T here are moments when the solitary act of writing transcends the page and enters the grand halls of history. Yesterday was one such defining moment. I had the distinct honor of being invited to the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Prime Ministers' Museum and Library) for the Felicitation Ceremony of the Atal Poetry Recitation Competition . Standing in a venue dedicated to the leaders who shaped independent India, I realized that Harsh Nath Jha —the poet—was no longer just an observer, but a participant in a cultural dialogue. Witnessing the intersection of history and modern architecture. The Resonance of Atal Ji’s Verse It is one thing to write about struggle and triumph in my own works, such as 'Wo Mere Sam Insan Hue' , but it is entirely another to channel the voice of a statesman like Atal Bihari Vajpayee . I had the privilege of reciting Atal Ji’s iconic poetry in the presence of Shri Ashwani Lohani ...
The Indian higher education landscape is currently witnessing a seismic shift . In January 2026, the University Grants Commission (UGC) notified new regulations that have triggered a firestorm of debate across the nation. From the corridors of Delhi University —where I, Harsh Nath Jha , navigate the rigorous logic of Physics at Motilal Nehru College alongside the emotive world of poetry—to the political war rooms of Lucknow, the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 are being viewed through sharply contrasting lenses. Caption: Students react to the new UGC Equity Regulations 2026 notification, sparking debates on caste discrimination and de-reservation. While supporters hail them as a necessary shield for social justice, critics have labeled them a "Black Law" weaponizing identity politics. This article provides an exhaustive analysis of the controversy, exploring how administrative rul...