
My article write-up in The Statesman Newspaper - 22 January-2018 (The Statesman was founded in 1875) “Youth is the pollen that blows through the sky and does not ask why”. This line by Vincent Benet holds true in letter and spirit for the Indian demographics. India has more than half of its population below the age of 25 and more than 65% below the age of 35. The average age of an Indian is below 29 years. But this young and vibrant democracy is undergoing a peculiar problem which might take shape of a monster in the future. The signs of its tumultuous nature have already started appearing. This is the problem of uncontrolled growing anger amongst the youth of our country. This anger is non-channelized, refractory and often turbulent. India has been known for its rich culture since ages. From Gautam Buddha to Mahatma Gandhi, we had been the land of peace and non-violence. Today teenagers are the worst sufferers and i...