Opinion
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| Modi: 25 Unparalleled Years of Service and Dedication | | | | Prof. Mahesh Chand Gupta
On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday, crores of people across the country lit lamps last night and prayed for his long life and for him to live to be a centenarian. It is a rare occasion in the entire world when the people of an entire nation rise together to shower such affectionate blessings on their leader. The millions of lamps of blessings that flickered across the country became symbols of the people’s love, affection and trust in Modi. Alongside this, the month-long Seva Sankalp campaign launched across the country has emerged as a symbol of cooperation, support and the spirit of service for the people.
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| | | | Peepal, Banyan Trees and the Elderly: The Identity of Our Roots | | | | Dr. Vijay Garg
When we imagine an Indian village, a familiar picture comes to mind—mud and paved lanes, green fields, the fragrance of soil, a village gathering place, and the shade of a magnificent Peepal or Banyan tree. Under that shade, elderly people would sit and talk, children would play, and travellers would stop for a few moments to rest. These trees were more than just trees, and the elderly were more than just senior members of the family. Both represented our shared heritage, memories and roots.
Today, development, urbanisation and changing lifestyles have transformed much of our surroundings. Old trees are increasingly replaced by concrete structures, while joint families ar | |
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