An Open Letter to the Jantar Mantar protestors:
My dear young friends,
I address you today not as a politician or an MP, but as someone deeply troubled by what is happening to your generation of young Indians.
This is personal for me. I was born to a middle-class family: my father was a salaried newspaper employee, my mother a homemaker, with three children to educate on one income. For a family like ours, merit was not a slogan. Scholarships, fair examinations, honest results — these were the only way one salary could carry three children's dreams.
I went to school in Mumbai and Kolkata, to college here in Delhi, topped the University and earned admission into IIM — and chose instead to follow my passion for international affairs, in America, on a scholarship. Nothing was inherited; everything was earned by hard work and yes, Exams.
So I know that a fair, merit-based system is the only ladder for young people from lower and middle-income families to climb up. When that ladder is broken — papers leaked, examinations cancelled, trust destroyed — the children of the rich and powerful do not suffer. They have other ladders. It is your dreams, and your families' sacrifices (and tragically, in some homes, young lives themselves) that are betrayed.
To the young people gathered at Jantar Mantar, and those raising your voices peacefully across India: this country hears you. Your anger is not indiscipline — it is the anguish of a generation that did everything right and was still betrayed . You are not alone.
And to the millions of young Indians watching quietly: your generation is not a problem to be managed. You are the answer to India's future. Do not lose hope. This ladder will be rebuilt — by you, and by every Indian who stands with you.
To Shri Sonam Wangchuk-ji, my heartfelt appeal: please end your fast. You have awakened the conscience of the nation; that is what a fast is meant to do. India needs your voice for the long road ahead.
With Parliament in session again from Monday, we will have an opportunity to raise the students’ issues in the highest forum of our democracy. That’s where the problem should be addressed, not by fasting unto death. Please heed my plea.
And finally, to the Government: I respectfully urge you to reach out and engage in the dialogue our democracy owes its young citizens. That is not weakness; that is statesmanship.
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Union Minister @PiyushGoyal calls for a reality check on Indian startups at @StartupMhakumbh ⚡️
Here's what he said about China—and what should India focus on? 👇
#Startups#IndiaVsChina #TechInnovation #StartupEcosystem @PiyushGoyalOffc@CimGOI
Only industrialist who we looked upon for values, principles and morality in this ruthless era...pure visionary man for india is no more. Truely rare!
Rest in peace, Sir. Your legacy will always be remembered with deep gratitude🙏
#RatanTata
A special shout out to Rahul Dravid. A man of great class, great dignity and just a fantastic giver. India U19, India 'A' and now this. Top man. Great Indian.
Does technical analysis (TA) work?
The best part about TA is that it doesn't let us go against the trend and forces us to have a stop loss. It stops us from averaging down as the price falls. If traders follow these rules, odds of doing well go up significantly. 1/5
What does it mean by a 'secular state'. To Nehru, it was beyond an element of religion; it meant an idea of social and political equality.
#nehru#secularism#jawaharlalnehru#thenehrublog
Bloomberg says the Indian economy is now larger than that of the UK. I know we are a bigger country with more people but to get here after the brutality and plunder of colonisation, is something to be proud of. Many factors but I believe prioritisation of education is the biggest
IRMA is playing a major role in strengthening our rural sector through innovations in education and professional management. Today, glad to be a part of its 41st Convocation ceremony in Anand. Watch live! @IRMAOfficial79 https://t.co/yFNCdw9mah
@aaditsh A very good breakdown over the "First Principles Thinking" but how we can make sure of reliability and validity of fundamental data, that is where we stop ourselves and what are the cost factors associated with this thinking (like is it worth it)?
- Print crazy amount of money.
- Let inflation go out of control.
- Then regulate more industries calling it a fight against inflation.
When things don't work out: blame it on COVID.
The only thing common citizens get is more inflation & more regulation after every war.
PM saying opposition ruled states are being unjust to people by keeping high fuel taxes is akin to the wolf upstream accusing the lamb downstream of polluting the river!
The game went awry for Russia. Even though it wasn't a game for Ukraine either, this is a perfect example of what a democratic country can do to defend its sovereignty, even when facing one of the most potent military forces in the world.
सर्वनाशे समुत्पन्ने अर्धं त्यजति पण्डितः - @Jairam_Ramesh This is what PVN Rao quoted on 1991 crisis reform.
Wise man gives up the half to retain the half.
Shivaji said you should go for treaty when you know war might not result in your favour.
This is even suitable for Ukraine
A industrialist of par excellence. A man of integrity, a person of high high intellect. The nation losses a great personality. How can I forgot that OTC with Amitabh Kant. Om Shanti. 🙏
Dhrumil Shah and Hitarth Dhamsania from the 42nd batch (2021-23) of IRMA’s flagship PGDM(RM) have been declared the National runners-up at a case writing competition organized by @IIMShillong
https://t.co/H4p127JJqi
#IRMA#IRMAchievers#Consulting#Strategy#Casewriting