31 August marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Maria Montessori, one of the most influential figures in the history of modern education. Born on 31 August 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy, Montessori was a physician, educator, researcher and thinker who challenged the traditional way children were taught. Her work eventually developed into the Montessori Method, an…
Month: August 2026
Michael Jackson: An Artist Like No Other
Michael Jackson was a singer, a dancer, a performer, an entertainer and, above all, a true artist and a good human being. Born on August 29, 1958, he was not simply a singer or dancer; he was a complete performer who could sing, dance, write, compose, produce and entertain millions of people around the world….
Floods in Assam & Nepal: A Warning We Cannot Ignore
How Advanced Are We If We Cannot Protect Nature? On 26 August 2026, Nepal witnessed a devastating flash flood near its border with Tibet. A huge section of a glacier appears to have collapsed high in the Himalayas, bringing ice, rock, snow and sediment crashing into the valley and sending a sudden wall of water…
India: Mother of Us All
How much do we really know about the civilisation that has influenced the world for thousands of years? India: Mother of Us All, compiled by Bhikshu Chaman Lal, is a book that deserves to be read not only by Indians but by anyone who wants to understand India and its place in the story of…
Freedom by Bawa Pahadi (Rap ID)
Rap ID is dead. Bawa Pahadi is here. For years, Rap ID has used conscious rap as a way to speak about society, injustice, freedom and the realities around us. From his work on Hustle 3 to his independent music on YouTube, he has used rap not only as entertainment, but as a medium to…
Jamure by Big Smoke
āJamureā by Bigg Smoke is not just a rap song; it is a powerful metaphor for a society where people can be made to dance to the tune of those in power. The song begins with the image of a madaari and his jamura ā the traditional performer who is ordered to dance. But beneath…
Baba Bam Bam by Raaj Babu
In the sacred month of Shravan, when devotees turn towards Lord Shiva with faith and surrender, Raaj Babuās āBaba Bam Bamā from Hustle 5 Apna Homeground feels less like a performance and more like a prayer. The song begins with devotionāsitting at Babaās feet, applying sandalwood tilak, asking for neither gold nor silver, but simply…
RotiĀ by Harmeet
āRotiā by Harmeet from MTV Hustle 5 is a deeply thoughtful rap that begins with a simple question about a leftover roti and slowly opens a window into the lives of the people around him. Running a small shop in Bhopal, Harmeet observes people closelyāthe hungry man standing outside, the old man eating alone, a…
LEGACY: A New Platform Giving Indiaās Underground Rappers a Chance to Rise
Indian hip-hop has grown tremendously over the last few years, but behind the popular artists, streaming numbers, music videos and mainstream platforms, there is a huge underground rap culture that many people still do not know about. Across the country, young rappers are writing their own bars, participating in cyphers, performing at local venues, battling…
Ek Tha Kalakaar by R-Mridul
āEk Tha Kalakaarā by R-Mridul from MTV Hustle 5: Apna Homeground is a deeply emotional spoken-word rap about the journey of an artistāfrom struggle and poverty to success, fame, money, and eventually losing touch with his own art and identity. The song shows how an artist begins with truth, passion, and creativity, but the pressures…
Parv Man by Parv
Itās not Super-Man, itās not Bat-Man, and itās definitely not Spider-Manāitās our Parv Man on MTV Hustle 5: Apna Homeground! āParv Manā by Parv shows how hip-hop can become a powerful form of social commentary. Through sharp satire, humour, wordplay, and fearless observations, Parv questions the contradictions we see in politics, society, education, gender, family,…
Jhoot by Harmeeet
āJhootā by Harmeeet from MTV Hustle 5: Apna Homeground is a powerful example of how hip-hop can educate and spread awareness through art. Harmeeet, an IITian and a talented rapper, brings together his creativity, writing, and sharp observation to turn an everyday struggle into a meaningful piece of music. The song explores the quiet battle…
ą¤µą¤æą¤¶ą„ą¤µ ą¤øą¤ą¤øą„ą¤ą„ą¤¤ ą¤¦ą¤æą¤µą¤ø (World Sanskrit Day): Sanskrit ā The Language of Truth
Sanskrit, the Mother of All Languages, has a rich history and immense significance in the cultural and spiritual heritage of India and the world. As we celebrate Vishva-Samskrita-Divas (World Sanskrit Day), itās important to delve into the essence of this ancient language, its impact on our psychology, and the role it plays in preserving human…
Happy Friendship Day: Learn to Be Your Own Best Friend
Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships that human beings experience, and on Friendship Day, we should not merely celebrate friendship by sending a message or posting a picture with our friends, and exchanging friendship cards and bands, but also take a moment to understand what friendship really means and why it has such…