Tag: peace
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Gandhiji’s stature is way above Nobel Peace Prize!
Some personalities are great, not because of any awards or recognitions or degrees, but by the principles and values that they continuously stood for, fought for and advocated throughout their lives. One of them was Gandhiji. As he once summed up his philosophy of life by saying that “My life is my message”. Indeed, the…
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Democracy- not a cup of tea for the morally weak people!
In the backdrop of the evolving situation in South Asia The recent revolution in the neighbouring country Nepal, that forced the government functionaries including their Prime Minister to resign, has again put in focus the democratic ideals and need to be responsive to the aspirations and wishes of the people. The ministers and the elite…
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“Pride and death” or “humiliation and life”- a difficult choice to make!
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza is assuming alarming proportions! With more than 60,000 confirmed deaths in Gaza (the actual numbers could be much larger) and more than 1000 deaths in Israel, this protracted war doesn’t seem to be ending too soon. The talks for peace process are announced but before the talks even begin,…
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Does common (wo)man wants a war? OR War is an elitist idea?
Over the centuries of history of mankind, there have been numerous wars. The history is replete with examples of deadly wars fought from time to time, some of them well-documented in the history books. From the wars fought by Roman Empires, to the wars fought by Alexander the Great, to the wars waged by the…
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Are we running faster than we should?
Maybe, it’s time to slow down a little bit In today’s times, everything has become fast paced! The internet has become fast. The electronic gadgets have become fast. The redundancy of obsolete technology (like mobile phones, tablets) has become fast. And even food has become “fast” (food). I wonder that in this transition of life…
Anupam- The Dreamer 