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Upholding The Sacred Trust
21 April 2025 4:34 PMOn the Civil Services Day, the IAS must introspect whether it has upheld the lofty ideals of service, integrity, and nation-building it was envisioned...
Not-So-Happy Nation?
27 March 2025 3:33 PMWith the World Happiness Report 2025 ranking India 118th out of 147 nation, policymakers have a critical challenge to prioritise social justice and...
Inclusivity with innovation
6 Dec 2024 3:34 PMIndia's civil services and the selection process should balance conventional inclusivity with the agility and leadership required to address modern...
Learnings in the loss
8 Nov 2024 4:51 PMIndia’s Test debacle against New Zealand offers vital lessons in terms of strategy, preparation, and mindset, which, if taken, can pave the way for...
A win-win solution
27 Sept 2024 6:51 PMPrioritising well-being and creating a balanced, positive work environment is essential to safeguard workers from toxic culture which, in turn, will...
Not a panacea
26 Aug 2024 2:37 PMThe union government’s attempt to recruit joint and deputy secretaries through lateral entry holds little significance in curing the ills of...
Blueprint sans details
25 July 2024 2:34 PMThe Union Budget 2024-25 has shown promising intent by prioritising critical areas, but lacks adequate provisions to strengthen the current state of...
Chink in the armour?
18 July 2024 6:12 PMThe allegations of fraud and misconduct against IAS probationer Pooja Khedkar have raised apprehensions regarding potential irregularities in one of...
A 'preventable' lapse
5 July 2024 8:57 PMThe Hathras stampede highlights the administration's failure and underlines the urgent need for ensuring stringent crowd control measures and...
Dreams fulfilled!
2 July 2024 1:34 PMIndia’s long-awaited T-20 World Cup triumph is a manifestation of Rohit Sharma’s inspiring leadership and an exemplary team effort powered by...
Unlocking the potential
21 May 2024 7:04 PMAddressing youth unemployment, providing quality jobs, and bridging regional disparities are crucial imperatives for leveraging India's demographic...
Paradoxical progression
2 May 2024 2:11 PMIndia’s growth march following the 1991 economic liberalisation has progressed at a substantial pace but is paralleled by a persistent rise in...