Opinion
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| Modernizing the railway tracks | | | 
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
More than 25,000 trains run across India every day.They carry more than 20 million passengers daily and move large quantities of coal, iron ore, grains, steel, cement and other commodities across a network of over 1,37,000 kilometres tracks.
The track is the foundation on which this entire system works. When it is in good shape, trains run safely at higher speeds. When it is not, the results range from speed restrictions and delays to safety risks. A cracked rail, | |
| | | | Rising Heat - How 2026’s heat waves are breaking records | | |  Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit
Heat waves are among the deadliest natural hazards, and their frequency, intensity, and duration are rising sharply in the 21st century due to climate change. The impacts are now measurable year-to-year, not just in projections. According to multiple studies and UN reports from 2024-2025, extreme and deadly heat waves have become significantly more frequent, intense, and prolonged due to man-made climate change.
The mercury is at its peak during the summer. H | |
| | | | Books: The Lamp of Life, the Bridge to Solutions | | | | Lalit Gargg
Every year on 23 April, the world celebrates books—the priceless heritage of knowledge, creativity, and human civilization. Initiated by UNESCO in 1995, this day is not merely a formal observance; it is a global commitment to honor authors, protect creative rights, and promote a culture of reading. The choice of this date is deeply meaningful, as it marks the passing of literary giants like William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, whose works have profoundly shaped human civilization. The central message of 2026 emphasizes reading according to one’s interests and transforming reading into a joyful experience. Today, it is essential to view reading not as a burden, but as | |
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