speak Sharp — aims to equip the students with confident English speaking, […]

Through this collaboration, EnglishHelper’s Reading & Comprehension Assistant (RCA), an AI-powered English learning solution, will be integrated into Headword’s NCERT-aligned textbooks. English Helper Education Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (EnglishHelper) and Headword Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd. (Headword) have signed a landmark agreement to revolutionise English-based learning for school students across India. Through this collaboration, EnglishHelper’s Reading & Comprehension Assistant (RCA), an AI-powered […]

Indian edtech is no longer about hype; it is about measurable outcomes, accessibility, and personalized learning. India’s edtech sector is at a crossroads. After a boom in 2021, the industry has witnessed a sharp decline in both funding and the number of new startups.  According to Tracxn, edtech funding fell from $4.16 billion across 379 rounds in 2021 to just $97.89 […]

With AI and respect for language diversity, English can be a bridge to opportunity, not a gatekeeper of privilege, writes Deepak Verma. India sits at the intersection of two powerful trends: first, English has become the global language of professional mobility. Second, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has matured into a personalised, adaptive force capable of transforming how people learn. Together, AI […]

New Delhi, 08th October 2025: EnglishHelper has partnered with Anko Sourcing to implement the Reading & Comprehension Assistant (RCA) program for students across VIDYA’s network of schools in Delhi NCR. The AI-powered English learning platform will benefit 645 students from Grades 4 to 10. This year-long initiative is designed to strengthen English language proficiency and build confidence among learners from underserved […]