Age Power (English)

A few days ago, an acquaintance—an 87-year-old woman—fell in the bathroom. Unfortunately, she suffered a brain haemorrhage and slipped into a coma. At this age, such incidents are being reported far too often. What caused the greatest pain, however, was the realization that even at such an advanced age, she used to lock the bathroom […]

As we step into a new year, many of us carry mixed emotions—gratitude for life, memories of those who are no longer with us, and natural concerns about what lies ahead. With age, celebrations become quieter, reflections deeper, and expectations simpler. In such times, positivity is not denial of reality; it is a conscious and

Another year has passed, and we now stand ready to welcome 2026. We are truly fortunate to have completed yet another year of our life’s journey. During this time, some of our loved ones have parted from us, leaving behind memories that will always remain in our hearts. Our responsibility now is clear: until the

India stands at a fascinating demographic crossroads. While the world applauds us as the youngest major nation today, the foundations of a much older India are quietly taking shape. On 9th December, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha that the country’s elderly population is rising at an

Knowledge and wisdom are often spoken of together, but they are not the same. Knowledge is about collecting facts, information, and skills. Wisdom is about applying that knowledge with good judgment, compassion, and experience. Knowledge fills the mind; wisdom shapes life. And as we move into our senior years, it is wisdom—more than anything else—that

Our age is steadily increasing. The body is no longer as agile as it once was — a little weakness creeps in, our steps are not as swift as before, and even a simple walk sometimes brings fear. Forget youth, even the energy we had a few years ago now feels like a distant memory.

As we grow older, one mantra becomes more important than ever: keep learning – every moment, anything, anytime. The day we stop learning is the day true old age begins. Learning doesn’t require classrooms; it only needs a determined mind willing to stay curious. Even as we grow older, we should not think that we

How Yesterday’s Wisdom Can Save Tomorrow’s World In an age of convenience, overconsumption, and rapidly changing trends, sustainability is often discussed as a modern concept. Yet the most practical, proven lessons in sustainable living are not found in new books or online courses — they live quietly in the habits and values of our elders.

It takes us back to the 1950s. We were in school then, and going to a restaurant was almost unheard of. Except for a few big cities, small towns hardly had any restaurants. When someone had to travel for work, they would usually stay with relatives. Many businessmen had their own guest houses or “gaddis,”

Recently, through the Never Say Retired platform, we have been sharing a thought almost every day — a small spark of reflection. One of those thoughts said: “Give time to yourself — your first need is you.” What a profound truth! Especially for us seniors, this message holds a mirror to our lives. All our

Do you remember those days—some fifty or sixty years ago—when we all sat together in the same classroom? Wooden benches, a blackboard, the soft haze of chalk dust, and the ringing of the school bell — that was our entire world. There were more some forty children in our class. Today, the education department has

A delightful message has been circulating on WhatsApp lately. A child was asked what he wanted to become when he grew up. His answer was surprising: I don’t want to be a doctor, or an engineer, or an officer, or a minister… I want to be a grandfather! And he had plenty of reasons for