In this episode of Kaushik & Co., we sit down with Lenka Sir, a radical educator and NIT alumnus who believes the classroom is a stage and the current system is fundamentally flawed.
Lenka Sir shares his decision to leave the corporate teaching structure, offering unfiltered reflections on validation, hard work, and the mental health crisis facing Indian students today. This is a crucial conversation about prioritising knowledge over marks.
Expect a candid and relatable chat about:
The Ultimate Language: Why fundamental Math will outlive coding.
The "Find X" Trauma: Why rote learning kills student curiosity.
Economic Exploitation: The truth behind the 16-hour coaching model.
Validation & Success: How to succeed without parental pressure or IIT ranks.
The Power of EQ: Situational awareness lessons from sports and life.
If you’re a student facing exam pressure, a parent navigating the coaching world, or someone interested in the future of education, this one will hit home.
What to Expect:
Unfiltered truths about the IIT-JEE rat race
Why modern classrooms lack creativity and "oxygen"
Authentic advice on succeeding beyond ranks
Lenka Sir’s unique journey from NIT to teaching
TimeStamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 From Actor to Teacher
03:44 The Origin of 'Lenka'
06:09 Teaching Philosophy & Entertainment
11:12 Childhood Mischief & School Days
17:14 Early Interest in Mathematics
21:49 The Problem with Marks-Based Education
27:27 Education System Needs to Evolve
33:44 Holistic Student Development
39:09 Why Students Struggle with Math
46:34 Making Math Relatable & Fun
52:40 College Life at NIT
59:49 Finding Your Career Path
01:05:42 Identifying Top Students
01:16:33 Parental Pressure & IIT Coaching
01:21:03 Student Mental Health Crisis
01:31:05 Coaching Industry Exploitation
01:38:35 Definition of Success
01:43:18 Advice for Teachers
01:46:58 Understanding Student Psychology
01:53:43 Content Creation Journey
02:06:24 The Algorithm for Viral Videos
02:11:21 Rapid Fire Round
02:15:59 Learning from Failures
02:22:09 Future Plans & Vision
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