Opinion
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| Beyond Junk Food: Building a Healthier Childhood, a Stronger India | | A Commendable Initiative by the Maharashtra Government | | | Lalit Gargg
The dream of a Developed India cannot be realized merely through modern infrastructure, rapid economic growth, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, or world-class technological advancement. The true strength of any nation lies in its children. When childhood is healthy, value-oriented, energetic, and mentally resilient, the future of the nation is naturally secure. Conversely, if children grow up burdened by obesity, diabetes, malnutrition, and unhealthy eating habits, the very foundation of national development becomes fragile. Therefore, children’s health is not merely the responsibility of the Ministry of Health; it is a matter of national development, educational | |
| | | | Change the definition of Friendship on this Friendship Day | | | | Friendship Day! No one in the world says they never had any friends. But who truly is a friend? Whatever we celebrate in this world carries great importance in one way or another. What does it mean to be a friend? How do you define a friend? A true friend is one who helps in times of need. As soon as the word “truth” appears, the concept of “absolute truth” also emerges, and with it, the definition of a friend also changes. Then he no longer remains just a friend; he becomes a ‘mitra,’ a true soulful friend. What is the difference between a ‘friend’ and ‘a true soulful friend’? The first word is given by the world, and its meaning is worldly too. The other word has a spiritual meaning, whic | |
| | | | National Pride and Democratic Rights | | | | Dr Vijay Garg
A nation’s true strength lies not only in its military power, economic progress, or geographical boundaries, but also in the values upheld by its citizens. National pride and democratic rights are often portrayed as opposing ideas, yet they are, in reality, complementary pillars of a healthy democracy. A nation flourishes when its citizens enjoy their constitutional freedoms while also respecting the dignity, unity, and integrity of their country.
India, the world’s largest democracy, is founded on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. The Constitution guarantees every citizen fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and expression, equality | |
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