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Yojana Yadav

Yojana Yadav is senior news editor at Hindustan Times, Chandigarh. She oversees the production of HT editions for states north of Delhi. She’s been with HT since 2003. During her two-decade-long career, she’s worked at The Tribune, Chandigarh; PTI, Delhi; and TOI, Ahmedabad.

Articles by Yojana Yadav

Words of Wisdom: Be a learner for life, never give up and practice to perfection, says kathak dancer Shobha Koser

Shobha Koser is an institution in kathak and has trained generations of dancers. She believes in self discipline and hard work as much as living light with laughter.

Shobha Koser(HT Photo)
Updated on May 10, 2019 05:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Words of wisdom: Put in your best, enjoy what you do, results will follow, says war veteran

Lt Gen JS Dhillon (retd) says his strength has been good soldiering which means being clear in the mind, working hard to know the profession well and striding ahead confidently

Lt Gen JS Dhillon (retd)(HT Photo)
Updated on May 02, 2019 09:06 PM IST
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Words of Wisdom: Find your calling, stay curious and live with passion to do justice, says historian Jagtar Singh Grewal

After quitting the audit service and joining Government College, Hoshiarpur, to study history in 1954, Grewal realised he was influenced by Partition and wanted to know more about the cultural interchange between Hindus and Muslims.

Historian Jagtar Singh Grewal(Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Apr 26, 2019 10:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Words of wisdom: Lead from the front and take the high-risk sortie in your life too

Awarded the Vir Chakra during the Indo-Pak war of 1971, Air Marshal Singh had a distinguished career in the Indian Air Force, which he was set to lead in 1988 but for the political powers that be.

Air Marshal Man Mohan Singh (retd)(HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 28, 2019 04:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Imran Khan our best bet after Pervez Musharraf: Ex-RAW chief AS Dulat on India-Pakistan ties

We need to give Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan time and a chance to prove his intentions, said AS Dulat, a former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan needs to be given time and a chance to prove his intentions, said AS Dulat, a former chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).(AP)
Updated on Dec 08, 2018 08:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Seeking to regain lost glory, this Khanna school had caught Nehru’s eye

With private schools drawing students, oldest school in town struggles to live up to its reputation of providing quality education at affordable rates, with a little help from its alumni

The iconic red brick clock tower, named after former principal Nand Lal Kalra, and adjoining Dayanand Hall with a brass bell and flag atop the AS High School campus are difficult to miss as one drives past Khanna on a flyover on National Highway-1 from Ludhiana towards Patiala.(Bharat Bhushan/HT)
Updated on Jun 18, 2018 02:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Khanna | By

Patiala’s Government Mohindra College: From a regal institution to rural feeder college

The college was set up a century and a half ago to provide free education as the region was educationally impoverished; today, it continues to be a big draw for quality yet affordable education for youngsters from villages adjoining Patiala

Established in 1875, Government Mohindra College, Patiala, is the oldest institution of contemporary learning in north India. The grand colonial structure, shaped like an ‘M’ in honour of its founder Maharaja Mohinder Singh, is a blend of oriental and occidental architecture. It is said that it cost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9 lakh and took state masons and jail labour nine years to build.(Bharat Bhushan/HT)
Updated on Jun 12, 2018 02:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patiala | By, Patiala

Turning 18 with HT: ‘We are a young nation and must have a new mindset’

Ankita Singla wants to serve society and has faith in the potential of youngsters; she believes India is the best place to live and explore.

Ankita Singla plays volleyball, basketball and lawn tennis. She believes staying fit makes one sharper and more successful in taking on challenges.(Sant Arora/HT)
Published on Jun 04, 2018 02:07 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Punjab govt schools need attention, accountability’

Having topped her school in Kurali with 91.78% in the PSEB Class 12 exam, non-medical student Komal Rani is upbeat but urges youngsters not to get stressed about competition and follow their passion

Komal loves chemistry as much as art. She has an ear for Bollywood music and likes reading inspirational quotes in her free time.(Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on May 24, 2018 02:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Why remember soldiers only as martyrs?’

Changemaker: She believes India’s biggest strength is human resource with a predominantly young population. Hear what Titiksha Sharma feels about turning 18:

SPIRITED FIGHTER: Titiksha Sharma striking a confident pose in Panchkula. She urges youngsters not to settle for what they don’t deserve. Fight back and don’t get bogged down by setbacks is her advice.(Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on May 21, 2018 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Empower girls, don’t treat them like victims’

Agent of change: Niharika says educated youngsters can lead the change our country needs, particularly in clean administration and gender equality.

CONFIDENT LEADER: Niharika Kaushal, the outgoing captain of DC Montessori Senior Secondary Smart School, Chandigarh, finds dancing a stress buster and believes in celebrating womanhood.(Karun Sharma/HT)
Updated on May 07, 2018 04:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Can’t stand anyone degrading women’

Shruti believes India is on the cusp of change but finds changing mindsets tough, particularly when it comes to gender equality

Shruti Pathania, the head girl of Saint Soldier International School, Chandigarh, loves to read and wants to write a book on women during Partition. She believes in equal opportunities for women.(Karun Sharma/HT)
Updated on Apr 23, 2018 09:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Encourage independent thinking from childhood’

Tarannum believes ‘India is diverse in terms of people, beliefs and viewpoints. If there is a positive machinery to channel the potential of the young, the nation can do wonders.’

A humanities student, Tarannum Pratap, has a passion for reading, loves music and learning languages.(Karun Sharma/HT)
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 03:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Yojana Yadav | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Chandigarh needs to be safer for women’

She wants to be the reason for the smile on people’s faces and wants to open an NGO. Meet Shivalik Public School’s Janvi Chhabri.

ALL-ROUNDER: Janvi Chhabri, the head girl of Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, Chandigarh, is a non-medical student, handball player and keen debater.(Sikander Singh Chopra/HT)
Updated on Apr 16, 2018 12:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Why fight over religion, we’re Indians first’

This 18-year-old believes India has its share of problems such as a fast-growing population, illiteracy, poverty, corruption and crime against women but they can be addressed with political will and changed mindset.

Go-getter: St Anne’s Convent School, Sector 32, Chandigarh, head girl Srishti (who goes by one name) is an international-level softball player who doesn’t fear failure. She simply gets back into the game and gives her best shot.(Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Apr 13, 2018 01:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘We have it in us to achieve what we want’

Blind since birth, Pardum wants to join the civil services before he turns a leader with the mission to reform society; he urges Indians to stay united and give Hindi its due.

Pardum Verma
Updated on Apr 10, 2018 10:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT:‘We should abolish caste-based quota ’

Harmeet wants to join the armed forces and believes India has been a developing country for far too long due to ‘incorrect priorities’ 

Harmeet Singh Ahluwalia, the head boy of Brilliance World School, Sector 12, Panchkula.(Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Apr 05, 2018 01:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Chandigarh

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Want to live in corruption-free India’

In two years, Prerna Arora has transformed from a shy teen to the school’s student of the year with guidance and encouragement from her teachers and parents; she is fond of debating and wants to become a human rights lawyer.

Woman power: Prerna Arora, the prefect of New Public School, Sector 18, Chandigarh, is fond of reading women-centric novels where the protagonist retains her originality yet fits into society’s scheme of things.(Ravi Kumar/HT)
Updated on Apr 02, 2018 04:04 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘No place like Chandigarh in the world’

Beyond borders: True to his name, Anmol Rattan Singh wants to be a valuable asset and serve humanity; he believes borders change with time so he will pursue international relations and put India on the top.

Anmol Rattan Singh, the school captain of St John’s High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, loves dancing to the bhangra beat. A student of humanities who aims for the civil services, he is a keen athlete and also the school sports captain.(Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Mar 29, 2018 03:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Chandigarh

Turning 18 with HT: ‘We need educated not just literate youngsters’

Nation’s pride: He wants to serve the country by joining the army’s special forces and believes nationalism should be instilled at an early age to prevent the young from falling victim to divisive politics

Challenger: Ishan Dhar Dangwal, the head boy of St Soldier’s School, Panchkula, is a keen sportsman and likes taking on challenges. He opted for humanities as the study of the mind fascinates him but he studies physics, chemistry and math himself as he prepares to take on the NDA entrance exam next month.(Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Mar 26, 2018 01:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Corruption is killing our democracy’

RISING STAR: Pratikshit Agrahari, the head boy of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, Chandigarh, is a national-level basketball player who loves quizzing and aces academics too.

Pratikshit Agrahari looks forward to studying engineering at an IIT(Sikander Chopra/HT)
Updated on Mar 19, 2018 10:40 PM IST
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Turning 18 with HT: ‘Confide in parents to make the right choice’

Budding medico: She wants to become a gynaecologist and hopes youngsters learn to trust their parents more than their peers; she finds social media a distraction, which she can do without at this stage.

Natural dancer: Hiti (who goes by one name) is the senior prefect of Shishu Niketan Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22-D, Chandigarh. She says exams don’t stress her anymore for she simply puts on the music and dances away the blues.(Karun Sharma/HT)
Updated on Mar 15, 2018 11:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘West may not like us but it needs us’

Bright future: A non-medical stream student who aspires to be an IAS officer, Shivani Chaurasiya is proud that India is a nation of achievers in diverse fields across the world but hopes we can rise above our differences and live in harmony with integrity

Sporting leader: Shivani Chaurasiya, the school captain of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, is a national-level badminton player. She believes sport offers life lessons in hard work, honesty and humility.(Karun Sharma/HT)
Updated on Mar 12, 2018 12:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘India is an emerging superpower with the best talent’

Rooted in reality: Varun Aryan Sharma says fantasies don’t work out so it’s better to have a dream and work towards it; he wants to be a leading consumer affairs lawyer for whom the client’s interest comes before conscience

Caption WELL PREPARED: Varun Aryan Sharma, the head boy of Hansraj Public School, Panchkula, is a Class 12 commerce student who enjoys reading articles on law and past judgments as it gives him an insight into how arguments steered the case. Sant Arora/HT(Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Mar 05, 2018 02:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Chandigarh

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Being patriotic doesn’t mean hating others’

On the right path: With Buddha as his role model, Rijul Sindhyan believes in humanity, compassion and in our ability to resolve differences peacefully; he aims to be a computer scientist but finding his purpose in life is the bigger aim.

Aiming high: Rijul Sindhyan, a non-medical student of Class 12 at Dikshant International School, Zirakpur, is passionate about physics and loves playing cricket and table tennis besides meeting versatile people. He looks forward to being a job provider than job seeker.(Keshav Singh/HT)
Updated on Feb 22, 2018 01:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Chandigarh

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Use tax money for public welfare’

Straight talk: Sagar Verma also wants the focus of India’s education system to shift from rote learning to application of concepts; he says higher education should be affordable but teachers should be paid well as they are nation builders.

STANDING TALL: Sagar Verma, a medical stream student of Class 12 at Gurukul Global School, Manimajra, Chandigarh, loves playing cricket and basketball besides working out in the gym. He looks forward to being a fit cardiologist.(Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Feb 19, 2018 02:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Don’t judge, accept differences’

She loves India’s diversity and wants us to live in country that is safe for all irrespective of religion or gender; she believes Punjabis are the most open-hearted but urges them to be open-minded, too

FASHIONING SUCCESS: Roohani Bhasin, a humanities student of Class 12 at Bhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 15, Panchkula, is fond of psychology but wants to pursue a career in fashion communication.(Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Feb 15, 2018 04:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Encourage creativity, independent thinking’

For a better tomorrow: Ishan Sood, a Class 12 commerce student of The Gurukul, Panchkula, believes we can evolve into a mature nation with empowerment, empathy and a never-say-die attitude.

Charting his own course: Ishaan Sood at his school of 15 years, The Gurukul, in Panchkula. He is keen to pursue an integrated course in law with the focus on economics because it will help him write a book that answers society’s ubiquitous apathy.(Sant Arora/HT)
Updated on Feb 08, 2018 04:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By

Turning 18 with HT: ‘Change takes time, be patient’

She wants to pursue a career in western vocal music but is also passionate about physics, particularly rockets, and believes in exploring all the options one step at a time

Jahnvi Kashyap, a Class 12 humanities student of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, Chandigarh.(Karun Sharma/HT)
Updated on Jan 22, 2018 01:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By, Chandigarh

Turning 18 with HT: ‘There should be no reservation for jobs’

Tomorrow’s leader: A civil services aspirant, Aishvarya counts her ability to spot and bring out the best in others as her strength but thinks India lacks promising young leaders today despite having a lot of talent.

Aishvarya Thakur, a student of humanities, at DAV Model School, Sector 15, Chandigarh.(Karun Sharma/HT)
Updated on Jan 15, 2018 02:20 PM IST
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