Indian Administrative Services, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s much cherished gift to India, have steered our country clear of many a storm and acted as the a solid pillar when the roof of democracy has given way to political storms. Yet, they are no doubt the most criticized faction of the country and I am inclined to… Continue reading Durga Nagpal Suspension: Between the Lines
Month: August 2013
The woes of women in our Society
A 23-year-old girl got gang raped in a bus moving in the posh areas of our capital; whereas the perpetrator of the Mumbai Blast on 26/11 was treated as a guest of our country, resulting in the wastage of crores of money. Even Education hub is not insulated from such incidents. The recent assault at… Continue reading The woes of women in our Society
Tech and Safety – Take Care when using the Internet
An email from a colleague of mine this week prompted this article. She related a story where she received an email from a company with an invoice for items charged to her credit card. Apart from the fact that her credit might be charged for the sum of money mentioned, she was even more concerned… Continue reading Tech and Safety – Take Care when using the Internet
Greenwings: an MIT Manipal Alumni Initiative – Give to your Tomorrow, Plant a Tree Today
Click here to take part in the GreenWings photography contest Do you know someone extraordinary whom you would like to honor? Are you planning a special event which you would like to memorialize? Greenwings program is designed to make a lasting living gift to your community. With your donation, trees are planted in recognition of… Continue reading Greenwings: an MIT Manipal Alumni Initiative – Give to your Tomorrow, Plant a Tree Today
Walking alone!
First day at hostel. Beginning of a new journey and you see that people are giving you those questioning looks and sympathy just because they see a 17 year old girl stepping out of an auto, all alone with no one to help her out with her luggage. They feel that the girl is very… Continue reading Walking alone!