Everyone Is Mature — And That’s Exactly the Problem We often hear people say, “Everyone is mature now. They know what they’re doing.” On the surface, it sounds fair. After all, every individual has their own experiences, struggles, and ways of thinking. No one likes being told what to do. So I thought—maybe I should stop telling anything at all. If everyone already knows what they’re doing, then who am I to suggest something? Even when the intention is good, advice today feels unnecessary, even unwanted. But here’s the reality: maturity doesn’t mean we always make the right choices. Today, even if you suggest something genuinely good—something meant to help—many people take it as interference. Advice feels like control. Concern feels like judgement. Guidance feels like ego. So instead of listening, people defend their decisions, even when those decisions may harm them in the long run. The idea of “I know everything” has quietly replaced the idea of “I can still learn.” We l...
12:36 AM – The Night I Left Home It is 12:36 AM. The house is quiet, but my mind is not. In a few hours, I will leave my hometown for Delhi to begin my PhD at the University of Delhi. Everyone says, "Congratulations." They see a new beginning. I do too. But they don't see everything I am leaving behind. I am leaving the home where I grew up, where every room carries a memory and every corner reminds me of who I have been. I am leaving behind the familiar roads, the people who know my story, and the comfort of a place that has always felt like home. I am leaving behind my parents, whose sacrifices made this journey possible. Every achievement I celebrate carries a part of their hard work, sleepless nights, and unwavering faith in me. Walking away from home is exciting, but it also leaves a quiet emptiness that words cannot fully describe. I am leaving behind my elder cousin, who has always stood beside me like an elder brother. Through every success, every setback, every...
Democratic Backsliding in India Meaning of Democratic Backsliding Democratic backsliding means the slow weakening of democracy. It does not happen through military coups. It happens when elected governments reduce freedoms, weaken institutions, and centralize power. Elections continue, but democratic quality declines. Why India Matters as a Case India is the world’s largest democracy with a strong Constitution. Yet, in recent years, concerns have grown about: -Executive dominance -Reduced space for dissent -Pressure on institutions This makes India an important case to study democratic erosion within a constitutional system. Weakening of Civil Liberties Increasing restrictions on protests and public gatherings. Use of laws against activists, students, and critics. Internet shutdowns during sensitive political moments. Impact : Citizens feel less free to express disagreement. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC Protests (2019–20) CAA led to nationwide protests dema...
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