China-Japan tensions, regional power balance and India’s strategic challenges The Taiwan issue has now become central to Japan’s security strategy and foreign policy, straining China-Japan relations and directly impacting India’s Indo-Pacific interests. The Taiwan issue is at the center of growing tensions between Japan and China, which has reshaped the balance of power in the…
Emotions knocking at the digital door, stories of broken relationships, and a poignant portrait of the changing social psyche. Every morning and evening, some anonymous souls descend upon the virtual courtyard of Messenger, as if the doors of my mind are always open, waiting for them. Their messages flow so constantly, so uninterrupted, that it…
Individual freedom, family dignity, and a profound social analysis of a tragedy “Freedom and tradition—both are right in their own right, but when they collide, the first thing to break is the ordinary family. The law does its work, society persists, and caught in the middle is the family that has neither rebelled nor committed…
The beginning of changing society: A pledge to give children a new vision “The first condition for changing society is that we give our children a new vision to see the world. Vision that teaches not only to see, but also to understand, test, and improve.” The most difficult, longest, and most important journey of…
My desire to read an interesting children’s story from the newspaper while holding my son Pragyan in my lap on Sunday morning remained unfulfilled. Not a single article for children was featured in any major newspaper. Society tells children to read, but what does it give them to read? This editorial deeply attacks our newspapers’…
Serious questions remain on the security of the capital; a review of school security arrangements is necessary. The blast at Delhi’s Rohini CRPF school is not merely an accident but a sign of a deeper conspiracy. This incident reveals that even a place considered safe like the capital is vulnerable to terrorists and anti-social elements….
The fatigue behind the shine, away from the homeland, breathing in instalments – the pain of migration, the home is ours, but the country is alien. As glamorous as the lives of Indians living abroad appear, they are equally full of struggle. The story of Rajesh Nandal, a Canadian resident, reveals this reality—while there are…
The Indian government’s plan to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) education from the primary level is being seen as a turning point in the history of the Indian education system. This initiative not only aims to prepare children for the technological world of the future, but is also deeply aligned with the core objectives of the…
India defeated South Africa to become world champions Today will forever be etched in golden letters in Indian sports history. The Indian women’s cricket team defeated South Africa to win the 2025 Cricket World Cup. This victory is not just a trophy, but a symbol of the indomitable spirit, determination, and struggle that have, over…
The Constitution enshrined the ideals of equality and social justice, but caste consciousness remains deeply ingrained in Indian society. Among the educated and urban classes, this consciousness manifests itself in subtle forms rather than overt discrimination—such as in employment, marriage, and social networks. Economic progress and modernity have weakened caste, but not eliminated it. In…
