Thought of the week

ELECTIONS IN INDIA A DANCE OF DEMOCRACY  OR  A VICIOUS PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN  The recent elections in various states have made me think, whether the Elections in India are a “Dance of Democracy” or a “Dance of Vicious Propaganda”. The campaign in various states – particularly in the state of Gujarat –  became vicious and abusive. …

Gandhi Jayanti On this special day of 2nd October – when we are celebrating the 153rd Gandhi Jayanti, I wish to share some of my thoughts with you. Today on the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi – a Nationalist and an Ethicist – we should ponder over the principles, the ethics and the values preached…

WORK IS WORSHIP It is said that Work is Worship. That we should worship our work like we worship God. It is unethical to assess or judge anyone on the basis of his work.  If we work with dedication, if we work with passion, if we work with purpose, it would mean worship of your…

WOMEN SAFETY IN INDIA Indian constitution enshrines Women’s Right to Equality including rights over their own bodies. However, despite amendment of Indian Penal Code after the “Nirbhaya” case, providing strict punishment to the rapists, the majority of women in our country still do not feel safe alone on the streets, markets and workplaces.  With the…

Police – Interstate Coordination(India) Police is a state subject under list 2 schedule 7th of the constitution and the police functioning is governed under the Police Act of 1861. In the last few months conflicting situations have arisen between police forces of different states.  Even enquiries by CBI (Central Bureau of Investigations) follow the Code…

EXPLOSIVE COCKTAIL   My thoughts today, go to some issues which have shaken the country. Recently religion seems to have become part of political discourse of political parties.   This should not happen at all as it weakens the neatly woven fabric & beautiful patterns of Indian society. All religions should thrive without any discrimination…