DJNAMA

I strongly discredit the very term "left-liberal".  Not solely because of ideological difference in terms of the antithesis of left & right dichotomy or binary being presented all the time everywhere, but my point of dissent lies in word liberal. They are no liberal, in fact, they are very conservative beyond their own perceptions of wisdom.  Liberals espoused a wide array of views, they are close to the left when they talk about the annihilation of heredity privileges, the divine right of kingship, but eventually, they are essentially right and generally support the free market, free trade, limited government, capitalism and internationalism. They are reformist while advocating individual rights, secularism, racial and gender equalities.  If we go with John Locke, one of my favourite philosopher, who is often credited with founding liberalism as a distinct tradition, based on the social contract theory, arguing that each man has a natural right to life, liberty and p...

In grappling with the persistent problem of high unemployment among eligible young populations, numerous studies and human resource models have been conducted and presented. Western Europe and North America, in particular, have been vocal on this issue. This article attempts to explore the Indian context—specifically within the public sector. Considering the nature and goals of civil service cadres in the Indian Union and its states, these jobs are both aspirational and socially representative. However, the passionate young officers often lose their enthusiasm over time due to invasive bureaucratic ritualism. The long and rigorous selection process results in an average entry age of around 27. After 10 to 15 years of service, many officers find themselves in their late 30s or early 40s, having developed an apathetic and innovation-resistant mindset. This can be seen as collateral damage—an outcome of the nature of their service and the rigid, pyramidal structure of their organizatio...