Dear Zindagi Intrigues

Dear Zindagi Intrigues

There is something intriguing about art films. They almost always strike the right chord. The last one for me was ‘Kapoor & Sons’ which I saw a few days back, it made me realise that each one of us has downsides and we should try to be accepting. This time it’s ‘Dear Zindagi’ which apprised […]

In support of diversity

In support of diversity

Sir, The rule of law is supreme and everyone is equal in the eyes of law in India. Yet, the transgender community is in a constant battle. Recognition of transgender as a third gender is not a social or medical issue but a human right. Transgendered  people not only have to fight oppression and also […]

Unsafe in India’s capital?

Unsafe in India’s capital?

She had hired the tourist guide from an agency suggested by the hotel authorities. The guide showed her around the city. One day, while she was in her room, the guide offered to discuss a route plan and arrived at the hotel along with four of his friends. They went up to her room and […]

Let’s Walk for Bihar!

Sir, In the past  few months, walking around the streets or scrolling down our Facebook timeline, we have noticed the beautiful graffiti in the city, which is  a contribution of the artists of Walk For Bihar. ‘Walk For Bihar’ inaugurated on October 28th, 2016 by the Arts and Culture Minister, Shivchandra Ram at NIFT, Patna […]

Breastfeeding -Infant’s right to food protection

Breastfeeding -Infant’s right to food protection

Sir, Today,there are approximately 852 million people who are undernourished and many more who do not receive enough vitamins and minerals to ensure proper growth and development and to maintain basic health.Millions more are deprived of secure access to safe food and water and adequate health service. Dirty water and lack of sanitation unsafe food […]

Girls, schools, and dropping out

Sir India has one of the fastest growing populations in the world, with an estimated 190 million adolescents. Girls below 19 years of age comprise one quarter of India’s rapidly growing population and their education plays a vital role in building up the society and nation at large. As there is a famous saying “if […]

Caught in Unreality of Reality Shows?

Caught in Unreality of Reality Shows?

Sir, The psyche of the teenagers today, to a great extent, is affected and shaped by the reality shows. Reality shows shape the mind-set of the younger generation in terms of their thinking, dreams, personality and mindset. Electronic media or new age media has influenced the mindset of the people, especially the younger generation that […]

Boxers make India Proud

Sir, India is proud to have  sports persons like Vikash Krishna and MC Mary Kom, who took India to the next level of championship. Former Asian Games gold medalist Vikash Krishan, an Indian Boxer is going to create history soon as he will be receiving the ‘Best Boxer’ award by the International Boxing Association, during […]

Support for Prime Minister’s Surgical Strike

Support for Prime Minister’s Surgical Strike

  Sir, Since the news of Demonetization of the Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000  broke on the evening of 8th November 2016, the people of the country have become cashless.  They have to struggle to manage every day as no one was taking the demonetized notes. This action has divided the nation into the supporters […]

Bihar has no space for Sports!

Bihar has no space for Sports!

Sir, With the rapid increase of development in Bihar like coming up of big malls and flyovers, we are hardly able to find any proper sports ground or stadium to raise a platform for our players into national or international level. Patna’s playgrounds like Moinul Haq Stadium or Patliputra Sports Complex are all in pitiable […]

Street children and inhalants

Street children and inhalants

Sir, Yesterday when my friends and I  were walking through the streets of Maurya Lok, a girl of about 5 years came running to us. She had a dusky complexion with an unkempt look and was holding a silver packet which she was inhaling every now and then. She wanted us to buy her an […]

MEDIA: REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR YOUTH ?

MEDIA: REMOTE CONTROLLER FOR  YOUTH ?

Sir, It is said that media today acts as a “mirror” to the society. Media is an inseperable part of youth’s life. Historically, newspapers were the most common of media, but today cell phones and other electronic devices have taken over all forms of communication. Youth today depend on the media for information on everything […]

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