Spondon Ganguli

Navigating the Digital Maze: Protecting Young Minds from Social Media Harm

By Spondon Ganguli August 5, 2025

In today's digital age, adolescents are growing up surrounded by social media and smart devices. While these tools offer benefits like learning and communication, they also expose children to emotional stress, toxic beliefs, and harmful behaviours that are often hard to…

China’s Strategic Encirclement of India’s Siliguri Corridor – And What India Must Do in Response

By Spondon Ganguli August 1, 2025

I am neither a political strategist nor a defence analyst. But as a keen observer of current affairs and shifting geopolitical landscapes, I believe that even an informed citizen can see what is unfolding in our neighbourhood — and what India…

Manipur 1891: The Last Stand of an Independent Kingdom

By Spondon Ganguli July 20, 2025

In the lush, mist-covered hills of the Northeast, nestled between the great powers of Burma and the Indian subcontinent, lay the ancient and fiercely independent kingdom of Manipur — a land of warriors, poets, and proud tradition. Ruled by the Meitei…

The Chola Empire: Unfolding the Hidden Chapters of a Timeless Legacy

By Spondon Ganguli July 11, 2025

We’ve all read about the mighty Chola Empire—how it ruled almost the entirety of South India with grandeur, leaving behind a legacy admired even today. Stretching from the 9th to the 13th century CE, the Cholas weren’t just kings and warriors—they…

Attendance and Punctuality: The Foundation of a Student’s Discipline

By Spondon Ganguli July 1, 2025

As students enter the senior secondary level, a subtle shift begins to occur in their mindset. The sense of growing up, becoming mature, and nearing adulthood often leads to a feeling of newfound freedom. After all, they’re just a step away…

When the Sky Finally Wept – Welcoming the First Rainfall

By Spondon Ganguli June 21, 2025

After weeks—no, months—of relentless heat and air thick with exhaustion, the sky finally gave in. The summer this year felt longer than ever. Each afternoon clung to the skin like a weight, every breath felt borrowed, and every leaf hung from…

Three Pillars of Success for a Student

By Spondon Ganguli June 15, 2025

Every student must have dreams, ambitions, and goals in life. These are the forces that push us forward through good times and bad, helping us move ahead even when life becomes tough. When things seem dark and uncertain, our dreams show…

It Begins Before Birth: Parenting, Identity & the Roots of Acceptance

By Spondon Ganguli June 7, 2025

Raising a child is not about shaping who they love, but how do they learn to love themselves. The future of a person is shaped by many factors — socio-economic conditions, the surrounding environment, the place they grow up in, and…

Operation Sindoor: A New Chapter in India’s Resolve

By Spondon Ganguli May 18, 2025

"Kshama shobhti us bhujang ko, jiske paas garal hoUsko kya jo danthin, bishrahit, vineet saral ho...Sahanasheelata, kshama, daya ko, tabhi poojta jag haiBal ka darp chamakta uske peechhe jab jagmag hai..."~ Ramdhari Singh Dinkar These immortal lines by Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh…

War Over Kashmir: A Ceasefire or a Surrender?

By Spondon Ganguli May 13, 2025

Like many fellow Indians, I was deeply disappointed by today’s ceasefire announcement made by our government. It’s increasingly evident that immense pressure—particularly from Western powers, and notably the United States—played a critical role in shaping this decision. Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…

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