Thought Lantern

 Thought Lantern organized an Essay Writing Competition on the topic - "Voices That Refused to be Silenced: The Power of Expression in a Changing World.  Our winners have demonstrated exceptional talent and writing skills on this topic.  Top 3 Essays by -  1. Dr. Arwa Saifi  Essay -  Every change in the world begins with a voice. Sometimes it is loud and firm, and at other times it is quiet yet determined. History has shown us that when people choose to speak, even in the face of fear, the world listens - sooner or later. Expression is more than words. It lives in stories, art, songs, protests, and everyday conversations. A child questioning unfair rules, a writer sharing hidden truths, or a citizen standing up for what is right - all of these are acts of courage. Even when voices are ignored, mocked, or suppressed, their honesty gives them power. In a changing world, expression connects people. It allows us to share pain, hope, anger, and dreams. When some...

 Thought Lantern is proud to feature Priti Saini's poem.  Poem title – “Umeedo sai bhari subha ki yai kiranai” Har ek subha apnai sath umeed ki nyi kirano ko laker ati hai, aaj kya nya avasar hai tumharai liye yah tumko batlati hai, Yah tumko chetaavanee deti hai, aur kahati hai isai gabana mat, Kyoki samay lotker bapas nhi ata hai, Jo isai gabata hai bo badh mai bahut pachthata hai, aur apni manzil takh kabhi nhi pahunch pata hai, Yah safalta kabal dhan aur padh ka nam nhi hai, Yah us har ek insaan kai atmavishwas, sangharsh, mehanat aur vishwas ki kahani hai, jo kyi bar girta tha aur uskai kadam ladkhadatai thai, kabhi apnai hei ghar balai, to kabhi iss samajh kai log usai sunatai thai, Safal honai sai pahalai bo usai har tarah sai satatai thai, Pur fir bhi bo insaan kudh pur bharosa kerta tha, Har din kudh ko kudh sai bahatar bananai kai liya kudh sai hei ladhta tha, Usai kudh pur vishwas tha ki bo ek din kuch asa ker jayega, ki iss jamanai ka har ek insaan uska hei nam gun...

  We congratulate the Creative Pen Awards Winners -  1. Dr. Arwa Saifi  Creative piece-  Lessons from Children about Joy and Simplicity Not long ago, I was sitting in a park, watching a little boy chase a butterfly. His laughter filled the air as he ran around in circles, trying his best to catch it. For him, that butterfly was pure magic. No toys, no screens, no distractions - just a moment of joy. And as I sat there, I thought to myself: When was the last time I felt that happy about something so small? Children have a way of reminding us that life doesn’t have to be complicated. Their little actions often hold the biggest lessons. If only we paused to notice, we’d see that they are our best teachers of joy and simplicity. Living in the Moment When a child plays, they are completely lost in it. Give them a colouring book, and the world outside disappears. Take them to a swing, and they’ll laugh with every push as if it’s the best day of their life. Unlike us, they ...