PUBLIC SECTOR: BANE OF INDIAN ECONOMY Any nation can stand on world stage only on the basis of a healthy economy. For a developing country, the domestic economy depends a lot on public and private sectors. But in our country…
RELIGION AND SCIENCE “Science doesn’t require religion for its existence and religion doesn’t need science for its existence, but man needs both”. – Fritjof Capra Ever since the dawn of civilisation, men of wisdom – intellectuals and scholars, philosophers and…
RESERVATION: FOR HOW LONG? The idea of privilege is the bane of human life…. whenever privilege is broken down, more and more light and progress come to a race…. Absolutely no privilege for anyone. – Swami Vivekananda The enjoyment of…
SHOULD THERE BE RESERVATION? To rule India — with her huge size and population — the British hit upon a simple yet brilliant idea: divide and rule, with the State playing the crucial role of an arbitrator between various warring…
ROLE OF WOMEN IN NATION BUILDING “Our women have a very great part to play in the progress of our country, as the mental and physical contact of women with life is much more lasting and comprehensive than that of…
ROLE OF WOMEN IN NATION BUILDING “Our women have a very great part to play in the progress of our country, as the mental and physical contact of women with life is much more lasting and comprehensive than that of…
SHOULD THERE BE DEATH PENALTY FOR RAPE? As the nation turns 51, there’s someone else who turns 51 too. Aruna Shanbaug. That’s all there is to her now; her name. Nothing changes in Aruna’s life. Except the calendar which will…
SHOULD THERE BE DEATH PENALTY FOR RAPE? As the nation turns 51, there’s someone else who turns 51 too. Aruna Shanbaug. That’s all there is to her now; her name. Nothing changes in Aruna’s life. Except the calendar which will…
TERRORISM History is replete with many instances of violence. Terrorism is a political violence which is considered wanton and unjustified. Terrorists are the actors in terrorism, often addressing themselves as ‘Freedom fighters’, ‘Jehadis’, ‘Mujaheddins’ or ‘Fedayeens’. Terrorism involves the systematic…
THE COMPOSITE CULTURE OF INDIA “India is a mixed pot of races.” – Jawaharlal Nehru Culture and civilisation are two such concepts, which are devoid of any concrete definition. The word ‘culture’ broadly covers the sum total of a nation’s…
WHITHER INDIAN DEMOCRACY? When Winston Churchill remarked, “Democracy is the worst form of government, unfortunately we do not know anything better,” he was not merely enjoying a paradox. He was underlining the fact, derived from historic experience, how difficult it…
WHITHER INDIAN DEMOCRACY? When Winston Churchill remarked, “Democracy is the worst form of government, unfortunately we do not know anything better,” he was not merely enjoying a paradox. He was underlining the fact, derived from historic experience, how difficult it…
WOMAN IS GOD’S BEST CREATION When God created man, he also created woman……… The word ‘woman’ encompasses the word ‘man’ – she shows a man what love and care, sharing and sacrificing are all about. The origin of a child…
A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER World is a diverse place. People belonging to different parts of the world have different habits, culture, traditions, value, language and social manners. There living standards, the people they meet, the…
DELHI AS WORST PLACE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDEX Our environment is a natural gift that has been abused to no end by mankind. Air, water and soil pollution has been a rising concern from a very long time. The population…
MORALS CANNOT BE TAUGHT, THEY MUST BE LEARNT BY PRACTICE Moral values remain central to the development of any society. It defines the very existence of the society. A society without moral values becomes corrupt and non-functioning. Such prolonged effect…
QUALITIES OF A GOOD JUDGE Judiciary and justice lies to the centre of any democratic country. It is the only means through which a check on the limitless powers of the executive and the legislative could be exercised. A working…
IS EUTHANASIA A NECESSARY EVIL? The word Euthanasia has been derived from a Greek word which means ‘good death’. It refers to intentionally ending someone’s life to relieve his/her suffering or pain. It should never be misunderstood as killing. The…
IS EUTHANASIA A NECESSARY EVIL? The word Euthanasia has been derived from a Greek word which means ‘good death’. It refers to intentionally ending someone’s life to relieve his/her suffering or pain. It should never be misunderstood as killing. The…
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Environment, defined as the surrounding or condition in which a person, animal, or the plant lives, is very important to determine the presence or existence of life. The environment of the Earth is idea for supporting life…
USELESS LAWS WEAKEN NECESSARY ONES Indian justice system is extremely complex. The Judiciary of India, considered to be the third pillar of democracy, follows a well written constitution. It is believed that the drafting committee of the Constitution of India…
JUDICIAL ACTIVISM AND JUDICIAL DOMINANCE A democracy has three basic components, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. All the three, mentioned above, are equally important for a democracy to function smoothly. They are all entitled with certain rights and…
LAW AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE Law, the collection of rules imposed by authority, forms the backbone of every country. Any nation can reach a state of utter pandemonium if the laws are not followed by the citizens of…
Points to Ponder Introduction What is privilege? Examples of privilege Why people seek privilege? Price of Privilege Body Meaning of Privilege Types of privilege (Inheritance of wealth, Immunity, Gender) What people do to get more privileges Responsibility and Privilege Role…