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…
Religion is not merely a matter of worship or rituals in human life. It is deeply rooted in one’s faith, culture, morality, tradition, and outlook on life. For thousands of years, religious texts have imparted to society the message of moral values, duty, compassion, restraint, truth, and philanthropy. This is why millions of people read…
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?…
The future of a country is determined by its youth, and the greatest centers of youth power are our schools, colleges, and universities. Therefore, if news emerges from a state that a large number of students have tested positive for HIV, forcing the government to launch a comprehensive testing campaign in higher education institutions, this…
Democracy is not driven solely by elections, but also by the active participation, dialogue, dissent, and accountability of citizens. In any democratic system, movements are a vehicle for social consciousness. They hold power to account, give voice to public suffering, and pave the way for policy reforms. But history also shows that not every movement…
The current situation in India’s education system is one where the problem isn’t confined to a single individual or a single ministry. It’s a multi-layered crisis, characterized by policy ambiguity, implementation weaknesses, resource constraints, teacher training challenges, a test-driven mindset, and socio-economic inequality—all coexisting simultaneously. Therefore, when the question arises as to whether the resignation…
