On behalf of the Editorial Board, we take immense pleasure in presenting the 235th (September 2026) edition of eMagazine PreSense, featuring an exhaustive and inspiring documentation of India's premier citizen-led parliamentary honours movement ...
On behalf of the Editorial Board, we take immense pleasure in presenting the 235th (September 2026) edition of eMagazine PreSense, featuring an exhaustive and inspiring documentation of India's premier citizen-led parliamentary honours movement alongside vital perspectives on constitutional governance.
This milestone issue exclusively covers the grand proceedings of the 16th Edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026, celebrated on 9th September 2026 at the Bhim Hall, Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. The ceremony marked a historic civil society milestone, crossing more than 150 presentations since its inception in 2010 on the advice of Bharat Ratna Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
Key Highlights of this 235th Edition:
Editorial — The Invisible Hands and the Paralysis of the Fifth Pillar: A wake-up call for Indian democracy. The editorial analyses how external forces exploit internal fault lines to weaken our supreme institutions—from legislative paralysis in Parliament to internal controversies in the Election Commission and institutional challenges at IIT Bombay. It appeals to the citizen—the vital Fifth Pillar—to uphold the Rule of Law and put the nation above partisan politics.
Cover Story — 16th Edition of Sansad Ratna Awards 2026: A comprehensive report on the award ceremony graced by Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union MoS Dr Sukanta Majumdar, former Chief Justice of India Justice Shri B. R. Gavai, Jury Committee Co-Chairman Dr Bhartruhari Mahtab, and NCBC Chairman Shri Hansraj G. Ahir.
Key Speeches & Insights: Precise syntheses and full video links of the addresses delivered by constitutional leaders, ministers, and jury members on institutional decorum, democratic scrutiny, and youth participation.
Complete Awardees Roll: Complete performance tally and details of the 8 Lok Sabha MPs, 2 Rajya Sabha MPs, 4 Departmentally Related Parliamentary Standing Committees, and the inaugural Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar conferred on the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC).
Grand Release of Three Digital Books: Unveiling of The Journey of Sansad Ratnas (2010–2026) and Spectrum of Thoughts by Priyadharshni Rahul, and Communicate the Communication by Prime Point Srinivasan.
Honouring Cartoon Editor Triambak Sharma: Felicitation of celebrated cartoonist Triambak Sharma for his unbroken, 18-year contribution of the iconic PRince cartoons since June 2008.
Freedom Fighter Series: Inspiring tribute to martyr Madan Lal Dhingra, who struck fear into colonial rule on British soil at the young age of twenty-six.
Time Capsule Chronicles: Revisiting the September 2006 edition (Issue No. 7) of PreSense published 20 years ago on the advent of corporate blogs and podcasts.
Launch of New AI-Powered Search Facility: Introduction of the conversational archive search engine at search.prpoint.com covering 21 years of PreSense and 65+ digital publications.
As always, we value your thoughts and constructive feedback. Kindly share your impressions at editor@corpezine.com and share this edition widely with your friends and networks.
Jai Hind!
Prime Point Srinivasan
Publisher & Managing Editor, PreSense
Founder Chairman, Prime Point Foundation
On behalf of the Editorial Board, I am pleased to present the 234th (Aug 2026) edition ofPreSense, featuring another rich array of meaningful content. PreSense greets all our readers for the 80thIndependence Day.
I am very happy that this month, we are also releasing this edition with an audio version.
The Monsoon Session of Lok Sabha had recorded only 15 percent performance, an all time low in the history. Every citizen is concerned about the ruckus in Parliament. The editorial deals with the Parliament function.
The FCRA Amendment bill brought in by the Government has generated lot of debates. The cover story uncovers the myth behind such narratives and gives the clear picture.
Other Highlights:
Prince cartoon
Exclusive interview with B Suresh Kamath, a pioneer in Core Banking of Indian banking industry
Freedom Fighter: V O Chidambaram Pillai
Review of the August 2006 edition of PreSense
Launch of the book Freedom Fighters of India Volume 3
On behalf of the Editorial Board, I am pleased to present the 233rd (July 2026) edition of PreSense, featuring another rich array of meaningful content.
I am very happy that this month, we are also releasing this edition with an audio version.
The ancient scriptures have been misinterpreted from British days to divide people. Right from the Vedas and Bhagavad Gita era, people are to be treated based on Guna and Karma. The editorial deals elaborately with this.
The recent Jantar Mantar stir has raised a lot of questions. The Cover Story deals with the lessons to be learnt by all political parties from this stir.
Other Highlights:
Prince cartoon
Exclusive interview with T S Krishna Murthy, Former Chief Election Commissioner of India
Freedom Fighter: Jagannatha Iyer
Review of the July 2006 edition of PreSense
Guest column on the talent gaps in India
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Prime Point Foundation Enters 27th Year: 26 Years of Selfless Service to India
Twenty-six years ago, a small dream took root in Chennai—and today, that dream stands tall as a beacon of selfless, non-commercial service to the nation.
Today, on 6th July 2026, Prime Point Foundation (PPF) proudly steps into its 27th year of service. What began as a quiet endeavour to transform communication in India has blossomed into a lifelong legacy of impact, nation-building, and digital innovation.
The Foundations of a Vision: 20th December 1999
Prime Point Foundation was formally inaugurated on 20th December 1999 at Hotel Palmgrove, Chennai, with a simple yet powerful vision: to promote communication awareness.
We were blessed to be launched by the internationally renowned "Father of the Indian Green Revolution," Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, alongside the then Chairman of Indian Bank, Shri T.S. Raghavan, in the presence of dear well-wishers who believed in our spark.
The Foundation was formally registered on 5th July 2000. Shri S. Narendra, the then Information Advisor to the Prime Minister—and my communication Guru—graciously agreed to be our Co-Trustee, guiding me with wisdom, warmth, and unmatched intellect.
As we look to the future, the legacy transitions beautifully to the next generation. In 2022, Priyadharshni Rahul, Supreme Court Advocate and a passionate pillar of all our initiatives, joined the Foundation as a Trustee, bringing renewed vigour and vision. Today, she leads us forward as the President of the Prime Point Foundation, steering our mission into a new era.
Pioneering the Digital Age When India Crawled on 18 kbps
Way back in 2000, when India was taking its very first tentative steps into the internet age—and we all crawled along on agonisingly slow 18 kbps modems—the Foundation dared to look ahead. We conducted landmark seminars, including one at Anna University, on how the internet would completely revolutionise the global media landscape. Many mocked us then, dismissing it as a far-fetched, impossible idea. Today, that "far-fetched idea" is the oxygen of the modern world.
We didn't stop there. We started online discussion groups in 1998—even before Yahoo and Google introduced theirs—to bring global media professionals together. In 2002, we launched a digital newsletter ahead of its time, and in 2005, we became one of the earliest podcasters in India and the world. We believed in the future of technology long before it arrived.
PreSense and Sansad Ratna: Nurturing Positive Journalism and Governance
In 2006, upon a gentle, inspiring suggestion by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, we birthed our digital-only eMagazine, PreSense, dedicated entirely to positive journalism. In July 2008, Dr Abdul Kalam himself launched the first cartoon with Prince as a cartoon character. drawn by Triambak Sharma. Today, with immense pride and profound gratitude, we can share that PreSense is the oldest continuously published digital magazine in India, having never missed a single monthly edition in 20 years. Our pages have been graced by exclusive interviews with towering visionaries like Dr. Abdul Kalam, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the Father of the Modern Internet, Vinton Cerf.
In 2009, inspired once again by Dr. Kalam, we began a journey to honor India's top-performing Parliamentarians. In 2010, Dr. Kalam himself inaugurated our first Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony—a sacred moment forever etched in our hearts. From then until 2025, across 15 pristine ceremonies, we have presented 143 awards to dedicated MPs and Parliamentary committees. In this very year of 2026, we are on track to cross the historic 150-award milestone.
A Legacy Built Entirely on Love and Volunteerism
Beyond PreSense and the Sansad Ratna Awards, the Foundation’s hands have quietly nurtured multiple seeds for societal good:
As we stand on the threshold of our 27th year, we look back with humility. None of our initiatives is commercial. We have never accepted a single advertisement in PreSense, nor do we chase financial profit. The Prime Point Foundation remains, above all, a soulful platform to quietly nurture and develop leaders for India's future.
I bow with deepest gratitude to every single volunteer—the wise seniors and the passionate young hearts—every supporter, and every well-wisher who has walked this path with us, asking for nothing in return but the progress of our nation.
Thank you for 26 years of trust, belief, and shared dreams. The journey continues.
On behalf of the
Editorial Board, I am pleased to present the 232nd (June 2026) edition of PreSense,
featuring another rich array of meaningful content.
I am very happy that
this month, we are also releasing this edition with an audio version.
In the past two
months, a political Tsunami has been unfolding, and all the major parties are
affected in one way or another. This month’s editorial analyses the situation
and gives a way out for political parties.
In the Cover Story,
Shri M R Sivaraman, IAS retd., former Revenue Secretary and an authority on
Indian Fiscal Policy, gives his blueprint for transforming India
economically.
In the second Cover
Story, we analyse the performance, challenges, and criticisms of Narendra Modi,
who holds the record for the longest elected Prime Minister of India.
Other Highlights:
Prince cartoon
Exclusive interview
with T G Venkatesh, former MP and Industrialist under Visionary Titan
