The simple fact that a student is saying Hijab is more important than education is a cause for alarm. The fact that the kid has been brainwashed into believing that knowledge is not important but some arcane rule about covering up is, it is the time we stand up and say enough.
On his 56th death anniversary, I pay homage to this eminent ex-prime minister of our country by sharing a glimpse of his remarkable works and highlighting some of the values he taught on how to overcome barriers in life and rise victoriously.
Given the legal opinion and the views of the government in favour of the law, it is unlikely that Section 124A will be scrapped soon. However, the section should not be misused as a tool to curb free speech.
Since ancient times, people in India have had a tradition of performing their duties — even in partial disregard of their rights and privileges. Since time immemorial, an individual’s “kartavya” — the performance of one’s duties towards society, his/her country and his/her parents — was emphasised.
उ.प्र.विधानसभा चुनाव को ज्यादा समय नहीं बचा है। इसलिए कांग्रेस का गाय के प्रति स्नेह और समर्पण बढ़ना स्वाभाविक हैं। क्योंकि उ.प्र.में कांग्रेस के पास वाड्राईन के अलावा मुख्यमंत्री उम्मीदवार भी नहीं है।
Gandhi built non-violence movement. India built Gandhi. Nonviolence is part of India's culture and teachings. Gandhi was merely the genius saint who applied old teachings for the independence movement.