Category: Education and Health service
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How Arrogance, False Self-Esteem, and the Illusion of Superiority Have Rotten Our Lives: A Harsh Reality of the Indian Mindset
One of the deepest and most destructive problems in Indian society today is not poverty, not lack of talent, and not even lack of opportunity—it is the arrogance born out of hierarchy, the false self-esteem of rank, and the ego of perceived superiority. This mindset silently shapes institutions, workplaces, governance, and everyday human interactions. It…
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Self-Ranking in the Face of Unfavorable Truths: India’s Approach to International Indices
In the realm of self-assessment, human nature often leans toward optimism and self-preservation. Imagine a classroom scenario where a student is tasked with grading their own exam paper and ranking themselves among peers. Invariably, the student would inflate their scores, downplay errors, and position themselves at the top, avoiding any admission of shortcomings. No one…
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Who Is the Real Credit Seeker — “The Creditjibi”?
In India, even the poorest members of society—people who sometimes struggle just to secure two meals a day—still pay taxes. Whether they realize it or not, every person contributes to the government’s revenue through GST, fuel tax, road tax, tolls, excise duties, and countless other hidden charges. Even a poor daily wage worker buying a…
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Freebies: Burdening Billions to Pacify a Few
Politics in India has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, and unfortunately, much of that evolution has taken a direction that weakens—not strengthens—the democratic spirit. The idea of public service has gradually eroded and, in many regions, disappeared entirely from political consciousness. What we witness today is a model where political power is pursued…
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Air Pollution in the National Capital: A Persistent Failure of Governance and Collective Responsibility
Air pollution in India’s national capital has repeatedly reached hazardous levels, drawing global attention for all the wrong reasons. New Delhi, a symbol of India’s aspirations, culture, and history, has unfortunately become equally symbolic of the country’s struggles with environmental governance and long-term planning. In many international forums and headlines across the world, Delhi’s smog…