Seniors yearn for more connect in Independence Day celebrations

Seniors yearn for more connect in Independence Day celebrations

All Indians look forward to Independence Day celebrations. It is a day to be cherished because on this day India became free. Many things have not changed since the first Independence Day celebrations, but some have. Mehak Minocha and Manav Taunk spoke to five seniors regarding the 77th Independence Day Celebrations. Their views on Independence…

Is it generation gap or do elders have a reason to be unhappy?

Is it generation gap or do elders have a reason to be unhappy?

By Mehak Minocha In the quiet corners of Indian homes, where echoes of bygone days still linger, elders bear witness to a world transformed. Some may call it generation gap, but amidst the rush of progress and change, the hearts of these elders ache with a subtle sorrow. They see in today’s generation a reflection…

2 young educators regret negativity around elders

2 young educators regret negativity around elders

By Manav Taunk Mr. Aniket Prakash, 35, and Mr. Ashwini Kumar, 29, share similar backgrounds and professions. Both teach at senior secondary schools and own educational institutions—The Master Academy and Scholars Academy, respectively. Despite their success, they express deep regret over society’s stereotypes and treatment of the elderly. “The modern society considers them outdated and…

The pain of watching your grandparents age, become frail, helpless

The pain of watching your grandparents age, become frail, helpless

By Anoushka Saxena “Meri haddiyon ne ab javaab de diya hai. Ab main zyada chalna-firna nahi kar paaoongi, beta.” (My bones have given up now. I don’t think I can walk around that easily, child.) One of the most heartbreaking moments in the journey of elderly care is when your old parents or grandparents remark…

Life isn’t over till it’s actually over: Revisiting my grandmothers’ life journey

Life isn’t over till it’s actually over: Revisiting my grandmothers’ life journey

BY ANOUSHKA SAXENA We often associate some of the most cherished memories from our childhood days with the engaging bedtime stories our grandmothers would narrate to us, every day, at night so we could sink into a deep slumber and wake up all fresh and beaming with energy the next morning to go to school….

3 Elders share moments that gave them joy, and moments they regret

3 Elders share moments that gave them joy, and moments they regret

This series is being started to capture moments that men and women cherish most or regret most as they start getting old.  In the first part of this series, three Senior Citizens reflect on three moments that brought them happiness and three moments that they wish had never happened. Group Captain Anil Vohra (Retired), 62,…

Pride, emotions define Republic Day for Senior Citizens

Pride, emotions define Republic Day for Senior Citizens

Republic Day has special significance for millions of Senior Citizens across the country. Many of them were born just before the country attained Independence and the Constitution was adopted and they have witnessed India grow as a strong and vibrant nation. They cherish the values enshrined in India’s Constitution, and celebrate this day with great…