World Is Heading Toward ‘Global Water Bankruptcy’
© UNDP/Ab Rashid Lalit Gargg— “Water is life” is not merely a slogan; it is the eternal truth of human civilization. Life itself is inconceivable without water. Yet the irony…
World Education Day: Rediscovering the True Purpose of Education
Lalit Gargg— World Education Day (JANUARY 24) is not a hollow celebration; it is an occasion for deep introspection—a moment to reflect on what education truly is, whom it serves,…
What Nitin Nabin’s Appointment Says About BJP’s Power Structure
By Devsagar Singh Forty-five-year-old Nitin Nabin’s elevation as the BJP’s national president has prompted debate within political circles, particularly following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remark that Nabin is now his…
A Decade of Start-Up India: Between Promise and Reality
By Andalib Akhter When the Indian government launched Start-Up India in 2016, it was presented not merely as a policy initiative but as a generational shift in thinking. Young Indians,…
Delhi World Book Fair Rekindles India’s Reading Spirit
By Lalit Gargg The nine-day congregation of books at the 53rd World Book Fair, held at Bharat Mandapam from January 10 to 18, 2026, has made one truth abundantly clear:…
Girl Child and Changing Conscience of Society
By Lalit Gargg There was a time when, across large parts of the world, the birth of a daughter was considered a burden. Her life was often ended in the…
Pressure of work, tension in relationships: Will 2026 be the year of family?
As we stand at the threshold of a new year, introspection is essential. If we fail to prioritize family today, future generations may inherit comforts, but not the warmth of…
Why are we still failing on gender equality despite years of promise
BY SHOBHA SHUKLA As 2025 wraps up, let us remind ourselves of the prominent promises (and some legally binding ones) which our governments have made since 1945 to advance progress…
India’s AYUSH Model for Healthy World
By Lalit Gargg Today’s world is passing through deep and multidimensional health crises. On one hand, lifestyle-related diseases, mental stress, depression, anxiety, and imbalance are increasing at an alarming pace;…
Human Solidarity: The Last Hope for a Fragmented World
International Human Solidarity Day – 20 December 2025 Lalit Gargg— International Human Solidarity Day is observed every year on 20 December. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly…