New uniforms, shiny school bags, smell of just printed books; school is buzzing again

The first day at school is always memorable and unforgettable one because we are out on our own for the first time, away from our dear parents. The summer break of 2018 has ended and schools across India is lively again with children buzzing around like honey bees. Happy faces of children of 'Corporation Elementary School' in Coimbatore makes us feel how interesting school can be! EPS | A Raja Chidambaram

Come to the light: Ignorance is darkness, education is the light. The newcomers lighting earthen lamps as part of the Aksharadeepam function associated with the Praveshanolsavam at Government Model LPS Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram. EPS | B P Deepu

Arise, Awake and do not stop till your goal is reached: Let's not forget how the education has shaped our thinking and helped us to evolve as a better person. Students of Ashok Nagar Girls Higher Secondary Corporation School in Chennai in smiles after receiving new textbooks and uniforms. EPS | Ashwin Prasath

Hi! What's your name? The newcomers kids are all excited as they are seen giggling at one another hoping to make new friends at Government Model LPS Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram. EPS | B P Deepu

A big toothy grin smile! Kids at Corporation School in Masakalipalayam, Coimbatore anxiously waiting for their teachers with their big hearty smile. EPS | S Senbagapandiyan

Hand in hand we go! Children of Ganesapuram Corporation Elementary School near Ramanathapuram in Coimbatore walks down the road cheerfully after their school got over. EPS | A Raja Chidambaram

The future Picasso: The newly admitted children at Government Girls High School Ernakulam, painted their hands and impression of the palm is imprinted on a screen. EPS | A Sanesh