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[Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2012/03/27/how-to-develop-5-critical-thinking-types/] Great leaders think strategically. They can understand and appreciate the current state as well as see possibilities. When dealing with today’s issues, they operate from a broad, long-term perspective rather than focusing only on short-term implications. And they can gather information and make decisions in a timely manner. Most of all, strategic leaders know how to strike a balance between visualizing what might or could be and an effective day-to-day approach to implementation. They can look into the future to see where the company needs to go and what it will look like once they get there. And they can do this while making sure the right things get done on a daily basis. This type of strategic leadership requires five different types of thinking. Knowing when and how much to utilize each one is the hallmark of great leaders. 1. Critical thinking is the mental proce

Right to Education is constitutionally valid: SC  [Source:  http://ibnlive.in.com/news/right-to-education-is-constitutionally-valid-sc/248200-3.html  ] The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the constitutional validity of the Right to Education Act. It means all schools except unaided minority institutions and boarding schools now will have to reserve 25 per cent seats for economically backward students. Reacting to the judgement, Union HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said, "I am glad the Supreme Court brought clarity. Education can now be child centric and not institution centric." The Right to Education Act, which came into force two years ago, aims at providing free and compulsory education to all children between the ages of six and 14. While many called it landmark legislation, the RTE had private schools fuming. They took the matter to court saying that 25 per cent reservation for poor students was a financial and administrative burden that violated their funda