11/06/2025
The Future Still Reads in Print
In an age where screens flicker endlessly and swipes have replaced page-turning, a quiet morning scene brings a powerful message — the future of reading newspapers is still alive.
The image captures a young schoolboy, dressed in a neat red uniform with “MAPLE” stitched along his side, standing calmly on a Kashmiri street, newspaper in hand. His schoolbag rests firmly on his back, yet it’s not his textbooks but the newspaper print that holds his attention. He’s not glued to a phone screen, not lost in a virtual game — he’s absorbed in reality, in ink, in truth.
This simple moment reminds us of a responsibility we all share — to keep the culture of newspaper reading alive in our children. In a world flooded with fake news, manipulated content and shallow digital consumption, the printed word still stands tall as a symbol of depth, trust, and authenticity. But it requires effort — from parents, educators, and media houses alike.
We need to show our children the value of truth, of real journalism, of patience and understanding that comes from reading, not scrolling. It’s time to provide them with newspapers that are not just pages filled with ads and repetition, but thoughtful, quality content that educates and enlightens.
Social media may be fast, but truth has never been about speed. Let’s help our kids grow real — not artificial. Let’s place newspapers back on breakfast tables, in school bags, and most importantly, in young minds.
Because the future of reading still holds the paper — if we guide the hand.
