In the race for high profits, digital platforms are leaving behind art, sensitivity and social values and making obscenity the new ‘entertainment’ – its ill effects are deep and dangerous, especially on the psyche of the youth. The digital revolution has transformed the world with equal rapidity, impacting our means of entertainment. Mobile phones, the…
“Vande Mataram” was the spiritual foundation of India’s freedom struggle. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, this song was imbued with the spirit of worshipping the motherland as a goddess. It transformed nationalism not just into a political idea, but into a devotional spirit. From the Partition of Bengal movement to revolutionary struggles, this song inspired…
Lured by the promise of a bright future abroad, Indian youth are falling prey to illegal means. This network of agents is not only breaking the law but also stealing the hopes of families and the future of the country. The “Donkey Route” is an illegal migration route through which young Indians attempt to reach…
When governance becomes more about ego than service – with emotions dying in files, with the face of power becoming void of empathy, democracy becomes a machine with more rules and less relationships. The greatest tragedy of our time is not that society is filled with injustice, but that empathy is being lost. In a…
The Constitution of India is the world’s largest and most comprehensive democratic document. It would be an injustice to history to attribute it to a single individual. The journey of Constitution-making, which began in 1919 and stretched until 1949, involved numerous minds, perspectives, and ideological differences. The roles of Benegal Narsing Rau, who drafted the…
Instagram has implemented a PG-13 filter system to protect teenagers under 18 from objectionable content. This will prevent minor users from viewing violent, sexual, or mentally harmful content. Parents will now be able to monitor their children’s activities through “limited content settings.” This step is a major initiative towards the safety and mental balance of…
The festival of Krishna teaches us that true devotion lies in the earth, cows and compassion, not in the flashes of the camera. Govardhan Puja is not just a festival dedicated to Lord Krishna, but also a symbol of gratitude towards nature, cows, and the earth. It teaches us that true devotion lies not in…
Beauty of mind is more important than jewellery, poverty of mind is the biggest poverty. Dhanteras means not only ‘wealth’ but also ‘meditation’—meditation on what makes our lives meaningful. This festival forces us to reflect on the true meaning of prosperity. If there is love in the home, unity in the family, peace in the…
He himself did not contest the election for the post of MLA, but helped many MLAs to cross the sinking boat. Born in Barwa village in Bhiwani, Ramesh Verma’s political journey is the story of a people’s leader who prioritized service over power. Over four decades, he established his identity from the Panchayat to the…
Caste, jealousy, and life: The dark side of bureaucracy. …
