Aditya Kashyap

Vichar Manthan Aditya Kashyap

Vichar-Manthan is a bouquet of selected flowers contributed by participants of the monthly National Article Writing Competition organized by Think India. Hundreds of students, research scholars, and academicians across diverse disciplines from all across India contribute their works for the coveted competition. The meaning of 'Vichar Manthan' is to churn out one's thoughts. In today's fast-paced world, the act of writing something, penning down thoughts may seem very insignificant to some, many would underestimate the importance of this simple act. But it is imperative to remember that this simple act, through the centuries, has not only inspired billions but has also changed the course of history to shape the world as we know it today. From Bal Gangadhar Tilak's inspiring articles in Kesari, which helped fuel the freedom struggle to Swami Vivekananda's writings which continue to inspire millions of youth to this day, the simple act of writing has been instrumental in shaping today's India. Think India is a pan-India organization established to bring together the best talent of the country and to infuse in them a 'Nation-First' attitude. The organization seeks to develop solution-based thinking and inspire young India to serve society. It strives to promote social harmony, fulfil needs of India, support and motivate, activity in campuses, upliftment of rural India, support gender justice and support the national interest. It also manifests progressive collaborations between the young, creative minds from national institutes like IITs, IIMs, NLUs and others. Article Writing Competition is an initiative by Think India to encourage the youth of the country to contribute their thoughts on further its goal of infusing 'Nation-First' thinking in the young talent of this nation and enabling this talent to positively contribute towards the growth and development of India. Inviting submissions on a variety of social, economic and contemporary topics of national interest provides an opportunity for the youth to think for India and offer solutions to its problems. As the celebrated French Novelist, Gustave Flaubert said, "The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe." With Vichar Manthan, Think India aims to provide a platform for today's youth to publish their beliefs, ideas on contemporary issues of national interest to inspire others and bring tangible change in the society