The unexamined life is not worth living. – Socrates “समर शेष है, नहीं पाप का भागी केवल व्याध, जो तटस्थ हैं, समय लिखेगा उनका भी अपराध” ― Ramdhari Singh ‘Dinkar’ (The battle still remains and the hunter/killer alone is not the sinner, but the time will note the crimes of bystanders as well) Sahbdon ke […]
The recent riots in West Bengal and Bihar have got stuck in the gullet of Indian democracy. These riots are disturbing not only as new rituals of violence but as part of the more cynical narratives of electoral democracy. In fact, as acts of violence, they are depressing thrice over as events. First, as premeditated acts of […]
The dictionary meaning of trust is “firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.” The synonyms of trust give fairly broad idea about the meaning of trust. They include confidence, belief, faith, freedom from suspicion/doubt, sureness, certainty, certitude, assurance, conviction, credence and reliance etc. Whether it is friendship or relationship all […]
The Darwinian “survival of the fittest” principle has guided the society throughout the human history and the industrial and post industrial man also continues with this spirit. The idea of “Survival of the fittest” springs from “struggle for existence” and leads to what we call “competition”, which more often than not, is expressed through a […]
In the past, predictions about future warfare have often put too much emphasis on new technologies and doctrines. In the 19th century the speedy victory of the Prussian army over France in 1870 convinced European general staffs that rapid mobilization by rail, quick-firing artillery and a focus on attack would make wars short and decisive. […]
(A very well researched article on relation between alcoholism and sexual assault written by renowned journalists in prestigious news daily The Statesman is reproduced here for the benefit of students) While widespread concern has been expressed regarding the increasing trends of sexual crimes and assaults, not enough attention has been given to the significant role […]
The month of October is a very special month in the Indian history. It gave birth to three great Indians, viz, Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Jayaprakash Narayan, the first two on the same day, i.e., the October 02. All the three leaders were great in their own rights. But Jayaprakash Narayan lived longer […]
What matters is what you are and not what you appear to be. We are living in a demonstrative world where there is more focus on our outer appearance than what we are actually from inside. These are such times when the line between the ideal and the cunning is blurred. We as a nation are […]
Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi was a virtuous man, a beacon of light for leaders all around the world, especially those who lead freedom movement or movement for democracy. He was the role model for Martin Luther King and also Nelson Mandela. Albert Einstein, a great scientist of all times, said, “Generations to come, it […]
This article throws light on how the values which the society cherishes are difficult to be caught or taught in these difficult times when the very agents and institutions of change offer negative role models. The role of public opinion, legislators and media is very important, but they are seriously amiss when it comes to […]