The greatest capital of a writer is his words and his freedom, not the pictures of his proximity to power. Presenting books to influential people on stage and publicising their pictures on social media may bring momentary recognition, but this diminishes the dignity of literature. A truly valuable book finds a place in the hearts…
Independence achieved 79 years ago was not just a date or an event, but the victory of millions of dreams. Today India is the world’s largest democracy and the fifth-largest economy. But now the question is – can we become the world’s strongest, most respected, and guiding power? For this, economic self-reliance, technological leadership, environmental…
The Supreme Court has directed that stray dogs be removed from every area and kept in safe places. Strict action will be taken against organizations or individuals who obstruct the process. This order has been given keeping in mind the safety of children, women and the elderly. The increasing cases of dog attacks and fatal…
“When a teacher travels 150 kms every day, he doesn’t just measure the road—he also measures his age, his relationships and his dreams.” The transfer system in Haryana is like an old alarm clock in a house—it rings correctly once or twice a year; the rest of the time it just keeps ticking. The only…
Rakshabandhan is not just a festival of tying a rakhi and giving gifts, but it is a symbol of affection, trust, and cooperation between brother and sister. Today, this festival is getting reduced to social media show-off and formalities. Brother and sister stay apart for the whole year, but one day they give proof of…
The Haryana government spent Rs 700 crore during the COVID period to distribute tablets to 5 lakh students, the aim of which was to promote digital education. But three years later, these tablets neither have SIM cards nor internet facility, nor is any study being done through them. The syllabus till 2025-26 is uploaded in…
In every city, every street, every locality, when children and teenagers go out to fly kites, their only aim is to touch the sky. But unfortunately, now this kite flight stops only after taking someone’s life. The reason for this is not any ordinary thread, but a deadly product – Chinese Manjha. This Manjha is…
Staff go for elections, why do students go for exams? Why are the paths difficult in the race for employment?” Young people lost their lives in road accidents; who will take responsibility? The unemployed are losing their lives in search of jobs. Displacement of candidates: Administrative insensitivity and deaths in Haryana in…
Today is the age of technology and information. There is a mobile in every hand, internet in every pocket. But have we become more aware, or have we just become slaves of fingers sliding on the screen? People are engrossed in an endless world of ads, videos, memes, reels, and tricks. The “scroll culture” has…
Literary pages have either completely disappeared from most newspapers today or are limited to mere formality. Writers are made to feel ‘favoured’ by publishing their works, but are not given respectable remuneration. Now, some owners are pretending to respect writers by making award schemes, whereas the basic need is the value of labour and a…
