India, Oct. 28 -- I lived through three generations of journalism, andthere was a time when journalism was not a profession - it was a sacred pursuit. It demanded discipline, patience, and devotion. Words weren't written to impress; they were chosen to express. Every sentence carried weight, every editorial was born from contemplation. Journalism was not about breaking news first - it was about telling it right.

When I began my journey, writing an editorial was a test of the mind and the heart. One had to think deeply, question constantly, and write with a sense of moral duty. A newsroom was not a factory of words; it was a temple of ideas. Each story went through several hands - reporters, sub-editors, proofreaders - all dedicated to on...