Salvaging The Education System The problems and challenges that India’s education system face are so complex that the chances of any conventional method succeeding in overcoming them are very remote. Cosmetic changes in the operational and administrative aspects of the system have not made any meaningful impact on it, because the causes of its problems are numerous and widespread. Hence, before trying to improve the system, it is necessary to identify...

The State of Education in India Since Independence, India has made great progress in industrialization, food grains production, international trade, and to a lesser extent, in eradicating social evils like untouchability and casteism. But for many reasons, the enthusiasm that helped us realize such progress has been lacking in our efforts to create a useful and effective education system. It is indeed surprising that, a region where such famous seats of...

The Use of English Language Indians have been familiar with the English language since the start of British colonization a few centuries ago. As they felt that the knowledge of English would help them understand the progressive ideals of the West, as well as enjoy high status in their communities, many Indians, by learning the language, responded favorably to the British initiative to popularize English in administration and education. Though. English...

The Baneful Bandh Our freedom struggle was a pioneering and trail blazing exercise, which bequeathed to independent India several of its unique legacies. Though many of these legacies were quite effective and acceptable in the context of the struggle, their modified versions in modern times have not been very welcome. ‘Bandh’ is one such legacy, the meaning and relevance of which have been badly devastated by its gross misuse by political...

Environment Essay No. 01 For its survival, humanity has to depend entirely on the environment. Therefore, it is in its own interest that humanity protects and preserves the environment as well as it can. Man has recognized this fact since the beginning of history, and has, until recently, had a well-balanced and harmonious relationship with the environment. In fact, it is this relationship that enables humanity to exist as it does....

Casteism And The Reservation Policy Indian culture is a combination of the characteristics of the numerous races that settled in India in different periods of time. Modem Indian society, based on such a composite culture, can, therefore, claim to be neither homogeneous nor uniform. While the variety that the different races introduced in Indian culture has been beneficial in certain cases, it has not been so in others. Some features of...

Unemployment The health of a community depends on the manner and variety of its people’s occupations. In an ideal community, the entire population is engaged in one occupation or another; all of which contribute to making the community self-sufficient and self-sustaining. Employment is so important a factor in society that, if all its people are usefully and gainfully employed, society will be strong enough to solve all its problems; while on...

Democracy Essay No. 01 Governance is an absolute necessity in society. It ensures order and stability without which the people cannot live peacefully. Human societies from the very beginning recognized the importance of such order, and have been practicing one form of control or another over themselves. After several trials and refinements, modern societies have chosen a style of government based on equality, cooperation and, individual rights and responsibilities. But this...