Sujata

Before I pen down my thoughts on civic sense and its importance, let me refer to article 51 (a) of our constitution which as we know are called the fundamental duties of the citizens of India. The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity...

Not many may immediately recollect the title of the poem in which William Wordsworth quoted “Child is the father of man.” But almost all of us have either heard or used the phrase at some time or the other in our lives. And there would be hardly anyone who wouldn't agree with the great poet. A person will have the same...

When my son was about six his classmate asked him about his religion. My son could not answer him as that was the first time someone had asked him that question. He did not know what his religion was. For that matter he did not know the meaning of the word. But he was curious about it and so...

It comes as no big surprise to me to learn that many in the country, (especially the youth and the common man) feel that there is a need for a social revolt. In fact the recent spates of crimes and cases of corruption have further added weight to these steadily-growing opinions. It is not going to be easy for...

About three years ago I was drawn to an article published in Outlook under the heading Yukkies. The detailed article highlighted the reasons for the increase in crime in number of young urban youth. The disturbing report triggered the idea for my second fiction titled In Pursuit of Ecstasy is dedicated to the Indian youth. The reason I mention...