Srinagar, July 16 -- In recent days, I experienced something that made me reflect deeply on the changing study habits of our students. While I was busy with my work at home, I received a WhatsApp message from one of my students. After exchanging greetings, the student asked, "Sir, should I join a library to prepare for my upcoming Class 12 examinations?" This was not the first time I had received such a question. Many students preparing for Class 10, Class 11, Class 12, NEET, and JEE have sought similar advice. Their repeated queries prompted me to think about why students are increasingly leaving their homes to study in so-called "libraries."

On closer observation, I found that for some students, this shift is understandable. Not every ...