Opinion
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| Drugs: An epidemic that must be eliminated from the root | | | | Dr Vijay Garg
Drugs have become one of the most dangerous social problems of the modern world. What once started as a hidden issue has now turned into a widespread epidemic affecting millions of lives across cities, towns, and villages. From teenagers to adults, many people are falling into the trap of substance abuse, destroying not only their own future but also the peace and stability of families and society.
Drug addiction is not merely a personal weakness; it is a serious social, mental, and economic crisis. If this growing epidemic is not stopped in time, it can weaken the very foundation of a nation. Therefore, drugs must be eliminated from the root before they consume another | |
| | | | Dignity in Ageing | | | | Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit
Don’t we think we need to recognize and empower our elderly and to highlight the vital contributions older people make to society and to raise awareness of the issues and challenges of ageing in today’s world. Many older persons remain unaware of these rights and how to enforce them due to illiteracy, isolation, or lack of access to information. That is why observing this day is crucial — it serves as a global advocacy effort to push for stronger international thinking and action on elderly rights. Life expectancy has risen sharply thanks to advances in medical science, nutrition, sanitation, healthcare, education, and economic well-being. Yet ageism remai | |
| | | | IDY 2026: Nudging the World Towards Mindful Consumption | | | | Shri Prataprao Jadhav
As the world observes the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, humanity stands at a defining civilizational moment. We are living in an age of remarkable technological and material advancement, yet we are simultaneously confronted with rising lifestyle disorders, mounting mental stress, ecological degradation, and unsustainable patterns of living. At the heart of many of these crises lies a common challenge — unchecked and mindless consumption.
From excessive exploitation of natural resources to overdependence on digital stimulation and unsustainable lifestyles, modern societies are increasingly drifting away from balance. It is in this context that Yoga emerges n | |
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