Professor Vartika Nanda

अँधेरों से उजालों तक (Andheron Se Ujalon Tak) : Ministry of Home Affairs: Government of India: September, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:04:41 +0530

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India | September 2026

अँधेरों से उजालों तक (Andheron Se Ujalon Tak) is a landmark literary anthology comprising writings by prison inmates from across India. Published by the Rajbhasha Vibhag (Department of Official Language) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, the book was formally released on 14 September 2026 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the 6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan held in Mumbai. The publication reflects the government's commitment to reformative justice and recognizes the transformative power of creative expression among incarcerated individuals.

The Department of Official Language conceived this initiative to provide a national platform for marginalized prison voices while advancing its mandate of promoting Hindi through socially meaningful and innovative interventions. The anthology presents a rich collection of Hindi poems, essays, memoirs, and reflective prose written by prison inmates, documenting their emotional and psychological journeys from guilt, isolation, and despair toward self-reflection, learning, rehabilitation, and hope.

The 315-page volume opens with THREE special essays authored by distinguished contributors working in the field of prisons and criminal justice: Professor Vartika Nanda, Founder of the Tinka Tinka Foundation and Professor at Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, Sunil Kumar Gupta, retired Law Officer from Delhi Prisons and Padmini Singh, Prosecution Director. These introductory essays are followed by a diverse body of writings contributed by prison inmates from different states of India.

Vartika Nanda's essay explores the transformative role of education, art, and creativity in prison spaces, drawing extensively upon the experiences and impact of Tinka Jail Radio. Her article highlights how communication platforms, creative expression, and cultural participation can restore dignity, strengthen self-esteem, encourage learning, and facilitate social reintegration among incarcerated populations. Through examples from Tinka Jail Radio, the essay demonstrates how prisons can become sites of dialogue, self-discovery, and meaningful rehabilitation rather than merely institutions of confinement.

As a collective work, Andheron Se Ujalon Tak stands as a significant testimony to the human capacity for change. By bringing together inmate writings and expert reflections on prison reform, education, and rehabilitation, the anthology humanizes incarcerated individuals and foregrounds literature as a powerful medium for personal transformation, social inclusion, and restorative justice.

Gratitude:

Anshuli Arya

Dr. Nidhi Pandey

Satendra Dahiya (Assistant Director, Rajbhasha Vibhag)

देखा एक ख्वाब तो। सिलसिला। Bollywood। अमिताभ जया रेखा। Film। Podcast। 26 October, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:02:45 +0530

Silsila was released in the year 1981. The film will always be etched in our memories

Audio Edit: Dr. Suchit Narang

20 October: Creative expressions on Dusshera at Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:25:24 +0530

DLSA, Udham Singh Nagar Observation Home and Tinka Tinka Foundation Promote Creativity Among Young Inmates, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand:

On the occasion of Dusshera, Tinka Tinka Foundation, in collaboration with the Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar, and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Udham Singh Nagar, organized a painting competition for children residing in the observation home.

Gratitude:

Mamta Pant, Secretary D.L.S.A, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand

Rajendra Prasad Pandey, Assistant Superintendent, Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand

Vyoma Jain, District Probation Officer

Pragya Shrivastava, Counsellor

by: Abdullah

By: Abhitosh Rana

By: Jatin

By: Kuldeep Singh

By: Naman

By: Rohit

By: Shivam

Gratitude:

Mamta Pant, Secretary D.L.S.A, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand

Rajendra Prasad Pandey, Assistant Superintendent, Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand

Vyoma Jain, District Probation Officer

Pragya Shrivtastav, Counsellor

DOJ: Batch of 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:24:51 +0530

Batch of 2025:

DOJ: Batch of 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:23:06 +0530

BATCH OF 2026

From Red-Light Area to a Learning Space: Delhi Police and Tinka Tinka Foundation’s Ongoing Journey at GB Road: 19 October, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:13:01 +0530

Stories of change in the All Women's Police Chowki, Shradhanand Marg, Delhi

Guidance: Shri Rohit Rajbir Singh, DCP, Central District, Delhi Police

Mentor: Ms. Kiran Sethi, Sub Inspector

Concept & Ideation: Professor Vartika Nanda, Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation

Children as Storytellers of Change

At their usual learning hour, 6 children visited the All Women's Police Chowki at GB Road to share their writings and creative work with the police team and volunteers. Among them was 12-year-old Tabiha, a Class 9 student studying in a nearby school. Confident and eager, she presented her writing, reflecting both her talent and her determination to build a brighter future through education.

Reimagining the Police Chowki as an Education Hub

In an extraordinary initiative, Delhi Police and Tinka Tinka Foundation (TTF) are working together to transform the police chowki into a vibrant educational space. The vision is simple yet powerful: to create a safe learning environment where children can read, write, express themselves, and dream beyond the limitations of their surroundings.

The Role of a Caring Mentor

More than 30 children regularly visit the chowki to meet Sub-Inspector Kiran Sethi, whose continuous encouragement has made a lasting impact on young lives. For many children, her presence represents trust, motivation, and a belief that education can become a pathway to opportunity and self-respect.

Breaking Cycles Through Learning

GB Road, officially known as Swami Shradhanand Marg, is widely associated with the red-light district. In such a setting, quality education becomes not just important but essential. It offers children the possibility of breaking intergenerational cycles of exclusion and vulnerability, while opening doors to new opportunities and aspirations.

A Library Takes Shape

A dedicated library is currently being developed in the chowki. The initiative aims to provide children with regular access to books, reading materials, and creative resources. More than a collection of books, the library is envisioned as a space where curiosity, imagination, and learning can flourish.

A former inmate painting the library

Tinka Tinka Foundation (TTF) has identified and selected a former jail inmate to paint the library, details of which will be shared at an appropriate time.

Making Learning Systematic and Meaningful

The larger goal is to make education more structured, engaging, and meaningful for children growing up in the area. Through reading sessions, creative writing, discussions, and mentorship, the initiative seeks to nurture confidence, communication skills, and a lifelong love for learning.

GB Road in the National Spotlight

The realities and complexities of life in GB Road have increasingly drawn national attention. In a documentary feature by BRUT India, journalist Professor (Dr. ) Vartika Nanda entered the narrow lanes of GB Road to document the lived experiences of women and families residing there. The report highlighted stories of resilience, survival, and the social challenges faced by those living behind closed doors, bringing wider public attention to a community often seen but rarely understood. The documentary also underscored the importance of interventions focused on dignity, education, and social inclusion for the next generation. Link: Real Stories of Betrayal and Survival | Inside Delhi’s GB Road

A Small Space, A Powerful Change

What was once seen only as a police outpost is gradually evolving into a centre of learning and hope. Through the collective efforts of Delhi Police, TTF, and the children themselves, the All Women's Police Chowki at GB Road is demonstrating how education can become a powerful force for transformation, one child and one story at a time.

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VN Channel: The year was around 1998 when Vartika Nanda visited GB Road fir the first time along with a woman police officer. Come 2025, watch the culmination of experiences take a new shape, with BRUT INDIA covering the reporting of Vartika Nanda. She was accompanied by Kiran Sethi, Sub Inspector in Delhi Police.

Date of Telecast of the documentary: 22 December, 2025

26 December, 2025:

Journalist Vartika Nanda went into the lanes of GB Road to see what life is behind closed doors - YouTube

कागज़ के फूल। Bhanu Athaiya। Costume Designer। Oscar। ।Film। Podcast। वर्तिका नन्दा

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:55:29 +0530

With tributes to legendary costume designer Bhanu Athaiya: 15 October, 2026

नीले-नीले अंबर पर चाँद जब आए। किशोर कुमार। Kishore। इंदीवर। ।Film। Podcast। वर्तिका नन्दा

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:35:23 +0530

14 October, 2026

नीले-नीले अंबर पर चाँद जब आए...” हिंदी सिनेमा के उन रोमांटिक गीतों में शामिल है, जिन्हें सुनते ही पुराने दौर का रोमांस, खुला आसमान, चाँदनी और किशोर कुमार की आवाज़ याद आ जाती है।

फिल्म: कलाकार (Kalaakaar)

वर्ष: 1983

रिलीज़: 9 दिसंबर 1983

निर्देशक: पी. संबाशिव राव

मुख्य कलाकार: श्रीदेवी और कुनाल गोस्वामी

संगीत: कल्याणजी–आनंदजी

गीतकार: इंदीवर

प्रमुख पुरुष आवाज़: किशोर कुमार

Audio Edit: Dr. Suchit Narang

Link: नीले-नीले अंबर पर चाँद जब आए। किशोर कुमार। Kishore। इंदीवर। ।Film। Podcast। वर्तिका नन्दा

नवरात्र में भास्कर- स्त्री शक्ति- 10 अक्तूबर, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:37:45 +0530

Date: 19 October, 2026

Paper: Dainik Bhaskar

Reporter: Sumit Pandey

क्यों है यह जेल सुर्खियों में। जेलर दिव्या चौधरी । अजमेर की जेल। Jail Story। Ajmer: Rajasthan

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 19:27:36 +0530

8 October, 2026: NDTV Rajasthan: Jail Story: 12 जुलाई को जेलर दिव्या चौधरी 2 महिला बंदियों को बिना अनुमति बाहर ले गई...जिन कैदियों को बाहर ले जाया गया उनमे एक थी आजीवन सजायाफ्ता किरण उर्फ सेठा और दूसरी विचाराधीन सना.... आरोप है कि अपने ARG सिटी वाले निजी फ्लैट पर ले जाकर सफाई करवाई। CCTV से खुलासा। 5 अगस्त को FIR, अब 6 अक्टूबर को कोटा के फ्लैट से पकड़ी गई। अब उसी जेल में बंदी बनी है जिसकी वो जेलर थी.

NDTV LINK:

Tinka Tinka Foundation YouTube Channel:

Dr. Ambedkar Centre, Hindustani Bhasha Academy & Tinka Tinka Foundation: Media mein Hindi: 7 October, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:52:36 +0530

डॉ. अंबेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी एवं तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में 07 अक्टूबर, 2026 को - मीडिया में हिंदी- विषय पर संगोष्ठी का आयोजन किया गया। इसमें शिक्षकों और छात्रों ने शोध पत्र और वीडियो प्रस्तुति भी की.

तिथि: 7 अक्टूबर, 2026

स्थान: कॉन्फ्रेंस हॉल-2, डॉ. अम्बेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, 15, जनपथ, नई दिल्ली

वक्ता:

कर्नल आकाश पाटील, निदेशक, डॉ. अंबेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र

श्री सुधाकर पाठक, अध्यक्ष, हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी

प्रो. (डॉ.) वर्तिका नंदा, मीडिया शिक्षिका एवं जेल सुधारक

डॉ. अभिषेक कुमार, सहायक प्रोफेसर, लक्ष्मीबाई कॉलेज, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय

डॉ. अनिकेत जायसवाल, सहायक प्रोफेसर, मिरांडा हाउस, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय

शोध पत्र प्रस्तुति हेतु उपविषय:

• कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता के दौर में हिंदी

• न्यूज़ रूम की भाषा और उसका प्रभाव

• नए जमाने की हिंदी, पुराने जमाने की हिंदी

• प्रिंट मीडिया की हिंदी : आज और कल

• टेलीविजन न्यूज़ की हिंदी – कितनी शुद्ध कितनी विशुद्ध

In Press:

Tinka Jail Radio। Ep 112। Creating rainbows in jails। 30 September Podcasting Day। Conception

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:47:24 +0530

Welcome to the 112th episode of Tinka Tinka Jail Radio, the only podcast series in India dedicated entirely to voices from the prisons. Conceptualised, scripted and voiced by Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda, founder of Tinka Tinka Foundation, these podcasts have been highlighting the original voices of inmates from different prisons of the country since 2020, without any financial support. This podcast series was conceptualised on 30th September, 2020, which is the International Podcasting Day and also the birthday of Vartika Nanda's father.

And a special reel:

Creating rainbows in jails। 30 September। Podcasting Day। वर्तिकानन्दा। Tinka Tinka Foundation - YouTube

When Walls Began to Speak: Six Years of Conceiving Tinka Jail Radio on World Podcast Day

By celebrating World Podcast Day on 30 September, the global community acknowledges the transformative power of audio storytelling. For India, this date carries an additional and deeply symbolic significance. It also marks six years since the conception of Tinka Jail Radio, a pioneering initiative that changed the way prison life is documented, understood, and heard. [30th September, 2020)

In a media landscape crowded with celebrity interviews, crime thrillers, political debates, and entertainment shows, a quiet revolution began with a simple yet radical question:

Can prisons speak for themselves?

The answer became Tinka Jail Radio.

Beyond Bars, Beyond Stereotypes

Prisons are among the least understood institutions in society. Their stories are often reduced to statistics, sensational crime reports, or fleeting headlines. The human beings behind prison walls remain largely invisible.

When the idea of Tinka Jail Radio was conceived in District Jail, Agra in Uttar Pradesh, it challenged this invisibility. The vision was not merely to create a podcast. It was to create an archive of human voices, emotions, creativity, resilience, and reform emerging from prisons across India.

What followed was unprecedented.

Started in Tinka Jail Radio Podcasts were conceived, scripted, narrated, produced, and directed by Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda, founder of the Tinka Tinka Foundation. Built on original voices and content from prisons across India, the series enabled inmates to share stories, songs, reflections, and experiences directly with society. According to the foundation, it is the only podcast series in India dedicated exclusively to prisons and prison reforms. [tinkatinka.org], (YouTube- Tinka Prison Reforms).

Today, that vision has grown into a remarkable body of work.

Tinka Jail Radio has completed 111 episodes.

Each episode is a document.

A record of forgotten lives.

A testimony of hope in spaces often associated only with punishment.

From Silence to Storytelling

The first episode focused on one of the most neglected subjects in prison discourse: children living in prisons with their parents. Released in November 2020, it drew attention to the realities of childhood unfolding behind bars and set the tone for a series rooted in empathy and human dignity. [tinkatinka.org].

Since then, Tinka Jail Radio has travelled through countless themes:

• Women inmates and their children

• Prison radio initiatives

• Literature and poetry in prisons

• Music behind bars

• Festivals inside prisons

• Rehabilitation and reform

• Creativity, art and education

• Extraordinary prison staff and inmate stories

• Historical narratives linked to Indian jails

The podcast has documented not just prison life but prison transformation. [tinkatinka.org], [tinkatinka.org]

Its greatest strength lies in authenticity. These are not imagined stories about prisons. They are stories emerging from prisons themselves.

Songs written by inmates.

Poems recited behind bars.

Voices discovering dignity through expression.

A Unique Place in India's Podcasting Landscape

On World Podcast Day, it is important to recognize that podcasting is not only a medium of entertainment. It is increasingly becoming a tool for inclusion, education, and social justice. Podcasts can create public memory, preserve marginalized histories, and democratize storytelling.

Tinka Jail Radio embodies this potential more powerfully than perhaps any other Indian podcast initiative. At a time when audio platforms are competing for attention through speed and volume, Tinka Jail Radio offers something rare: depth, humanity, and purpose and more so, these are not funded by anyone. It is self-sustained and runs without any commercial interests. It has created a listening experience that asks society to look beyond crime and see the person.

Beyond conviction and see possibility.

Beyond incarceration and see transformation.

The Other Voice: Kissa Khaki Ka

Interestingly, if Tinka Jail Radio humanizes prison life, Kissa Khaki Ka humanizes policing.

Conceptualized and narrated by Vartika Nanda for Delhi Police, the podcast presents true stories of courage, investigation, public service, rescue operations, and humanity. It was launched on 16 January, 2022 and is described as the only podcast series run by a police department in India.

The series takes listeners inside real-life cases and showcases the emotional, ethical, and human dimensions of policing. Through concise episodes, it seeks to strengthen trust between law enforcement agencies and citizens while highlighting extraordinary acts performed by police personnel. :: DELHI POLICE Shanti Sewa Nyay ::, [vartikananda.com]

Together, Tinka Jail Radio and Kissa Khaki Ka represent two sides of the criminal justice system.

One tells stories from the prisons. The other narrates stories from those responsible for maintaining law and order.

Both rely on the same principle:

The power of storytelling to build understanding.

A Milestone Worth Celebrating

The completion of 111 episodes is more than a numerical achievement.

It signifies continuity.

Consistency.

Commitment.

For six years, the conception behind Tinka Jail Radio has remained unwavering: to ensure that prisons are not seen merely as sites of confinement but as spaces filled with human stories worthy of attention and respect.

Few social initiatives sustain themselves for so long without losing their purpose. Fewer still create a permanent archive of voices that would otherwise disappear from public memory.

Tinka Jail Radio has accomplished exactly that.

The Impact

The true impact of Tinka Jail Radio cannot be measured only through episode counts or listener statistics. Its impact lies in changing narratives. It has given prisoners a public voice without sensationalism, documented prison reforms through original storytelling, encouraged creativity among inmates, preserved valuable institutional memory, and created a bridge between prisons and society. Alongside Kissa Khaki Ka, it has demonstrated how podcasting can become an instrument of constructive journalism, fostering empathy, transparency, and dialogue. On World Podcast Day, Tinka Jail Radio stands as a reminder that some of the most powerful stories come not from the centres of power, but from the margins, where a voice, once heard, can transform the way we see the world.

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References

1. International Podcast Day is observed annually on 30 September and celebrates podcasting and audio storytelling worldwide. [daysoftheyear.com], [calendarr.com]

2. Tinka Jail Radio Podcasts are conceived, scripted, narrated, produced, and directed by Dr. Vartika Nanda and are dedicated exclusively to prisons and prison reforms. [tinkatinka.org], [youtube.com]

3. The series began in 2020, with its first episode focusing on children living in prisons with their parents. [tinkatinka.org], [tinkatinka.org]

4. Tinka Jail Radio documents original voices, songs, stories, and experiences from prisons across India. [tinkatinka.org], [tinkatinka.org]

5. Kissa Khaki Ka is a podcast series of Delhi Police, conceptualized and narrated by Dr. Vartika Nanda, launched on 16 January 2022. [vartikananda.com], [youtube.com]

6. Kissa Khaki Ka presents real stories of crime-solving, courage, service, and humanity, and is described as the only police podcast series run by a police department in India.

Santosh Anand in conversation with Vartika Nanda: 2023

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:11:36 +0530

Year: 2023: Today, I came across an interview with the legendary lyricist Santosh Anand, whose words have touched generations of listeners. His poetry gave Hindi cinema some of its most memorable songs in films such as Prem Rog, Kranti, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, Pyaasa Sawan, and Shor.

From "Ek Pyar Ka Naghma Hai" to "Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez", "Main Na Bhoolunga" and "Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi", his lyrics continue to resonate with rare emotional depth and simplicity. Rooted in human experience, love, longing, hope, and resilience, Santosh Anand's writing transcends generations.

Listening to him speak is a reminder that great lyricists do not merely write songs; they give language to our deepest emotions. Sharing this interview as a mark of respect to a poet whose words have become a part of our collective memory.

Link: Santosh Anand । Popular lyricist: In conversation with Vartika Nanda। संतोष आनंद। वर्तिका नन्दा

2026: Tinka Tinka Foundation: The Journey

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:49:04 +0530

Tinka Tinka Jail: ज से जेल: वर्तिका नन्दा का उपन्यास

अगस्त, 1993. हरियाणा के शहर अंबाला से नई दिल्ली के लिए शताब्दी ट्रेन चल पड़ी है। स्टेशन धीरे-धीरे पीछे छूटता जा रहा है। चलती हुई ट्रेन की खिड़की से रेलवे का हमारा बड़ा सरकारी बंगला भी दिखा है। रेलवे का वह बंगला जहां हम अब तक रह रहे थे। अब यह बंगला यादों में रहेगा। जिंदगी बदलने जा रही है। जो पीछे छूटा, उसमें कहानी-लेखन भी छूटा। चलती ट्रेन में खुद को जैसे वादा किया था कि अगले दो दशक तक विशुद्ध तौर पर पत्रकारिता करनी है। उसके बाद लिखूंगी उपन्यास।

मीडिया में हिंदी: Collaboration Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Hindi Bhasha Academy & Tinka Tinka Foundation: 7 October, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:12:42 +0530

डॉ. अंबेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, हिंदुस्तानी भाषा अकादमी एवं तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में

🗓️ 07 अक्टूबर 2026

🕑 दोपहर 02:00 बजे

📍 कॉन्फ्रेंस हॉल-2, डॉ. अम्बेडकर अंतरराष्ट्रीय केंद्र, 15, जनपथ, नई दिल्ली

✍️ शोध पत्र प्रस्तुति हेतु उपविषय:

•⁠ ⁠कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता के दौर में हिंदी

•⁠ ⁠न्यूज़ रूम की भाषा और उसका प्रभाव

•⁠ ⁠नए जमाने की हिंदी, पुराने जमाने की हिंदी

•⁠ ⁠प्रिंट मीडिया की हिंदी : आज और कल

•⁠ ⁠टेलीविजन न्यूज़ की हिंदी – कितनी शुद्ध कितनी विशुद्ध

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2. शोध पत्र सभी प्रतिभागियों के लिए अनिवार्य है।

3. वीडियो के माध्यम से सहभागिता का विकल्प विशेष रूप से उन प्रतिभागियों को प्राथमिकता देने हेतु रखा गया है, जो किसी कारणवश संगोष्ठी में प्रत्यक्ष रूप से (व्यक्तिगत उपस्थिति के साथ) सम्मिलित होने में असमर्थ हैं।

Tinka Tinka Dasna, Nithari Case and Surinder Koli

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:54:10 +0530

जेल से रिहाई पाने का मतलब पूरी आजादी पा लेना नहीं होता. कई बार जेल पूरी जिंदगी पीछा नहीं छोड़ती. 2015 से जिस सुरिंदर कोली को मैं अक्सर जिला जेल, गाजियाबाद (डासना) में मिलती थी, वो एक दूसरा कोली था जो 2023 में अपनी रिहाई आते-आते फिर से बदल चुका था.

उसका जिक्र दो जगह विस्तार से है- एक, तिनका तिनका डासना (2016, तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन) और दूसरी, ज से जेल (2026- प्रभात प्रकाशन)

Link:

Website: https://tinkatinka.org/tinka-tinka-dasna/

13 years of Tinka Tinka Tihar। जेल। Vartika Nanda। Vimla Mehra। तिहाड़

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:29:21 +0530

Thirteen Years of Tinka Tinka Tihar: A Journey of Hope, Creativity and Prison Reform

As Tinka Tinka Tihar completes thirteen years, it stands as one of India's most remarkable prison reform initiatives, transforming the voices of incarcerated individuals into a powerful movement of literature, music, art and social change. What began in 2013 inside the walls of Tihar Jail has evolved into a nationally and internationally recognized symbol of creative rehabilitation.

The journey began with the publication of the book Tinka Tinka Tihar, co-edited by Dr. Vartika Nanda and Vimla Mehra, then Director General, Delhi Prisons. The book brought together poems written by women inmates of Jail No. 6, offering a rare and authentic glimpse into prison life through the eyes of those living it. Released on 24 September 2013 at the Asian and Pacific Conference of Correctional Administrators (APCCA) in New Delhi, the book created a new space for incarcerated women to express their emotions, aspirations and reflections.

Over the years, the book has travelled far beyond prison walls. It earned a place in the Limca Book of Records for its originality and has since been translated into multiple languages, including English, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi and Italian, expanding its reach across diverse audiences. A second edition was released in September 2023, marking a decade of its impact and reaffirming its relevance in discussions on prison reform and restorative justice.

Link:

The spirit of Tinka Tinka Tihar was not confined to the written word. In 2013, a musical experiment began within Tihar Jail, resulting in the creation of the song Tinka Tinka Tihar. Written by Dr. Vartika Nanda and sung by inmates, the song became the official theme song of Tihar Jail. Its musical video, produced by Lok Sabha TV and released by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan in 2015, was the first film of its kind to be shot inside an Indian prison. The song celebrated the creative strength and resilience of inmates and became a powerful medium for spreading the message of reform through art. The musical video later earned recognition in the Limca Book of Records in 2017.

The initiative also inspired the creation of India's longest mural painting on the outer wall of Tihar Jail. Based on the poem Chaardiwari by inmate Seema Raghuvanshi, the wall transformed a prison boundary into a public canvas of expression and hope. Inaugurated in 2014, it remains a lasting visual symbol of the project's philosophy that creativity can flourish even in the most restrictive environments.

Over thirteen years, Tinka Tinka Tihar has become much more than a book or a song. It has developed into a movement that highlights the transformative power of literature, music and art in correctional spaces. It has encouraged dialogue on prison reform, given voice to marginalized individuals, and demonstrated that rehabilitation begins when people are seen, heard and empowered to tell their stories.

Today, as we celebrate thirteen years of Tinka Tinka Tihar, we celebrate not only a pioneering creative initiative but also the enduring belief that every individual deserves dignity, expression and a second chance. The journey continues, carrying forward a message that has resonated far beyond Tihar's walls: even in confinement, the human spirit remains free to dream, create and transform.

Nominations for Tinka Tinka India Awards and Tinka Tinka Bandini Awards: Year 2026:12th Year

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:28:26 +0530

18th September, 2026: Letter No. 2026/15

Dear Sir,

Sub: Requesting nominations for Tinka Tinka India Awards and Tinka Tinka Bandini Awards: Year 2026: 12th Year

The time has come to invite entries for Tinka Tinka India Awards and Tinka Tinka Bandini Awards for the year 2026. The theme for the national awards this year is EDUCATION IN JAIL ( जेल में शिक्षा). This is to request you to kindly circulate this announent in your department/ prisons for maximum participation.

Last date for submission: 30th October, 2026

Information is available on the website: www.tinkatinka.org

Warm regards.

Professor Vartika Nanda

Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation

Contact-9811201839

Email- tinkatinkaorg@gmail.com

Tinka Tinka India Awards: 2026 (12th Year)

●Inviting entries from all the prisons in India

●Special awards for inmates who exhibit profound creative talent in painting and have made significant contribution to jail life and

●Prison officials doing extraordinary work towards prison reforms

These exclusive awards for inmates and prison officials are annually given away by Tinka Tinka Foundation.

Theme: EDUCATION IN JAIL ( जेल में शिक्षा)

Award Categories

● Tinka Tinka India Awards for Painting: Paintings should be related to the theme which is EDUCATION IN JAIL

●Tinka Tinka India Awards for Special Mention (Male): Male/ transgender inmates who have made significant contribution to jail life

●Tinka Tinka Bandini Awards for Special Mention (Female): Women inmates who have made significant contribution to jail life

●Tinka Tinka India Awards for Excellent Jail Service: For prison officials who have gone beyond their call of duty to bring positive change in the lives of inmates

Award Criteria

●Each painting should be on A4 size sheet, bearing name of the participant (maximum five paintings per inmate)

●Those inmates who have made any special contribution for the welfare of other inmates or for the prison system, can apply for the Special Mention category. These awards will be given separately to men/transgender and women inmates

●Applicants should send brief details of the related work in not more than 200 words

●Jail officials may send their profile along with the details of their outstanding contribution, especially related to the theme of this year

● Only those jail officials, who have completed at least 10 years of service in the prison department, are eligible to apply. Entries for the jail officers/ staff must be routed through the Prison Headquarter.

Who can apply

● All inmates and children of inmates living in prison

● Prison officers and the staff

Points to Note

● Inmates can apply for more than one category (paintings/ special mention). However, separate Google forms should be filled up for each one of them.

●Decision of the jury will be final. Jury will include senior members from prisons/ police/ judiciary/the civil society.

●Awards will be given on 9 December, 2026, on the eve of Human Rights Day.

How to apply: Google Form through website

●All the entries must be sent in the attached Google form only (also available on the website www.tinkatinka.org) after duly filling up the details. Entries in any other format will not be accepted

●Paintings/ documents etc. should also be attached with the Google form given here:

1. https://forms.gle/KgazcEWfprn7Gcwv8 For Jail Officials

2. https://forms.gle/nGjaLRL2obu6i6548 For Jail Inmates

Last Date of Submission

● 30th October, 2026

Background

● Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2025: Jury members: Arvind Kumar (IPS) Retd, DG Prisons, Madhya Pradesh and Dr. Rashmi Singh (IAS), Secretary, Women & Child Development Ministry, Govt. of NCT, Delhi

● Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2024: Released by Shri Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Anil Garg, Principal Secretary, Jails and Shri K. Ramasastry, DG Prisons, Uttar Pradesh in District Jail, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

● Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2023: Released by Shri Mohammad Akil, DG Prisons, Haryana in District Jail, Gurugram, Haryana.

● Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2022: Released by Dr. K.L.N Rao. ADG Prisons, Gujarat at Central Jail, Sabarmati, Gujarat.

● Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2021: Released by Shri Arvind Kumar, DG, Madhya Pradesh Prisons & Correctional Services and Dr. K.L.N Rao. ADG Prisons, Gujarat at Central Jail, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

●Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2020: Released by Shri K. Selvaraj, DG, Prisons, Haryana

●Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2019: Released by Shri Sulkhan Singh, former DG, Uttar Pradesh and Shri Anand Kumar DGP/ IG Prisons, Uttar Pradesh, in District Jail, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

● Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2018: Released by Dr. A. P. Maheshwari, Director General, BPR&D and Shri Bhupendra Singh, Director General, Rajasthan Prisons at Central Jail, Jaipur, Rajasthan

● Tinka Tinka India Awards, 2017: Released by Shri Ajay Kashyap, Director General, Delhi Prisons in Jail No. 1, Tihar Prison Complex, New Delhi

18th September, 2026: Letter No. 2026/15

पत्र संख्या: 2026/03

श्रीमान,

विषय: तिनका तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड और तिनका तिनका बंदिनी अवॉर्ड: 2026: 11वां वर्ष

वर्ष 2026 के लिए तिनका तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड और तिनका तिनका बंदिनी अवॉर्ड के लिए प्रविष्टियां आमंत्रित की जा रही हैं। इस साल इन राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कारों का विषय है- EDUCATION IN JAIL ( जेल में शिक्षा) आपसे अनुरोध है कि आप अपने विभाग/जेलों में अधिकतम भागीदारी के लिए कृपया इसे प्रसारित करें और अधिकाधिक प्रविष्टियां भिजवाएं।

आवेदन भेजने की अंतिम तिथि: 30 अक्तूबर, 2026

जानकारी वेबसाइट पर भी उपलब्ध है: www.tinkatinka.org

Professor Vartika Nanda

Founder & Managing Trustee

Tinka Tinka Foundation

Contact: 9811201839

Website: www.tinkatinka.org/ tinkatinkaorg@gmail.com

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vartika_Nanda

तिनका तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड: 2026 (12वां वर्ष)

●तिनका तिनका भारत में सभी जेलों से प्रविष्टियों को आमंत्रित करता है

●इनमें विशिष्ट रचनात्मक प्रतिभा प्रदर्शन और जेल के लिए विशेष योगदान देने वाले बंदी और

●जेल सुधार के लिए असाधारण काम कर रहे जेल अधिकारी अपने आवेदन भेज सकते हैं.

तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन बंदियों और जेल प्रशासकों के लिए इन राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कारों की घोषणा हर साल करता है।

विषय: EDUCATION IN JAIL ( जेल में शिक्षा)

पुरस्कार श्रेणियां

● तिनका तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड: पेंटिंग: संबंधित- जेल में शिक्षा- विषय पर पेंटिंग/ स्केच के लिए

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड: विशेष उल्लेख (पुरुष): उन पुरुषों/ ट्रांसजेंडर के लिए जिन्होंने जेल जीवन में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है

● तिनका तिनका बंदिनी अवॉर्ड: विशेष उल्लेख (बंदिनी): उन महिलाओं के लिए, जिन्होंने जेल-जीवन में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया अवॉर्ड: उत्कृष्ट जेल सेवा: उन जेल अधिकारियों के लिए, जिन्होने बंदियों के जीवन में जेल सुधार के माध्यम से सकारात्मक परिवर्तन लाने में अपने निर्धारित दायित्वों से अधिक योगदान दिया है

पुरस्कार मानदंड

●तस्वीर/ चित्र/स्केच A4 आकार की शीट पर हों। उन पर प्रतिभागी का नाम जरूर लिखा हो (प्रति बंदी पर अधिकतम पांच प्रविष्टियां)

●विशेष उल्लेख वर्ग में बंदियों का नामांकन संबंधित बंदी के द्वारा अन्य बंदियों के कल्याण के लिए या जेल व्यवस्था के लिए किए गए विशेष योगदान हेतु किया जा सकता है. इसके लिए पुरुष, महिला औऱ ट्रांसजेंडर-सभी बंदी अपना आवेदन दे सकते हैं

●आवेदकों के काम का विवरण अधिकतम 200 शब्दों में होना चाहिए

● जेल अधिकारी अपने प्रोफाइल के साथ उनके द्वारा किए गए जेल सुधारों, खासतौर से थीम से संबंधित उल्लेखनीय योगदान को, यहां दिए लिंक पर गूगल फॉर्म में भरकर भेजें

●जेल अधिकारियों के लिए कम से कम 10 साल का जेल सेवा का अनुभव होना अनिवार्य है अधिकारियों के आवेदन जेल मुख्यालय के जरिए आने चाहिए.

कौन भाग ले सकते हैं

●जेल में रहने वाले सभी बंदी और उनके बच्चे

●जेल अधिकारी और स्टाफ

जरूरी बिंदु

●बंदी एक से अधिक वर्ग के लिए ( पेंटिंग/ विशेष उल्लेख) अपना नामांकन भेज सकते हैं लेकिन दोनों के लिए अलग-अलग गूगल फॉर्म भरने होंगे

●जूरी का निर्णय अंतिम होगा। जूरी में जेल/पुलिस/न्यायपालिका/नागरिक समाज के वरिष्ठ सदस्य शामिल होंगे

●यह पुरस्कार मानवाधिकार दिवस की पूर्वसंध्या पर 9 दिसंबर, 2026 को दिए जाएंगे

आवेदन कैसे करें: वेबसाइट पर दिए गए Google Form के जरिए

●विधिवत भरा हुआ फॉर्म प्रविष्टि के साथ इस लिंक पर भेजें

● जरूरी अटैचमेंट भी इसी लिंक पर गूगल फॉर्म के साथ लगाएं

1.https://forms.gle/VMe68oWaKPSqUg3E7 जेल अधिकारियों के लिए

2.https://forms.gle/nGjaLRL2obu6i6548 - बंदियों के लिए

आवेदन भेजने की अंतिम तिथि

●30 अक्तूबर, 2026

पृष्ठभूमि

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2025:: जूरी के सदस्य- अरविंद कुमार (सेवानिवृत्त) आईपीएस डीजी जेल, मध्य प्रदेश), डॉ. रश्मि सिंह (आईएएस), सचिव, महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्रालय, दिल्ली सरकार

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2024: मनोज कुमार सिंह, मुख्य सचिव, उतत्र प्रदेश और पी.वी.रामासास्त्री ने जिला जेल, लखनऊ में जारी किए.

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2023: मोहम्मद अकील, जेल महानिदेशक, हरियाणा ने जिला जेल, गुरुग्राम में जारी किए.

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2022: डॉ. के.एल.एन.राव, एडीजी जेल, गुजरात ने केंद्रीय जेल, साबरमती, गुजरात में जारी किए

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2021: श्री अरविन्द कुमार, महानिदेशक, जेल एवं सुधारात्मक सेवाएं, मध्य प्रदेश और डॉ. के.एल.एन.राव, एडीजी जेल, गुजरात ने केंद्रीय जेल, भोपाल, मध्य प्रदेश में जारी किए

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2020: श्री के.सेल्वाराज, महानिदेशक, हरियाणा कारागार ने जारी किए

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2019: श्री सुलखान सिंह, पूर्व डीजीपी उत्तर प्रदेश और श्री आनन्द कुमार, पुलिस महानिदेशक/ महानिरीक्षक कारागार, उत्तर प्रदेश ने जिला जेल, लखनऊ, उत्तर प्रदेश में जारी किए

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2018: डॉ. ए. पी. माहेश्वरी, महानिदेशक, बी.पी.आर. एंड डी. और श्री भूपेंद्र सिंह, महानिदेशक कारागार, राजस्थान ने केंद्रीय जेल, जयपुर, राजस्थान में जारी किए

●तिनका तिनका इंडिया पुरस्कार, 2017: श्री अजय कश्यप, जेल महानिदेशक, दिल्ली जेल ने तिहाड़ की जेल नंबर 1, दिल्ली में जारी किए

website link: www.tinkatinka.org

https://tinkatinka.org/ttia-2026/

IIMC, New Delhi: 17 September, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:24:06 +0530

आज भारतीय जन संचार संस्थान, नई दिल्ली द्वारा आयोजित राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी “हिन्दी पत्रकारिता के 200 वर्ष: विरासत से नवाचार तक” के अंतर्गत आयोजित सत्र - भाषा, शैली और रिपोर्टिंग के ऐतिहासिक परिवर्तन- की अध्यक्षता करने का सुंदर अवसर मिला. 1993 से लाकर अब तक इस संस्थान से जुड़ी अनगिनत यादें ताजा हो गईं. 2003 से 2006 तक बतौर एसोसिएट प्रोफेसर और यहीं से प्रकाशित पुस्तक- टेलीविजन और अफराध पत्रकारिता- को भारतेंदु हरिश्चंद्र पुरस्कार मिला था. आज के आयोजन के लिए संस्थान की कुलपति डॉा. प्रज्ञा पीलावाल गौड़, डॉ. रचना शर्मा और डॉ. मीता उज्जैन का विशेष आभार.

NHRC, MHA AND MEA: Global Summit: Tinka Tinka Foundation represented Indian Prisons: 17 September, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:18:26 +0530

Prof. (Dr.) Vartika Nanda, Indian Prison Reformer, Media Educator and Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation, delivered a session on “Life Behind Bars: A Human Rights Perspective” on Day-4 of the ITEC Capacity-Building Programme for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). This 6-day program was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

In her session, Prof. Nanda highlighted the significant role of art, music, literature and other creative avenues in the rehabilitation and reformation of prisoners. She elaborated on the initiatives undertaken by the Tinka Tinka Foundation to promote constructive engagement among jail inmates, including the introduction to Tinka Tinka Prison radio and art-based programmes in various district jails across different states in India.

Drawing upon experiences from Agra Jail, Panipat Jail and Dehradun Jail, she presented examples of the prison-reform model and shared stories illustrating the transformative impact of creative engagement, especially ‘Prison Radio’ and its impact on the lives of inmates. She explained that the introduction of prison radio has contributed to improved communication skills, emotional well-being, meaningful engagement, mental health and a greater sense of cheer and enthusiasm among prisoners. Such initiatives also provided inmates with constructive means of expressing themselves which helped them channel their thoughts positively, reduced their aggression and gave them a renewed sense of direction and purpose.

Prof. Nanda further shared inspiring stories of individual transformation, including the publication of women prisoner’s literary work- “Tinka Tinka Tihar – 2013,” re-released by Director General, Delhi Prisons in 2023. Radio in Prison by National Book Trust and J se Jail by Prabhat Prakashan were also mentioned.

Prof. Nanda emphasised the need for greater access to creative outlets, supportive public policies and sustained administrative engagement to strengthen prison reforms and rehabilitation through art and music. This prestigious International Summit is organised by NHRC, Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and is attended by participants from over 50 countries. Dr. Nanda represented Indian Prisons at this International forum.

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Report: Prof. Dr. Vartika Nanda, Indian Prison Reformer, Media Educator and Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation, delivered a session on “Life Behind Bars: A Human Rights Perspective” on Day-4 of the ITEC Capacity-Building Programme for National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs).

In her session, Prof. Nanda highlighted the significant role of art, music, literature and other creative avenues in the rehabilitation and reformation of prisoners. She elaborated on the initiatives undertaken by the Tinka Tinka Foundation to promote constructive engagement among jail inmates, including the introduction to Tinka Tinka Prison radio and art-based programmes in various district jails across different states in India.

Drawing upon experiences from Agra Jail, Panipat Jail and Dehradun Jail, she presented examples of the prison-reform model and shared stories illustrating the transformative impact of creative engagement, especially ‘Prison Radio’ and its impact on the lives of inmates. She explained that the introduction of prison radio has contributed to improved communication skills, emotional well-being, meaningful engagement, mental health and a greater sense of cheer and enthusiasm among prisoners. Such initiatives also provided inmates with constructive means of expressing themselves which helped them channel their thoughts positively, reduced their aggression and gave them a renewed sense of direction and purpose.

Prof. Nanda further shared inspiring stories of individual transformation, including the publication of women prisoner’s literary work- “Tinka Tinka Tihar – 2013,” re-released by Director General, Delhi Prisons in 2023. Radio in Prison by National Book Trust and J se Jail by Prabhat Prakashan were also mentioned.

Prof. Nanda emphasised the need for greater access to creative outlets, supportive public policies and sustained administrative engagement to strengthen prison reforms and rehabilitation through art and music. This prestigious International Summit is organised by NHRC, Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and is attended by participants from over 50 countries. Dr. Nanda represented Indian Prisons at this International forum.

X LINK: https://x.com/India_NHRC/status/2100532710624444508

YouTube Link: 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze8hpdtA3kk

2) Global Summit in Delhi। NHRC। Tinka Tinka Prison Reforms । जेल। Vartika Nanda

In Press: PIB: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2312227&reg=48&lang=2

NHRC: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2312227&reg=48&lang=2

Special Gratitude:

Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson

Shri Samir Kumar, Joint Secretary

Blog as a learning platform: Batch 2028: Department of Journalism, LSR

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:14:15 +0530

Blog as a learning platform: Batch 2028: Department of Journalism, LSR

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Janhavi Tandon (24/061) : The website and blog helped me understand topics related to our syllabus in an easy and detailed manner. Writing blogs frequently improved my writing skills and vocabulary. Moreover, the lectures provided on the website are a great way to understand the topics in depth. Jasmeh Kaur (24/062): The blog has been an invaluable platform for organising my research and honing my writing skills. It not only provides a structured space for me to reflect on my work but also serves as a rich source of information, offering access to a wide variety of material that continuously enhances and deepens my research. Navya(24/069): Embarking on this blogging journey has been nothing short of transformative and insightful for me personally. Each post has unveiled layers of knowledge, deepening my understanding of complex subjects which I was unaware of before and refining my writing and reading skills. Engaging with the blog has also taught me the power of communication and connection. I'm grateful for this opportunity to learn and grow which has inspired me to elevate my academic pursuits. This experience has ignited a passion for sharing ideas that I will carry forward in my future endeavours for sure! Vanshika Kothari (24/080): The blog is not only a storehouse of valuable information as well as notes, but also a testament to regularity and constant learning that we undergo in the core paper. It allows me to constantly be in touch with the paper, explore what has been done previously and how I can improve upon it, and take inspiration for new ideas and concepts. The interface is student friendly, and very convenient to navigate as a student. Falak (24/083): This blog has significantly enhanced my learning journey. It offers clear explanations, practical tips, and diverse resources that deepen my understanding of complex topics. Engaging with the content has boosted my confidence, inspired curiosity, and provided a supportive community for sharing ideas and experiences, making education both accessible and enjoyable. Kopal Porwal (24/085): The blog is extremely essential for students, especially those in the Department of Journalism. It has provided an outlet for my writing skills and critical thinking. Moreover, it has enhanced my knowledge of core aspects of mass media that are often overlooked. Completing my assignments has made me capable of writing within word limits and meeting deadlines. Kritika Sharma (24/087): Working on the blog has been an enriching experience. It has taught me to locate information and also disseminate my ideas in a systematic manner. It serves as a platform where I can share and express my views freely and also stimulate myself by diving into a pool of knowledge. Writing on the blog has improved my observation skills and polished my creativity while teaching me to write in a structured and holistic manner Ayushi Rai (24/092): Working on the blog, I have learned various topics and enriched myself on them. Writing and reading on the blog made me understand how to research topics by myself. It also made me express myself and write my views and opinions on topics, which further enlightened my knowledge. It has improved my thinking, creativity, and learning skills and also made me systematic in order to timely update my assignments Jiya Pahade (24/124): Writing on this blog regularly has been an enriching experience and helped me improve my writing skills immensely. Initially I did not realise its benefits but with time we understood the fruit it bore. Writing on the blog not only helped us improve our own skills, but reading the articles of my peers and seniors helped me broaden my perspective. The diversity of the people in LSR also brings a lot of new and diverse perspectives which individually we might not be able to understand and think of. From every article I have read, both of my peers and seniors has only improved me in my journey of being a journalist! Akanksha Chaudhary (24/133): A blog, at its core, is an amalgamation of novel ideas and diverse perspectives, seamlessly woven into concise and engaging pieces. It offers a remarkable platform for the 'exchange of thoughts,' where individuals can both share their insights and gain exposure to the unique viewpoints of others. Personally, I make it a point to read each contributor's work, appreciating the distinct qualities and creativity that shine through in every post. However, while the content itself is inspiring, I believe there’s room for improvement in the overall presentation and user interface through which we submit our blogs. Enhancing these aspects could make the blogging experience more intuitive and enjoyable.

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My journey with Doordarshan since 80's

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:05:32 +0530

For me, the first memory of DD comes from the 80's when as a child artist, I used to visit Jalandhar Doordarshan frequently. Those were the days of tension and fear because Punjab was going through a turbulent phase of terrorism. We witnessed curfews, killings and complete disruption. Despite this, there was Doordarshan, our lifeline. My first entry to DD changed my life forever. From being the youngest anchor on television in Asia at that time, DD opened a vast platform of learning for me. Little did I know at that time that my weekly program would lead me to the world of broadcasting and design the path of my life. Today, as a Professor of Journalism, I bow in gratitude to Doordarshan, the world's largest public service broadcaster, for shaping my journey and inspiring generations of storytellers. My book, Radio in Prison, has some specific mention about this.

Doordarshan began modestly as an experimental broadcaster in Delhi on 15th September, 1959 with a small transmitter in a makeshift studio. It was a humble effort to see if television could serve a newly independent nation. Over the decades, Doordarshan has brought stories, culture and unforgettable memories to generations of Indians. From the iconic spinning logo and the mesmerising signature tune composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar, DD has become the mirror of India’s soul. For the nation, it has become the voice and for me, it was the cradle of my dreams, proving in the times of deep unrest, broadcasting has the power to heal and inspire.

I am sharing a few pictures of my loving association with DD since the late 80s.

हिंदी दिवस पर कला के माध्यम से भाषा का उत्सव: Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar: DLSA

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:49:37 +0530

प्रेस विज्ञप्ति: हिंदी दिवस पर कला के माध्यम से भाषा का उत्सव

राजकीय सम्प्रेक्षण गृह, ऊधम सिंह नगर में चित्रकला प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन

डीएलएसए, राजकीय सम्प्रेक्षण गृह और तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन की संयुक्त पहल

ऊधम सिंह नगर, उत्तराखंड। हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन, राजकीय सम्प्रेक्षण गृह, ऊधम सिंह नगर तथा जिला विधिक सेवा प्राधिकरण (डीएलएसए), ऊधम सिंह नगर के संयुक्त तत्वावधान में सम्प्रेक्षण गृह में रह रहे बच्चों के लिए चित्रकला प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया।

‘मेरी भाषा’ विषय ने बच्चों को दी अभिव्यक्ति की प्रेरणा

यह प्रतियोगिता हिंदी सप्ताह (14 से 28 सितंबर) के अंतर्गत ‘मेरी भाषा’ विषय पर आयोजित की गई। बच्चों ने भाषा, संस्कृति और अपनी पहचान से जुड़े विचारों को रंग-बिरंगी चित्रकृतियों के माध्यम से व्यक्त किया। उनकी रचनाओं में सृजनात्मकता, संवेदनशीलता और कल्पनाशीलता की झलक स्पष्ट दिखाई दी।

सम्प्रेक्षण गृह का परिचय

वर्ष 2005 में स्थापित इस सम्प्रेक्षण गृह की क्षमता 50 बच्चों की है। आयोजन के समय यहाँ 12 बच्चे निवासरत थे, जिनमें सबसे कम आयु के 9 वर्षीय बालक मंजिल भी शामिल थे।

सीखने और अभिव्यक्ति का सशक्त मंच

प्रतियोगिता में बच्चों ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया। कई प्रतिभागियों ने अपनी उत्कृष्ट कलात्मक प्रतिभा का परिचय दिया तथा भविष्य में भी इस प्रकार की रचनात्मक गतिविधियों में भाग लेने की इच्छा व्यक्त की।

रचनात्मक गतिविधियाँ बच्चों के विकास में सहायक

सुश्री ममता पंत, सचिव, जिला विधिक सेवा प्राधिकरण, ऊधम सिंह नगर ने कहा कि सम्प्रेक्षण गृह में रह रहे बच्चे नई-नई चीजें सीखने के प्रति उत्सुक रहते हैं और इस प्रकार की रचनात्मक एवं सकारात्मक गतिविधियाँ उनके सर्वांगीण विकास में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती हैं।

निरंतर सहभागिता और कौशल विकास की आवश्यकता

श्री राजेंद्र प्रसाद पांडेय, सहायक अधीक्षक, ने बच्चों के उत्साह की सराहना करते हुए कहा कि उनके आत्मविश्वास, सीखने की क्षमता और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य को बेहतर बनाने के लिए नियमित रूप से शैक्षिक, रचनात्मक और कौशल विकास संबंधी गतिविधियों का आयोजन आवश्यक है।

पुनर्वास के प्रति तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशन फाउंडेशन की प्रतिबद्धता

प्रोफेसर वर्तिका नंदा, संस्थापक, तिनका तिनका फाउंडेशनफाउंडेशन ने बच्चों के पुनर्वास, आत्म-अभिव्यक्ति और रचनात्मक विकास को प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए भविष्य में भी ऐसी गतिविधियों के आयोजन की प्रतिबद्धता दोहराई।

कला, भाषा और उम्मीद का संगम

यह आयोजन इस बात का सशक्त उदाहरण रहा कि कला और भाषा बच्चों के सशक्तिकरण के प्रभावी माध्यम बन सकते हैं। इस प्रतियोगिता ने बच्चों को अपनी भावनाओं एवं विचारों को व्यक्त करने, अपनी प्रतिभा को पहचानने तथा भविष्य के प्रति आत्मविश्वास विकसित करने का अवसर प्रदान किया।

PRESS RELEASE: 14 September: Hindi Diwas Celebrated Through Art at Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar

DLSA, Udham Singh Nagar Observation Home and Tinka Tinka Foundation,Promote Creativity and Language Among Young Inmates

Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand: On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Tinka Tinka Foundation, in collaboration with the Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar, and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Udham Singh Nagar, organized a painting competition for children residing in the observation home.

'Meri Bhasha' Inspires Young Minds

The competition was held under the theme "Meri Bhasha" (My Language) as part of the Hindi Week celebrations from 14 to 28 September. The young participants expressed their thoughts and creativity through colorful artworks celebrating language, culture, and identity.

Established in 2005, the observation home has a capacity of 50 inmates. At the time of the event, 12 children were residing there, including the youngest inmate, 9-year-old Manzil (name changed)

A Platform for Learning and Expression

The children participated enthusiastically, with several displaying remarkable artistic talent and expressing a desire for more such creative opportunities.

Ms. Mamta Pant, Secretary, DLSA Udham Singh Nagar, said that children in observation homes are eager to learn new skills and benefit greatly from such constructive engagements.

Importance of Continuous Engagement

Shri Rajendra Prasad Pandey, Assistant Superintendent, appreciated the enthusiasm shown by the children and emphasized the need for regular educational, creative, and skill-development activities to support their learning, confidence, and mental well-being.

Commitment Towards Rehabilitation

Professor Vartika Nanda, Founder, Tinka Tinka Foundation, reaffirmed the Foundation's commitment to organizing more such initiatives that encourage creativity, self-expression, and rehabilitation among children in institutional care.

Art, Language and Hope

The event highlighted the power of art and language as tools of empowerment, giving young inmates an opportunity to express themselves, discover their talents, and build confidence for the future.

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Gratitude: Mamta Pant, Secretary D.L.S.A, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand Rajendra Prasad Pandey, Assistant Superintendent, Government Observation Home, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand Vyoma Jain, District Probation Officer Pragya Shrivtastava, Counsellor

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAXdaztSZok

20 years of the blog

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:09:09 +0530

This year, www.vartikananda.blogspot.com completes twenty years.

What began as a personal digital space gradually evolved into an academic companion for students, researchers, and young learners. Across two decades, the blog has served as a repository of lecture notes, reading materials, classroom reflections, field observations, academic insights, and documentation of college life.

Long before digital learning became commonplace, the blog offered students access to supplementary academic resources beyond the classroom. It became a space where discussions on literature, media, society, gender, prisons, human rights, and social change could continue after lectures had ended. Notes prepared for students, recommended readings, references, and reflections found a permanent place on its pages.

The blog has also documented the rhythms of campus life: seminars, workshops, cultural events, student initiatives, field visits, interactions, and the everyday experiences that shape learning outside textbooks. These records today constitute a valuable archive of academic journeys, intellectual growth, and institutional memory.

For students, documentation is more than record-keeping. It is a way of preserving ideas, tracking learning, and creating knowledge resources for future generations. Notes written today often become references tomorrow. Reflections recorded during college years frequently evolve into research questions, articles, books, and lifelong scholarly pursuits.

As the blog enters its third decade, its purpose remains unchanged: to encourage reading, critical thinking, careful observation, and meaningful engagement with the world. More importantly, it seeks to remind students that learning does not end when a class concludes. It continues through reading, writing, documenting, questioning, and sharing knowledge.

Twenty years later, this blog stands not merely as a website, but as a living archive of academic life, student learning, and the enduring value of documenting knowledge.

Class test for the paper IOJ

noreply@blogger.com (Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:42:26 +0530

9 September 2026

What: We answered 6 questions : definition of news , hard vs. soft news, attribution, embargo, fairness, and the 5W1H formula.

When: Today, 9th September 2026.

Where: In our IOJ Lecture period.

Why: The test pushed us to actually think about why news works the way it does. Defining "news" made us realize how subjective newsworthiness can be. Comparing hard and soft news help us understand the tone and purpose shift the whole structure of a story. Attribution and embargo made us understand how much trust and timing shape credible reporting, and fairness in journalism is as much an ethical practice as a technical one.

How: By writing full-length answers of 5 marks each.

TOTAL : 30 marks test.