By Satyendra The corrosion of ancient Indian culture and values started with the advent of western education system and the death of the ancient gurukul system in India. The breaking of joint families, the rise of nuclear families and the moving away of children in search of greener pastures has forced several of our elders…
By Sunil Saxena When our children are small, they are our whole world. We make sure they brush their teeth every morning and every night, eat their food on time, behave well, say please and thank you. We open doors, smooth paths, pave the way for their future. We are their teacher, their guardian angel,…
By Mehak Minocha With a rapidly growing elderly population, India is often referred to as the “youngest old” country. The challenges range from limited mobility and access to healthcare to the pervasive issue of social isolation. This is where elders in India have found a new friend in technology. An important innovation is the installation…
By Dibya Prakash I have fond memories of my father from when I was five years old. He would carry me on his shoulders and take me to picnics, fete, morning walk and the market. We played together every day. He was a very active man and my hero, always inspiring me with his vibrant…
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 “The modern society considers them outdated and…
By Mehak Minocha Dr. Rupal Kaura had always believed in the power of empathy and understanding when it came to her work. As a psychologist with more than 7 years of experience, she dedicated her life to understanding and helping those struggling with mental health issues. But it wasn’t until she began focusing on the…
By Amitabh Sharma An elderly lady sat in a phone company office in Kingston, Jamaica, staring at a box that was thrust upon her by the sales rep; she was looking at it with a mix of awe, and mostly confusion. It was a swanky new ‘smart phone’ – the sales rep was rattling its…
By Satyendra Nothing can be predicted with absolute certainty, except that you are going to die one day. You have come with an expiry date and death will surely come and end your visible journey on this planet. Every moment we are inching towards our grave but, with every passing moment our resistance also increases….
By Manav Taunk Ved, who is 17 years old, gets really emotional and nostalgic when he talks about his grandparents. To him, it’s not just chatting—it’s like going back in time to remember happy moments and important lessons from them. He remembers spending a lot of time with his grandparents and says they’ve always been…