Opinion
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| From a Finite World to an Unlimited Imagination: The Crisis of Child-Reading Culture | | | Dr Vijay Garg | 1/31/2026 10:01:49 PM |
| | In an age marked by digital devices, fragmented attention, and rapid information flows, children’s reading culture faces a deepening crisis. Once rooted in slow, immersive engagement with books, childhood reading now competes with endless streams of short-form digital content. This shift is not simply about what children read but about how they read — and what that means for their imagination, cognitive development, and cultural participation.
The “Finite World” of Fragmented Attention
Modern digital environments shape how young readers interact with text. Screens offer constant stimulation, hyperlinks, videos, and notifications that fragment attention and encourage skimming rather than d | |
| | | | From the Economic Survey to the Budget: In Search of India’s Future | | | Lalit Garg | 1/31/2026 10:01:23 PM |
| | The Union Budget presented by the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, on the floor of Parliament is not merely an annual statement of income and expenditure. It is, in fact, a mirror reflecting the country’s economic direction, social priorities, and future possibilities. At a time when India is rapidly consolidating its identity on the global stage as an emerging economic power, while simultaneously grappling with global uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, climate challenges, and rapid technological change, this Budget assumes even greater significance. From individual citizens to traders, industrialists, farmers, workers, youth, and the middle class—everyone’s eyes are fixed on | |
| | | | Election Reform: The Benefits of Synchronized Polls | | | Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit | 1/31/2026 10:00:51 PM |
| | Don't we think that frequent elections in India are like celebrating festivals? The Election Commission of India conducts elections every one, two, or three months, which has become a significant problem in India. According to experts, frequent elections hamper long-term policymaking because every decision is seen as bait for votes. This leads to a short-term focus, neglecting crucial issues that require sustained attention and planning.
The current system also puts a massive strain on the public exchequer. The cost of conducting elections has been increasing over the years. In 1952, the first Lok Sabha elections cost around Rs 11 crore, while in 2014, the government spent almost Rs 3,870 | |
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