PreSense Speaks - Cover Stories 2025
About this audiobook
PreSense Speaks: Cover Stories 2025 is a compelling digital compilation that captures a year of profound historical reflection and significant contemporary analysis. Marking two decades of constructive journalism, this collection serves as a testament to the commitment of the Prime Point Foundation to "spreading positive vibrations".
The book traverses a broad spectrum of topics essential to understanding modern India:
Historical Legacy & National Symbols: The collection celebrates the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, exploring its origin as a poem by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and its role as a powerful rallying cry during the independence movement.
Democratic Vigilance: It revisits the prescient final address of Dr B.R. Ambedkar to the Constituent Assembly, highlighting his timeless warnings on preserving constitutional methods and rejecting hero-worship to safeguard India’s democratic future.
Contemporary Social Studies: The book offers an objective, multi-part study of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as it enters its centenary year, measuring the organisation against historical records to dismantle common myths.
Governance & Leadership: Through features on the Karur tragedy, the authors provide a solemn critique of "screen-driven celebrity politics," advocating for leadership grounded in grassroots experience rather than cinematic fame.
Triumphs of Faith & Infrastructure: A detailed cover story on the Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 chronicles the "extraordinary triumph of faith and governance" in managing a congregation of 66 crore pilgrims through seamless logistics and technological innovation.
Profiles in Excellence: The compilation honours individual journeys, from the unstoppable academic quest of former Chief Minister Dr Charanjit Singh Channi to the dedication of parliamentarians recognised at the 15th Sansad Ratna Awards.
Inspired by the late former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who envisioned a form of journalism focused on nation-building, this book is more than a record of the past year. It is a source of inspiration designed for a new media epoch—integrating traditional heritage with future-ready insights to build a stronger, more informed India.
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About the Authors
Prime Point Srinivasan A veteran communication and perception
management expert, K. Srinivasan (known as Prime Point Srinivasan) transitioned from a 25-year banking career to public relations consultancy in 1998. On the suggestion of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, he founded the eMagazine PreSense in 2006 and the Sansad Ratna Awards in 2010. He has established several impactful initiatives, including the Digital Journalists Association of India (DiJAI) and Next Gen Political Leaders (NGPL), and authored numerous books on various subjects.
Ramesh Sundaram Ramesh Sundaram brings over 35 years of
journalistic expertise from The Hindu, specialising in the vital crafts of editing and proofreading. He currently serves as the Joint Managing Editor of PreSense and is the Governing Council Member of the Sansad Ratna Awards Committee. A published author of the Stylebook for Digital Journalists, Ramesh also shares his vast knowledge with aspiring professionals. His diverse skills include book translation from Tamil to English and excellence in printing technology.
Priyadharshni Rahul Priyadharshni Rahul is a Supreme Court
Advocate and the Editor-in-Chief of PreSense. With dual degrees in Political Science and Law, she also serves as Chairman of the Sansad Ratna Awards Committee, President of the Prime Point Foundation and DiJAI. A distinguished achiever since childhood, she has authored ten books and received multiple honours, including the Dr Abdul Kalam Award of Excellence. Currently pursuing a PhD in Indian Parliamentary democracy, she also serves as Central Government Counsel at the Supreme Court.
