Dear Friends,
When I came across the Honourable Supreme Court’s order that all teachers must qualify the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), I felt inspired to start a blog dedicated to this topic—and others related to education.
Guided by Gandhiji’s timeless belief that “Life itself is Education,” I have always considered learning and teaching as inseparable parts of living. So, embarking on this new journey felt natural to me.
During the difficult days of COVID-19, when the world was confined to their homes and uncertainty loomed large, I began offering free departmental test classes through WhatsApp.
That period gave birth to around 15 blogs and over 100 educational videos—each created with the hope of reaching and supporting those preparing for exams during testing times.
There was a reason behind this initiative as well. The Honourable High Court of Kerala had ruled that promotions should not be granted to employees who had not cleared the departmental test—and even existing promotions could be revoked. In response, my dear friends C.V. Govindan Kodakkad, Gopinath Puravankara, Ramachandran Annur, and Ganesan Chanthapura approached the Honourable Supreme Court, which later ordered to maintain the status quo.
It was in this context that I resumed my free departmental test classes—an endeavour I had begun back in 2003 but had paused for a while.
I still remember the day I took my first PSC class at the age of 22.
The KMK Arts Society, Thrikaripur—a renowned cultural organization in Kasaragod district—was the first to introduce free PSC coaching in the region. I was fortunate to be invited as their first instructor, making me the first PSC teacher in the district.
Since then, I’ve had the privilege of inaugurating and conducting numerous free classes organized by various cultural groups across Kannur and Kasaragod. Each of these organizations, and the students I met through them, have played a vital role in shaping my journey as a teacher.
Today, with immense gratitude, I dedicate this blog to all those cultural organizations that trusted me—and to my beloved students, who continue to inspire me every day.
With love and respect,Bhaskaran Pekkadam