In what direction Indian education is evolving? Education is a topic on which everybody has an opinion, right? We feel discouraged to speak on education simply for this very reason. Fortunately, there is so much wide awareness of the importance of education that everyone, from the rich to the poor, from the ignoramus to the…
Decline of political standards in India?
Yes, it looks like that! Causes and what can be done about it? In the West, both in the USA and Europe they talk of political apathy. In India we have to talk of political decline, decline in the quality of politics. No one talks of this trend, the current trend is very visible both…
Letter to Sri Motilal Vohra
Dear Sri Motilal Vohraji, New Years greetings! I hope you remember me when we, me and my wife, called on you last year when we visited Delhi. Since our meeting much has happened in the political sphere. I had written a book in draft about the Decline of the Congress and what can be done…
The new agri minister seems to have a grasp of the current agri priorities!
So, what is delaying action? Insurance scheme for farmers? Oh, it looks very fantastic, insurance cover for farmers. But where is the scheme now? Mr.Radha Mohan Singh, the Union agriculture minister has spoken on the latest issues that face Indian agriculture. He was speaking at a seminar on national dialogue Innovation extension system for farmer’s…
Is it time for biotech crops?
Biotech crops-A Nobel Laureate makes a strong case! Anybody cares for biotech crops? Biotechnology? Yes, sometimes big time industry too often forgets the humble beginnings of big things. One such is biotechnology industry. Who are all the big stars today? Like IT also we do the same mistake. How many know how the IT revolution…
Let the bullet train for India symbolise a new era of prosperity!
There are still many problems, obstacles, on a day-to-day basis! Decorum and decency in politics is decreasing? Time governments and leaders exercise restraint! Prime Minister has a great role and must see things are in their right places! In recent days we see a sudden eruption of political misdoings, call it by what name you…
India needs a clear vision!
A transparent road map A great country and a great democracy need a well-articulated political philosophy, right? A comprehensive economic development philosophy is also very urgent for India. We seem to be still caught up in a world view that is well past us, right now. A realistic foreign policy framework is also called for. …
The Sanskriti School in New Delhi’s Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri
What is this ugly practice of unfair privileges and practices in education? One curious feature of Indian education system, political and bureaucratic establishment as based in Delhi, leads to a series of inequalities of opportunities and also denial of opportunities equitably to all citizens. Here is one such observation. Yes, education is a very sensitive…