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| Youth are not just the future—they are the architects of today | | | | Lalit Gargg
Youth is not merely a stage of life defined by age; it is the embodiment of energy, courage, imagination, transformation and the spirit of creation. A society whose young people are awakened, sensitive and creative can script a new chapter of change. But when youthful energy becomes directionless, that very power can turn into a source of violence, addiction, extremism, crime, frustration and destruction. Therefore, the greatest question before the world today is not merely what young people are doing, but how their immense energy is being channelled. It is with this larger concern in mind that the United Nations observes International Youth Day every year on August 12. The o | |
| | | | ‘Be addicted to bettering yourself’ | | | | SHONIMA MALHOTRA
Certain words instantly evoke a negative reaction. Words like steal, lie, and drink immediately bring to mind dishonesty, wrongdoing, or addiction. The moment we hear them, our minds instinctively associate them with something immoral or destructive.
Yet, it is worth asking: Is the word itself always negative, or does its meaning depend on the context in which it is used? What if these very words were used metaphorically to convey a positive life lesson? Sometimes, a simple shift in perspective transforms what appears to be negative into a profound source of wisdom.
It is not always the word itself that shapes our perception; rather, it is the context surrounding it. T | |
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