Perspective is the lens shaped by experiences and culture through which we view the world, while opinion is a subjective belief influenced by perspective and can change over time. Both are key to understanding others and fostering meaningful dialogue.
Jamshedpur, India, a steel city, is also a leader in environmental innovation. The Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company (JUSCO), a Tata enterprise, has notably constructed roads using waste plastic, providing durable and eco-friendly surfaces. These plastic-cum-tar roads are more resilient and water-resistant, reducing maintenance costs and environmental degradation. JUSCO's initiative sets a benchmark for sustainable urban development.
Social media platforms wield immense power as tools for communication and social change, enabling movements while also posing risks like misinformation and violence. Balancing freedom of expression with responsibility is vital, requiring collective action from users, governments, and industry leaders to harness their potential for positive impact and mitigate harm.
Swami Vivekananda’s 1893 speech at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago is noted for its reflection of Indian culture and its values. Vivekananda message of universal brotherhood, acceptance and respect for all religions, positions him as a significant philosophical figure, impacting not only western perception of Hinduism, but also influencing the American civil rights movement. His call for tolerance and unification has a profound contemporary resonance in the face of global division along religious, ethnic and national lines.
