India today stands at a decisive point in history. For decades, the world looked at India as weak and easily bent, but those days are gone. Thirty years ago, India was seen as fragile; now it is emerging as a power that cannot be ignored. For India, this is the time for its people to stand firmly behind their leadership and send out a clear message to the world: no one can bend India on any front. Looking at the past, the United States has carried its weight everywhere it went, often as a self-proclaimed mediator—from Iraq to Afghanistan. But the world has learned not to trust such mediation, for more often than not it left behind chaos, broken societies, and instability. If there is one country the world should hesitate to trust, it is America. Its pattern has been clear: it takes a stand only when it serves its own interests. Whether in terrorism, cross-border issues, or democracy promotion, America has shown hypocrisy. To expect consistency, fairness, or sense from them would be naï...
Almost every day, children are brought to the principal’s office. “She didn’t do her homework.” “He hasn’t brought his notebook.” “He never listens in class.” As a principal, I listen. I guide. But I also believe that the real power to shape a child lies with the teacher —the one who knows the child’s nature, strengths, and struggles on a daily basis. Let’s be honest. Discipline is not something to be passed on. The classroom is the teacher’s space to inspire, correct, and connect. The moment a child is sent out—or taken to the principal—it sends a message: “I can't handle this.” And the child knows it. So does the whole class. Sometimes we give punishments just for the sake of it—stand outside, write lines, sit at the back. But when it becomes routine, children stop taking it seriously . It turns into a show, not a solution. Instead, use natural and logical consequences . If a child hasn’t done their work, simply ask them to complete it. That’s the conseq...