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National Girl Child Day 2026: one day, years of work, and the gap between campaigns and outcomes 0
- India, Society & Culture
- January 24, 2026
Key highlights National Girl Child Day is officially described as a day dedicated to highlighting the rights, education, and welfare of girls, initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Press Information Bureau The day is often marked with campaigns and speeches. That’s fine. But in 2026, readers are tired of moral posters.
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Parakram Diwas: The Philosophy of “Subhasism” in 2026 0
- India, Society & Culture
- January 20, 2026
Key Highlights: Parakram Diwas 2026 honors the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The guiding philosophy here is “Subhasism”—a blend of fierce nationalism, social equality, and military discipline. The Ministry of Culture has curated events that highlight Netaji’s vision of an “Aatmanirbhar” (Self-reliant) India. This philosophical wave emphasizes that true freedom requires both economic independence and strategic strength.
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: The “Vishwa-Mitra” Philosophy of Diaspora 0
- Society & Culture
- January 8, 2026
Key Highlights: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in January 2026 is guided by the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One Family). The Ministry of External Affairs uses this platform to treat the 32 million global Indians not as “brain drain” but as “brain gain.” The political wave guiding this event is the “Vishwa-Mitra” (Friend of the World) stance. India’s philosophy in
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Understanding the Concept of Karma in Vedas vs. Shastras 0
- Philosophy & Religion, Society & Culture
- December 31, 2025
“Divine Justice or Human Construct? Tracing the Evolution of Karma from Vedas to Shastras” Karma, a pivotal concept in Hindu philosophy, is often encapsulated in the phrase “as you sow, so shall you reap.” This principle, which underpins the law of moral causation, varies significantly in its interpretation from the ancient Vedas to the more
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Little Giants, Big Dreams: India’s Young Trailblazers Redefine Possible 0
- Initiatives, Society & Culture
- December 31, 2025
NEW DELHI, December 2025 — The Bharat Mandapam recently transformed into a hub of youthful brilliance as the Prime Minister engaged with the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025 winners. Far beyond a mere awards ceremony, the gathering showcased a generation that isn’t just anticipating the future—they are actively engineering it through code, sportsmanship, and selfless service.
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India’s Digital Public Goods Initiative: Leveraging AI for Social Impact 0
- Society & Culture, Tech & Ai
- December 31, 2025
Introduction: Advancing Social Good Through Technology India’s commitment to digital innovation has taken a significant step forward with the Digital Public Goods (DPG) initiative, which leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies to drive social impact. This initiative aims to create open-source digital solutions that address key challenges in sectors like healthcare, education, and
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