India Unfolded

  Mental Health Crisis: now in Schools   A young class 10 th student of St. Columbia School took his life on November 18, 2025 at the Rajendra Place metro station in New Delhi.   My heart shatters every time I read what he wrote in his suicide note, ‘ sorry mummy, aapka itni baar dil toda, abb last baar todunga ’, a painful note left behind him shows that the 16 year old went through very tough times because he felt stranded in the very spaces in which they were meant to be nourished. Just imagine what all must be going through him that he took such a big step. To take one’s own life is not an act of weakness; it often comes from unbearable inner turmoil and a tragic courage that no young person should ever be pushed to feel. Across India, such tragic stories have become very frequent. Schools—meant to be havens of learning, laughter, and self-discovery—are gradually turning into spaces where academic overload, bullying, body-shaming, and silent emotional battles sha...

  Celebrating 150 Years of Tribal Hero: Birsa Munda   Imagine a young boy in his early twenties, standing fearlessly against the oppressive British rule — not with wealth, power, or formal education, but with sheer courage and an unshakable resolve to protect his people. This young hero was none other than Birsa Munda. Most of us recognize his name, but how many truly understand the depth of his struggle and the legacy he left behind? Today, we celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, also revered as Dharti Aba — the Father of the Earth. November 15 is observed as Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas to honor this iconic tribal freedom fighter. Born in Ulihatu village in present-day Jharkhand on November 15, 1875, Birsa Munda’s contribution to India’s freedom struggle was so monumental that tribal communities across the country worship him as Bhagwan Birsa. States such as Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal even declare a holiday on this day to acknowled...

Vande Mataram: 150 Years and Beyond Once sung in our morning school assemblies, India’s national song Vande Mataram ( which translates to Mother, I Bow to Thee ) has now completed 150 years — a milestone that invites us to reflect on its journey, its legacy, and its timeless emotional power. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1838–1894), 'Vande Mataram' was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875. Let’s take a moment to cherish this eternal song- one that once fueled India’s freedom cry and continues to echo in the soul of our nation. On November 07, 2025, Prime Minister of India inaugurated the year-long commemoration of the national song’s 150 th anniversary and released a commemorative stamp and coin to mark the occasion.                                   Image Source: https://colnect.com/en/stamps/stamp/512587-Centenary_Vande_Mataram_Patriotic_Song-India ...