Age Power (English)

The victory of 78-year-old Donald Trump in the presidential elections of the United States—the world’s most powerful and wealthy nation—held on 20th November offers a powerful lesson for all of us, especially for the youth. In India, most people at this age hesitate even to undertake a pilgrimage. Only a few are exceptions. Just last

After a certain age, many people begin to wonder—what should they do now, and how should they spend their time? Not everyone has the comfort of being part of a large joint family where children and grandchildren live together. Most seniors have fulfilled their responsibilities of educating their children, who are now busy earning their

We have been hearing about online fraud for quite some time. Many people have lost crores of rupees to fraudsters who siphoned money from their bank accounts. Places like Jamtara in Jharkhand and Nuh in Haryana have become widely known as centers of such cyber fraud. Even before this menace could subside, a new form

As soon as Dussehra passed, the excitement of Diwali would begin to ripple through our hearts. In today’s festive atmosphere, memories of childhood return to us effortlessly. Every member of the family, young and old, would get involved in cleaning the house. In those days, very few households had domestic help. No one hesitated to

The secret to a long and happy life lies in being positive. In every situation, we should try to guide our thoughts in a direction where we believe that everything will ultimately turn out well. Have faith in God—that He has chosen this path for us. A profound teaching from a revered saint has stayed

If you are 65 years old and reading this article, then you are among the seven percent fortunate people who have reached this age while living a healthy life. Yes, indeed. According to a World Bank report, in 2023, about 7.1% of India’s population is above the age of 65, and this is expected to

The common axiom is that talking is living. Through talking with others, one expresses views, emotions, sentiments, and feelings about several things in life. A normal person in prime youth spends roughly 3 to 4 hours minimum in talking, either at home or at the office or with friends. The more a person talks, the

With increasing awareness about health and the availability of better medical facilities, our lifespan is certainly increasing. When we were young, if someone in the family or neighborhood passed away at the age of sixty or sixty-five, it was often said that the person had lived a full life. Today, it is quite common to

A few days ago, I had the good fortune of listening to Shri Vijay Kaushal Ji Maharaj’s Ram Katha at Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi. One evening, during his discourse, he spoke about the growing generation gap within families and the lack of harmony between elders and the younger generation. He made a very important

This feeling by itself is a mantra for living life to the fullest, regardless of age. It is a change in attitude that helps us to enjoy life like a child. As we age, society often reminds us of our limitations by labelling us as “old people”. But it is a question of mindset. If

The number of elderly people in India is increasing at quite a fast pace. With a population of elderly (above 60 years of age) at around 153 million, it comprises roughly 14 percent of total population in India; this number is expected to increase to 347 million (20 percent of total population) by 2050. And

When we read about online fraud in newspapers, it is not that only people of a particular age group are affected. While younger individuals may be less impacted, it is certain that senior citizens are more vulnerable. One reason is that many seniors are not as comfortable with technical aspects of modern devices. Today, almost