The Brain-Drain Problem India   Talent is not the preserve of a single country. There are proficient personnel in every country—scientists, experts in technology, men of literature or liberal arts, the painters, the artistes and so on. These extraordinarily talented men and women contribute to the progress and prosperity of the land of their birth as well as bring excellence to their field of expertise. It is not uncommon that some...

Matrimonial Advertisements Advertising for brides and grooms in newspapers, magazines and through matrimonial agencies is a recent social phenomenon which has grown out of all proportions during the past two-three decades only. In the traditional Indian society, marriage has always been considered a sacrament. As such previously the marriages were arranged and solemnised not just to unite a man and a woman in a life-long relationship but also to build bridges...

Youth and National Integration The strength of a nation lies not in its loud claims and mouth-watering ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’, but in the spirit of service and that of complete dedication of one’s self both, body and soul to the cause of unity and integrity of the nation. The nation which we belong to is geographically and economically an independent entity. It has an inherent cultural unity in the...

Challenges before a Civil Servant Today   In the plethora of problems afflicting the body politic in India, the role of bureaucracy poses a grave challenge to democracy. In the present state of criminalisation of politics; bureaucrats are always at the receiving end. In countries like Mexico, the administrators virtually live in fear; we are fast reaching that stage if the present-day pressures on civil servants are not eased. That sums...

A Useless Life is an Early Death   All great men have left their “footprints on the sands of time” . This has been done because they all led lives that contributed something positive and abiding to society. That is why they are still remembered with awe and affection; they continue to inspire generations to excel themselves in their chosen field of endeavour. Sometimes their personalities and deeds appear much larger...

Men Have Failed, Let Women Take Over   According to Rabindra Nath Tagore “Women is God’s best creation”. She adds beauty, grace and charm to every aspect of life. Sadly enough, she has been neglected and her virtues glossed over by the predominantly male society. To quote Miss Universe, 1994 Sushmita Sen, “Women in India have now become more aware of their rights as individuals and is now opting for higher...

Politics, Business and Bureaucracy-A Fatal Triangle   The world today is caught in the web of politics, business and bureaucracy (PBB). This PBB is really a fatal triangle. Politicians rely on big business for funds to contest elections. On their part, businessmen turn to bureaucracy to condone their misdeeds by seeking loopholes in the existing law. Bureaucrats advise politicians and businessmen on matters which are ostensibly outside their domain. When all...

Without Socio-Economic Justice, Political Justice Is Meaningless   The Preamble to the Constitution of India stresses the importance of “justice—social, economic and political”. Social and economic justice is mentioned first and the political aspect comes third in order of preference. This in itself indicates that the makers of our Constitution realised the significance of these vital aspects of Justice. Political Justice consists in giving equal voting rights to the people and...