Hindi Diwas, celebrated every year on September 14th, is an important occasion linked to our constitutional history, linguistic diversity, and cultural memory. On September 14th, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as the official language of the Union. Following the enactment of the Constitution, this decision was incorporated into Article…
At the time of independence, India faced the challenge not only of securing permanent political independence but also of building a nation that maintained national unity despite the extraordinary diversity of languages, cultures, traditions, and regional identities. The provincial boundaries inherited from British rule served administrative convenience and colonial interests. They did not adequately take…
Teachers’ Day Special Teachers in the age of technology: Creators of not only knowledge but also visions of life The nature of education is changing today at a pace never before seen. Artificial intelligence, digital technology, online learning, virtual classrooms, and new teaching methods are reshaping the learning process. Children today can acquire information on…
Jauhar is one of those events in Indian history whose memory still lives deeply in the soil, folklore, and heroic traditions of Rajasthan. To consider Jauhar merely an act of self-immolation in fire would be to limit its historical and social context. Behind it lay war, power struggles, women’s insecurities, fears of defeat, and the…
The sweetness of siblinghood, changing times, and the greater responsibility associated with Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a festival of Indian culture that is the most intimate one. It’s not just a day for tying Rakhi around a brother’s wrist and giving him some sweets; it’s a day of love, trust, memories and lifelong friendship…
The thread of Rakshabandhan is tied not just on the wrist, but on the heart. It is a promise—to be together, to protect, and to understand without saying a word. A sister’s Rakhi holds an innocent prayer that cannot be expressed in words, and a brother’s eyes hold the resolve that gives courage to face…
The intense heatwaves plaguing Indian cities are no longer merely a meteorological phenomenon but an issue of climate justice. Heatwaves are often considered transient climate events, but their unequal impacts are deeply intertwined with inequalities in housing, income, employment, access to water and electricity, and the ability to escape the intense heat. The wealthy can…
Sweets sold on the streets and in the neighbourhoods without a production date or quality check are a matter of serious concern. The arrival of monsoon brings a special charm to North India. During Sawan and Teej, the festive atmosphere is filled with joy and happiness, with lush green fields, swings, mehndi, folk songs, and…
The future of any nation lies in the hands of its children, and their future depends on their education, values, and imagination. This is why children’s literature is considered a cultural heritage of any civilized society. Children’s literature is not merely a medium of entertainment; it also shapes a child’s personality, language, sensitivity, morality, imagination,…
Society seeks balance between tradition and constitution The reported decision by the Mahapanchayat of the Naugama Khap in Haryana’s Jind district to bar couples who have married for love from entering 21 villages has once again reignited a debate that has periodically confronted Indian society—can social traditions trump the constitutional rights of an adult citizen?…
