The festival of Makar Sankranti is not just a date in Indian culture, but a vibrant expression of seasonal change, social participation, and folk life. This is the time when the sun moves from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan, and new energy is infused into nature as well as human life. The tradition of kite flying associated…
The Developed India Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) is part of India’s long-term vision, in which youth are not merely beneficiaries of policies but active participants in policy-making and national direction. India is the youngest country in the world, with more than 65 percent of the population under the age of 35. Therefore, it is clear…
The primary purpose of higher education isn’t simply to award students degrees or mold them into a certain mold. Its essence is also to free students from their shackles and develop them into reflective citizens capable of independent thinking. Yet, Indian colleges and universities have implemented a system where classroom attendance is mandatory for every…
A new year isn’t just a change in the calendar. It marks a pause in our lives—a time where we look back, understand the present, and chart a course for the future. Each new year brings with it new hopes, new resolutions, and new possibilities. It’s a moment when we look within ourselves and ask…
In India, faith often trumps reason. That’s why the sound of temple bells sometimes feels more suffocating than the sound of a suffocating sound, but we don’t want to listen. A recent Mumbai court ruling—imposing a fine of ₹5,000 for feeding pigeons in a public place—is a clear and bold example of this confrontation. This…
The December 2025 train accident that killed seven elephants—including a calf—in Assam’s Hojai district was no ordinary accident. It symbolized the growing conflict between India’s development model and environmental sensitivity. The high-speed train not only killed the elephants but also derailed the engine and several coaches, highlighting the serious threat such incidents pose not only…
In any democratic society, the prison system is not merely a symbol of crime and punishment, but also a testament to the state’s sensitivity, humane vision, and constitutional commitment. The Indian Constitution recognizes the dignity of the individual as a supreme value, and this dignity does not end upon becoming a criminal or a prisoner….
When a large state like Gujarat lags while tiny Haryana leads in toll collection, this is not a mere coincidence; it is a sign of policy imbalance. A response to a question in the Lok Sabha revealed a truth that the people of Haryana have been feeling for years—the burden of increasing toll charges, irregular…
Analysis of the long-term protection of national interests and digital sovereignty In the digital age, the global balance of power has shifted decisively from oil to data, from geopolitics to technopolitics, and from traditional trade to digital trade. At this juncture, India faces two parallel pressures and opportunities—on the one hand, the need to establish…
The blind competition for digital identity has put mental health, social life, and real experiences in jeopardy. The growing influence of social media is having a profound impact on the mental balance and lifestyle of young people. The competition for likes, views, and followers has pushed them under an invisible pressure, where digital recognition is…
