Opinion
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| A people-first Republic: Governance in service of citizens | | | | Shri Rajnath Singh
On 16th May 1952, while addressing the first popularly elected Parliament, the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, underscored the historic significance of the moment. He also reminded the members that this marked only the completion of one stage of India’s journey and in the second phase, there will be “no resting place for a nation or a people on their onward march.”
It was a subtle yet profound reminder that while political independence and constitutional sovereignty had been achieved, the work of the Republic was far from complete. As Dr Prasad put it, the true task before India was “to bring a measure of happiness to our people and a lessening of the bu | |
| | | | Beyond the result: Redefining success in an exam-obsessed world | | | |
Dr Vijay Garg
The moment you open an exam result, it feels like the universe is distilled into a single letter or a three-digit number. For many, this moment is heavy with the weight of expectations—from parents, teachers, and a society that often treats grades as the ultimate currency of worth.
But once the ink dries and the initial rush of adrenaline or disappointment fades, a vital truth remains: the result is a snapshot, not the whole story. ---
The “Snapshot” vs. The Story
An exam measures how well you performed on a specific set of questions, on a specific day, under a specific set of conditions. It does not measure:
Your Character: Your kindness, resilience, or how you trea | |
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