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Ask any person what he would be like doing. He would generally answer that instead of doing routine chores, like ironing, cooking food, or paying bills, or filing papers or decluttering house, or cleaning or dusting house, he would prefer to relax, or watch a movie, or read something interesting.

Reservations for SCs and STs were enshrined in India’s constitution but they were to continue for a period of 10 years. Now when more than 60 years have passed since the achievement of independence, there is no rhyme or reason why these reservations should continue.

Although India has made rapid strides in socio-economic development ever since the achievement of independence, the growth has been far from inclusive.

Our big cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are developing faster than anyone would have expected. The authorities are out to make them huge financial and business centers.

All major companies recognize the vital role human resources play in business operations and expansion programs. Paradoxically, in times of recession manpower is the first casualty.

Logically, intelligence means evaluated information gathering, may be in detail with data or particular information or fact. It is sometimes called active data or active intelligence.

Since transparency involves sharing of information –meaning most decisions of officials, and important rules and regulations are in the public domain- it thoroughly reduces chances of corruption, nepotism, favoritism, and the like.

The second most important development with regard to increasing transparency in governance has been the emergence of eGovernance. eGovernance involves using the internet and information technology in the process of governance.

Indian troops marked 25 years of their presence on the Siachen glacier on April 13, 2009 Since the army made a pre-emptive move on April 13, 1984 to secure the glacier from Pakistani aggression under Operation Meghdoot, the Indian soldiers have endured the extreme tensions at frigid heights of over 21,000 feet.

Spy Satellites are very special because some of the powerful satellites can even read the number plate on a car.

In a flawless mission the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C12) on April 20 put in orbit Radar imaging Satellite (RISAT-2), a surveillance satellite, which could keep a watch on the country’s borders.

Black money was one of the major issues debated during the 15th Lok Sabha elections. Indian black money is deposited in foreign countries mainly in Switzerland Swiss Bank) and in the UK.

Adaptability is nothing but the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances. It is the art of being flexible and compatible with the changing surroundings. History reveals that those animals which lack adaptability failed to survive in long run.

It happened with me. And I think it must have happened with all the elder son of the typical Hindu family. Recently my own Uncle Marriage date was coming near and thus we have many things to be done and that too is the most perfect way.