Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Diverse Reader Views on Language, Health, Politics, and Social Issues
Imagine a newspaper where lots of people write in to share their thoughts, like sending letters to the editor.
One person talks about how Urdu is a beautiful language that mixes words from many cultures and is full of love and poetry.
Another writes about remembering a singer named Sulakshana Pandit who sang many famous songs and also acted in movies, and sadly passed away.
Someone else shares that many people can't see because their eye 'windows' (corneas) are cloudy, and we need more people to help by donating eyes after they pass away.
We also hear about a day to help kids and teens learn about laws so they know their rights and stay safe.
In another letter, people are gathering who don't believe in religion and prefer science and thinking things through.
One writer praises a place called Kerala for doing a great job of helping poor people, unlike another place.
Lastly, some letters discuss new leaders in big cities like New York, and how their ideas about sharing wealth and helping immigrants are being watched closely.
Urdu is celebrated on World Urdu Day (November 9) as a rich language born from diverse cultural influences, emphasizing emotion and humanity.
The passing of singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit is noted, highlighting her musical legacy and personal life coinciding with actor Sanjeev Kumar's death anniversary.
There is a call to increase cornea donations to combat blindness, urging public awareness, more eye banks, and government support for surgeons.
National Legal Services Day (November 9) emphasizes the importance of legal literacy for youth to understand their rights and avoid exploitation.
A growing movement of atheists and rationalists in West Bengal is noted, advocating for scientific temper and constitutional rights amidst religious polarization.
Kerala's poverty eradication model is presented as a successful people-centric approach, contrasting with perceived inequality elsewhere.
A 'planetary health diet' is promoted to address environmental damage caused by food systems, encouraging reduced food waste and diversified diets.
The election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York is discussed as a significant event, interpreted by some as a shift towards progressive and socialist ideals in a capitalist stronghold.
- Who
- Readers of MyVoice contributing diverse opinions
- What
- A collection of reader letters on various topics including language preservation, health initiatives, political commentary, social movements, and economic models
- When
- November 9, 2025
- Where
- India and global contexts
- Why
- To express personal views, raise awareness, and comment on current events and societal issues
- World Urdu Day
- November 9
- Commemoration of
- Dr. Muhammad Iqbal
- Sulakshana Pandit's Debut
- Playback singing in 1967
- Sulakshana Pandit's Award
- Filmfare for best female playback singer for 'Tu Hi Sagar Hai Tu Hi Kinara'
- National Legal Services Day
- November 9
- Atheist Forum Conference
- November 5
- Kerala Poverty Eradication
- Attributed to Left Democratic Front (LDF) government
- Planetary Health Diet
- Promoted by EAT-Lancet Commission