A Bold, Unforgettable New Book from Natals Publication: The Death of Why — A Wake-Up Call for Every Indian Parent, Teacher & Policymaker
Natals Publication proudly launches one of the most powerful and timely books of the year: The Death of Why: How Indian Schools Kill the Curious Mind by educator and reform advocate Vinothkumar Subramanian.
If you’ve ever wondered why children who once asked a hundred questions a day suddenly fall silent… this book will hit home.
If you’ve felt that something is “not quite right” with our schooling system… this book will give those feelings a voice.
If you want to protect your child’s curiosity, confidence, and creativity… this book is your guide.
★ Why This Book Is a Must-Read
For every parent. Every teacher. Every education leader. Anyone who cares about the future.
- Because it tells the truth we all sense but rarely
Children don’t stop asking why because they grow up. They stop because the system teaches them to.
2. Because it shows what’s broken—and how to fix it.
Where other books complain, this book guides, offering concrete steps families and schools can take right away.
3. Because it’s filled with real stories that stay with you.
Aarav, who was called “slow”—until a better environment allowed him to shine. Meera, whose love for questioning faded by age 10.
Teachers who want to change the system but don’t know where to begin.
4. Because it compares India with countries that got education RIGHT.
Finland. Estonia. Singapore. New Zealand.
You’ll see how their systems trust children while ours trains them.
5. Because it highlights alternatives already rising in India.
Montessori, Waldorf, micro-schools, Auroville, homeschooling—
not theory, but real examples of Indian children thriving because curiosity was protected.
6. Because it’s not just a book—it’s a movement.
This book will make you rethink how your child learns, behaves, asks, grows, and dreams.
‘ ` – What Makes the Book Engaging
✔ Emotion-rich storytelling
✔ Global case studies
✔ Practical steps for parents & teachers
✔ Clear comparisons between systems
✔ Scannable insights and human moments
✔ A tone that warms your heart and challenges your mind
✔ A rare mix of research + empathy + lived experience
³ˇ£ The Heart of the Book
The Death of Why gently unravels how India’s exam-driven, colonial-era, fear-based schooling slowly suppresses the natural spark inside every child.
It helps you answer questions like:
- Why do children become afraid to ask questions?
- Why has learning become stressful instead of joyful?
- Are marks really the only measure of intelligence?
- What will future-ready education look like?
- How can we raise confident, curious, self-driven young adults? This is not a book that blames parents or teachers.
This is a book that empowers them.
˙+x Who Should Read It?
✔ Parents
To understand how to protect your child’s curiosity and confidence.
✔ Teachers
To create classrooms where thinking is celebrated, not punished.
✔ School Leaders
To see what schools across the world are doing—and what India must adopt.
✔ Policymakers
To reimagine the system from the ground up.
✔ Students
To rediscover joy in learning.
_H ] About the Author
Vinothkumar Subramanian is a passionate educator who has worked in varied learning environments across India. His previous book, Raising Independent Minds, earned him tremendous respect among modern Indian parents.
His writing is simple, honest, research-backed, and rich with lived experience.
_µ H_l –’‘–µ Book Details
Title: The Death of Why: How Indian Schools Kill the Curious Mind
Author: Vinothkumar Subramanian
Publisher: Natals Publication
ISBN (Paperback): 978-93-6581-897-0
ISBN (Ebook): 978-93-6581-719-5
Price: ₹250
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/9365818974
If you want your child to be confident, creative, curious, and future-ready—read this book. Share it. Talk about it. Start the change.
