Contributed by Ashish Wagh

Living in an industrial township is not easy for everyone. Ex senior banker and a master of industrial practices, Shri D H Hidadugi says the current start up system started up, starred up and most had to witness sunset. There cannot be any more Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

I am riding on the contrary context that we have not failed but we are failing each other by whatever lure it may be, he added.

In this Ganeshotsav as well, we are witnessing a repeat of Dahi handi. Kids in the age group of 12-16 years of age felt prey to the petty excesses by hyper local politicians, aspiring extortionists if they can be!!, said Shree Basu – Jog, who is trying to help these vimal, manikchand , 555 gutkha and MD ridden youngistan.

Best practices are passe. As psychologist Dr P S Anusha says, there needs to be the responsibility of parents to ensure optimum level of mental health in their children. In the world where stress is the norm, it is but necessary for everyone to be aware of what can be bettered.

While it looks difficult to achieve this, the youngest of today must reconsider the efforts their parents put in. Home loan, education loan, car loan, EMI for a mobile phone etc is butchering their lives. As a senior journalist pointed out, “ Even after working for 40 years, I am still grappling with my home loan. I had to spare money to be sent to my native for Ganpati. It’s a cut to cut life.

And, in today’s world, trust seems to missing, especially after COVID, says Anusha adding “No camaraderie left, it’s only about how much money you making?. We are failing each other.