Opinion
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| Humanity faces a growing crisis of climate change and breathless lives | | | | Lalit Gargg
The world today is confronting the stark reality of climate change—something that was once regarded merely as a distant threat. Torrential rains, prolonged droughts, floods, cyclones, wildfires, rising sea levels and abnormal heat are no longer exceptional phenomena. The rapid disruption of nature’s delicate balance has raised a grave question about the very survival of human civilisation. The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate Update 2026, released on November 9, 2026, presents the severity of this crisis through compelling scientific data. According to the report, 2026 is on course to rank among the four hottest years ever recorded, with the global ave | |
| | | | The language we speak and the insult of women: A reflection of our social mindset | | | | Dr. Vijay Garg
Language is one of the most powerful tools of human communication. It reflects our thoughts, values, upbringing and attitude towards others. The way we speak reveals not only our education but also our level of social awareness and cultural maturity. Unfortunately, in many societies, everyday language still contains expressions that insult, humiliate and undermine the dignity of women. This raises an important question: Can a society truly call itself educated and civilised when its everyday language continues to disrespect women?
One of the most disturbing features of common abusive language is that many insults are directed towards a person’s mother, sister or daughter, | |
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