Dear Reader,

Love,

EditorIn every individual journey, we are constantly in the process of building and rebuilding our personal images. This could also mean constantly adapting, borrowing, innovating and redesigning our lives based on our goals and aspirations. So, what of the country’s journey? Especially when the country is young, but the civilisation is old. Really, really old. This age-old conundrum about Bharat’s identity, with ancient roots and modern dreams, regains focus in this issue. Our new series, Reclaim, is aimed at reinvigorating that quest.

While on topics old, but sentiments new, we are also commemorating 150 years of the iconic National Song, Vande Mataram. Are you familiar with the whole lyrics of the beautiful song about our motherland? Take time to know the verses and reflect on what it means in today’s context of nation-building.

Bharat is thriving as ever. Let us rejoice in Her many wonders.