Logistics in India have always been multi-modal, multi-dimensional, fragmented and unorganized. This is on account of the size, diversity and the geography of India. This is reflected in the cost of logistics as a proportion of GDP which is estimated to be in the range of 12% – 16%. The international best practice, however, is […]
History’s lesson for humankind is that there are no friends when it comes to international relations. Its only self-interest which comes in the garb of “friendly relations “. Friendship lasts till such time that self-interests don’t clash. We have to remember this and work towards making India economically and militarily strong, writes former IAS officer […]
I have a special place in my heart for teachers of my boarding school where I spent six formative years of life. These ‘foster parents’ spent most of their time with us, played games with us, coached those weak in academics and comforted the ones in distress displaying abundant care and compassion at a ‘home […]
In India, the poor are nearly half the population and even after 75 years of independence are lacking the essentials of a civilized existence- food, potable water, education, health and a dignified existence, writes former IAS officer V S Pandey Keynes writing about the future in 1930, had presciently stated that “For at least […]
My Alma Mater celebrates its Dodransbicentennial anniversary this year with various events planned during the yearlong celebrations. One such event is a forthcoming Book Release on Founders day containing stories written by its alumni and staff. As a precursor, a three day Lit Fest was held on the campus recently wherein some of these stories […]
