By Tripura24 | July 11, 2025
🪷 “Let the morning begin not with noise, but with nectar—for our elders are the sages of today’s Bharat.”
Welcome back, dear readers, to Tripura24.in’s Senior Spotlight—your daily dose of dharmic dignity, healing headlines, and elder-first news from across the country. You inspire us each day with your calm strength and spiritual grace. Today, we serve a thali of seva, celebration, and senior power.
Senior Money & Markets: Navigating Investments with Wisdom
With Nifty crossing the 24,000 mark and Sensex hovering near 80,000, India’s stock market is on a historic high. But with great heights come great risks—especially for our seniors.
Common Risks for Elders:
- Misleading WhatsApp stock tips
- Investing in unknown IPOs without due diligence
- Falling for Ponzi schemes disguised as mutual funds
Retired railway officer Kailash Thakur, 71, shared: “I lost ₹1.2 lakh in a flashy IPO just because a YouTube ad called it the next Reliance.”
Tripura24 Tips for Safe Investing:
- Stick to blue-chip stocks like HDFC, TCS, Infosys
- Diversify into govt-backed bonds (SCSS, RBI Floating Bonds)
- Use SEBI-registered advisors only
- Never invest more than 30% of your disposable income in equities
LIC & SBI both offer senior-specific portfolios with steady returns and minimal risk.
🌱 Remember: At 60+, investment isn’t about thrills. It’s about security, stability, and sanity.
Ram Mandir’s New Offering: Free Midday Meals for Visiting Seniors
Ayodhya’s sacred heart beats stronger today. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced free daily mid-day meals for senior devotees (60+) visiting the Ram Mandir. Starting next month, over 1,000 meals per day will be served under the newly constructed Ananda Bhojan Kshetra.
Meals will be sattvic, Ayurvedic, and easily digestible—offering khichdi, ghee-roasted moong, tulsi buttermilk, and warm gud-laced chapatis.
Elder Speak: “Bhagwan Ram fed the poor in Vanvas—now we’re blessed to taste that seva ourselves,” said 72-year-old Shakuntala Devi, who wept during the announcement.
Rajasthan Boosts Widow Pension by 15%
In a move lauded as both symbolic and substantial, the Rajasthan government increased widow pensions from ₹1,500 to ₹1,725/month. Over 12 lakh women stand to benefit, especially in tribal districts like Dungarpur and Banswara.
This is part of the Sakhi Shakti Nidhi, designed to protect elderly women’s economic dignity amid rising costs.
CM’s Message: “A widow must never walk alone—we walk beside her in life’s final innings.”
TechSeva Brings WhatsApp Literacy to Rural Elders
Who says seniors can’t go digital? TechSeva has launched WhatsApp literacy classes in 300 villages across India. Elders are taught how to send emojis, secure personal chats, and even block scam numbers.
Class Highlight: In Prayagraj, 69-year-old Shyamlal used voice note to send a morning “Ram Ram” to his daughter in Dubai—his first message in years.
Upcoming classes: Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jamshedpur.
Ujjain’s Viral Bhajan Sensation: Tulsi Bai, Age 75
With tear-soaked vocals and radiant devotion, Tulsi Bai of Ujjain has become an internet icon. Her bhajan “Shiv Shankar Tum Ho” crossed 2 lakh views in 7 days on YouTube.
Her videos, captured at Mahakaleshwar Temple, show her singing with eyes closed, veena in hand, swaying with divine rhythm.
Listen Here: Search “Tulsi Bai Ujjain Bhajan” on YouTube today.
Senior Art Festival Begins Previews in Indore
Get ready to witness the artistic spirit of India’s seniors! Indore is hosting the National Senior Art Festival from August 5–8.
Over 150 pieces by seniors aged 60+ will be showcased:
- Mithila paintings from Bihar
- Bamboo crafts from Assam
- Ganjifa cards from Maharashtra
- Live pottery sessions
Venue: Rajwada Grounds
Entry: Free for all above 55
Daily Self-Care Tip for 60+
Herbal Joint Soother: Boil 1 tsp dry ginger + 5 tulsi leaves in water. Add a pinch of black pepper and sip warm in the morning to reduce knee and wrist stiffness.
Do 10 slow rounds of shoulder rotations during sunrise.
Hindu Calendar – July 11, 2025
Friday – Shukravar | Ideal for prayers to Maa Lakshmi
- Tithi: Pratipada (First Lunar Day)
- Nakshatra: Pushya
- Janma Rashi: Makar
- Sunrise: 5:03 AM | Sunset: 6:20 PM
Mantra for the Day: “Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyai Namah” – chant 108 times for abundance and contentment.
What Happened on This Day?
- 1897 – Swami Vivekananda returned from his US visit, welcomed as Bharat’s cultural icon.
- 1975 – India’s first national pension summit held in Delhi.
- 2008 – ISRO launched GSAT-6, aiding rural tele-education.
In Remembrance:
- Smt. Sarla Devi (1932), social reformer
- Pt. Raghunandan Mishra (1999), Sanskrit scholar
Teasers for July 12:
- Antara Assisted Living opens Spiritual Retreat Center in Haridwar
- Ayurveda vs Allopathy: Which is best for joint pain?
- Legal Alert: Real estate scams targeting seniors—how to stay safe
Closing Note from Tripura24
Dear Elder Readers,
As your days bloom with age and wisdom, know that you are the lamp of this nation—steady, warm, sacred. Thank you for trusting us to walk this path with you. We bow in gratitude.
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