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Twenty Six & Single
01 Aug

Twenty Six & Single

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Twenty Six & Single Just a couple of days ago I got a phone call and a message from two of my friends who are planning to get married this year. The phone call came to me at a time when I was anxiously looking at the wall clock. It was office time. However I did congratulate him and wished him advanced happy married life and promised him thought a call from my side. However, because of the busy schedule in office I couldn't call him back. But a just lingered into my mind. I started calculating how many friends…
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The Language Logjam
01 Aug

The Language Logjam

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The Language Logjam The changes in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) civil services exam have stirred up considerable controversy across the country. Various political parties and linguistic groups have expressed their displeasure, citing concerns about fairness, bias, and linguistic discrimination. Among the changes, the introduction of English as a compulsory paper and the superior status given to Hindi have attracted the most criticism. Let us delve into the reasons behind this resentment and explore the implications of these modifications. One crucial change in the UPSC civil services exam is the introduction of English as a compulsory paper. Previously, this…
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Reservation
01 Aug

Reservation

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Reservation The release of the movie "Aarakshan" has reignited the long-standing debate around the reservation system in India. However, this time the focus is on the ban imposed by the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, citing law and order concerns. While the intensity of the current debate is relatively lower than what was witnessed in 2006 and the early 1990s, the issue of reservation remains a contentious topic in the country. The reservation system in India has been a subject of discussion even before its formal inception in the constitution. Leaders like Gandhi and Ambedkar, who fought…
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English phobia
01 Aug

English phobia

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English phobia The recent controversy surrounding the changes in the civil services examination has brought the issue of English phobia to the forefront. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) introduced English comprehension and précis as a compulsory paper in the exam, drawing criticism from some political parties and students hailing from rural backgrounds. However, this debate should not revolve solely around the inclusion of English in the examination but should prompt a broader discussion on the importance of English education and its implementation in the Indian education system. It is crucial to acknowledge that English is not the only subject…
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