Profiteering in the country’s hospital system, misuse of insurance and government systems and the helplessness of the common man. The state of the country’s hospital system today is no longer the suffering of a single individual, but rather the shared experience of millions of ordinary citizens. Medical care, once considered a field of service and…
India’s democracy is not merely a system of governance, but a moral commitment—one of equality, justice, and fraternity. The Preamble of the Constitution proclaims this commitment. But as we look around us today, the uncomfortable question arises: are we doing justice to that commitment? Or is this very structure of democracy itself cracked from within,…
The Supreme Court’s directive to provide free sanitary pads to girl students in schools and make menstrual hygiene compulsory is not merely an administrative order, but rather a reflection of the collective mindset of Indian society, which still views menstruation with hesitation, silence, and neglect. This decision makes clear that menstruation is not merely a…
The Union Budget 2026, presented in Parliament today, February 1, 2026, once again demonstrated the government’s narrow path between economic discipline and public aspirations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her speech with a vision of stability, continuity, and long-term growth. There were no unexpected populist announcements; instead, the budget adopted a realistic approach. The fiscal…
The true form of faith is that we respect nature, keep the canals clean, and give the gift of clean water to the coming generations. Today, when we talk about worship, tradition, and faith, we often forget that the fundamental purpose of religion is to preserve life—not destroy it. When water, the very foundation of…
Women’s empowerment, nutrition, and health in India’s rural society depend heavily on ASHA and Anganwadi workers. These are the women who go door-to-door to administer vaccinations, detect malnutrition in children, assist pregnant women in safe delivery, and play a crucial role in reducing maternal and infant mortality. In pandemics like COVID-19, they were used as…
There are some topics that are not easy to write about. They require not just words, but also social, mental, and moral courage. This topic is one such topic, where the challenge is not merely presentation, but bringing to light the truth that society often seeks to conceal. It is now necessary to question the…
(In reference to the Karnataka DGP case) The police system is the most sensitive and influential face of power in a democracy. The police are not only law enforcement agencies but also a symbol of the state’s moral strength. When a top official within this system faces serious ethical allegations, questions are not limited to…
Education has long been called a “temple” in Indian society—a sacred place where knowledge, values, and futures are shaped. However, in recent years, reports of sexual harassment, mental abuse, fear, and insecurity from educational institutions have deeply dented this notion. The question is not whether such incidents are occurring, but whether our schools, colleges, and…
The public mistreatment of senior Hindi fiction writer Manoj Roopda during a literary event held at Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, is not just an unfortunate incident but a clear indication of the deepening crisis in academic and cultural life in our times. Humiliating an invited writer on stage and asking him to leave the…
