A week before the annual exams, sitting together with the neighborhood kids and studying was an event that never failed to happen in anyone’s childhood. As soon as the exams were on the horizon, a distinct rush would begin in every household. The topic of conversation among women would start with, “How is your child’s…

No matter the era, inflation has always continued to rise in the present. However, with time, people begin to see the inflation of the past as a period of affordability. That’s why a topic like “The Affordability of Your Childhood” can be unique and interesting from each person’s perspective. For someone like me, born in…

“If the mind is content, keeping oneself happy becomes the easiest thing to do…” – this one sentence holds the essence of life. In our lifetime, we gain a lot, lose some, strive, and struggle – but in the end, if there is no contentment within, everything starts to feel meaningless. Contentment is not something…

Water – the fundamental basis of life. Among all living beings on Earth, only humans exploit nature for their own comfort. Water is a priceless gift, freely given by nature. But humans have taken undue advantage of this very abundance. We seem to have forgotten that the availability of water is, in fact, limited. Just…

“Religion should remain a private and personal matter for every individual” — this belief forms the foundation of secularism in any democratic society. In a country like India, where multiple religions, castes, sects, and cultural identities coexist, the value of secularism becomes even more vital. Secularism seeks to create unity from this diversity by compelling…

The hallmark of a cultured and enlightened society is rational thinking, fact-based discussions, and meaningful dialogue. But when evils like rumors, deceit, and personality worship take root in society, it loses its direction. This must be considered a psychological, social, and intellectual epidemic. Especially in societies with a high proportion of multi-religious populations and a…

During my school years, especially in the early grades, I was quite lazy when it came to writing. One could say I didn’t take academics too seriously back then. When I entered the fifth grade, the curriculum had become more advanced. The studies started to feel heavy for my age. Along with schoolwork, teachers had…

Just as the Indian is known across the world for intelligence and skill, he is also recognized as a true food lover. For us Indians, eating is not just a habit—it is a part of our culture. Before we even think of traveling away from our hometown, the first thing we consider is: “Will we…