This news came in PTI. Extremely disturbing.
What is happening to the world? She was merely 20 years old. Not even eligible yet to appear for the UPSC. She just seems to have started her preparation and would have given her first attempt in 2026 or 2027. But now she will not.
In the last one month, two students in Sharda University appear to have committed suicides as per Indian Express news. One was doing BDS and the other some engineering course. Reason again was given similar - pressure and stress.
I really don't understand. Such news appear to be more frequent from across the nation now.
I think this is a new generation coming up which had done their schooling during Covid years. These people are shaped differently. They think differently. Their sensitivities are different.
I may be totally wrong here, but I really think we need to make more efforts to understand them.
Om Shanti.
What is happening to the world? She was merely 20 years old. Not even eligible yet to appear for the UPSC. She just seems to have started her preparation and would have given her first attempt in 2026 or 2027. But now she will not.
In the last one month, two students in Sharda University appear to have committed suicides as per Indian Express news. One was doing BDS and the other some engineering course. Reason again was given similar - pressure and stress.
I really don't understand. Such news appear to be more frequent from across the nation now.
I think this is a new generation coming up which had done their schooling during Covid years. These people are shaped differently. They think differently. Their sensitivities are different.
I may be totally wrong here, but I really think we need to make more efforts to understand them.
Om Shanti.
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Forwarded from Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
We’re hosting Anirudh Kanisetti. He is an extremely interesting public historian of the new generation. His podcasts, his books and his columns in Print are very educative.
Recently, he has written a book on Cholas. Chola empire is a very important topic in our syllabus. In both GS Prelims, GS Mains and History Optional we regularly get questions on Cholas. Either on the Dravidian temple architecture (UNESCO sites), Nataraja murti, marvelous local-self government or on their naval campaign in SE Asia. Just a couple of weeks ago, PM Modi also unveiled a stamp in the memory of Chola achievements.
Anirudh is coming offline for a session at LevelUp IAS on 26th. We will ask him a lot of questions on Cholas and try to understand his unique perspective. Do attend to ask him all the questions yourself. I am sure it will be damn interesting.
🔗 Register to secure your seat: https://shorturl.at/CnFVt
🗓 Date: 26th August 2025 | ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM | 📍 Venue: LevelUp IAS, Karol Bagh Centre
Recently, he has written a book on Cholas. Chola empire is a very important topic in our syllabus. In both GS Prelims, GS Mains and History Optional we regularly get questions on Cholas. Either on the Dravidian temple architecture (UNESCO sites), Nataraja murti, marvelous local-self government or on their naval campaign in SE Asia. Just a couple of weeks ago, PM Modi also unveiled a stamp in the memory of Chola achievements.
Anirudh is coming offline for a session at LevelUp IAS on 26th. We will ask him a lot of questions on Cholas and try to understand his unique perspective. Do attend to ask him all the questions yourself. I am sure it will be damn interesting.
🔗 Register to secure your seat: https://shorturl.at/CnFVt
🗓 Date: 26th August 2025 | ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM | 📍 Venue: LevelUp IAS, Karol Bagh Centre
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UPSC PYQ (GS1)
Q. Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyse their role in the Indian struggle for freedom. (2013)
Answer:
https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/video/independence-day-tribute-the-foreign-heroes-who-fought-for-indias-freedom/cid/2118646
Q. Several foreigners made India their homeland and participated in various movements. Analyse their role in the Indian struggle for freedom. (2013)
Answer:
https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/video/independence-day-tribute-the-foreign-heroes-who-fought-for-indias-freedom/cid/2118646
Telegraphindia
Independence Day tribute: The foreign heroes who fought for India’s freedom
These stories are sourced from historian Ramchandra Guha’s book ‘Rebels Against the Raj: Western Fighters for India’s Freedom’.
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Stray Dogs Issue:
SC's 11 August decision is modified. These are the new directions:
1. No need to spend tax money to build massive shelters for all stray dogs.
2. All stray dogs to be captured and vaccinated. After vaccination, to be released to the same locality.
3. If a dog is aggressive or has rabies it will not be released. Only non rabid stray dogs be released. (So human life is more important)
4. Roadside feeding is now illegal, liable to punishment. There must be dedicated feeding areas in every ward. (Implying streets are made for humans first)
5. Scope is expended nationwide and not only for Delhi anymore.
6. Those obstructing public servants in carrying out the directions will be proceeded against. (Shvan rakshak violent dog lovers gangs are illegal)
7. Promote street dogs for adoption.
My take:
1. In order to find some middle path, the Supreme Court has now given massive discretion to administration. Eventually it will be back to 'jaise the' because Municipalities in India neither have money or capacity for human safety.
2. Where is the space for dog feed in every ward? We dont have space for garbage segregating already. No space for parking... And in such common feeding area, if all dogs in one ward to come together, there will be massive dog fights. And which residents will allow creation of such spaces near their house?
3. Very few people in Delhi want street dogs as their pet. They love foreign breeds in houses. Indian breeds on road are for extra food only. (Dog Racism) This adoption scheme is a non starter.
4. We need minimum 70% plus neutering to control the dog population. In absence of which, dogs keep multiplying. So, target based KPIs for sterilization are necessary.
Finally, after some time and few more deaths, we will meet again in the court.
Nikhil
SC's 11 August decision is modified. These are the new directions:
1. No need to spend tax money to build massive shelters for all stray dogs.
2. All stray dogs to be captured and vaccinated. After vaccination, to be released to the same locality.
3. If a dog is aggressive or has rabies it will not be released. Only non rabid stray dogs be released. (So human life is more important)
4. Roadside feeding is now illegal, liable to punishment. There must be dedicated feeding areas in every ward. (Implying streets are made for humans first)
5. Scope is expended nationwide and not only for Delhi anymore.
6. Those obstructing public servants in carrying out the directions will be proceeded against. (Shvan rakshak violent dog lovers gangs are illegal)
7. Promote street dogs for adoption.
My take:
1. In order to find some middle path, the Supreme Court has now given massive discretion to administration. Eventually it will be back to 'jaise the' because Municipalities in India neither have money or capacity for human safety.
2. Where is the space for dog feed in every ward? We dont have space for garbage segregating already. No space for parking... And in such common feeding area, if all dogs in one ward to come together, there will be massive dog fights. And which residents will allow creation of such spaces near their house?
3. Very few people in Delhi want street dogs as their pet. They love foreign breeds in houses. Indian breeds on road are for extra food only. (Dog Racism) This adoption scheme is a non starter.
4. We need minimum 70% plus neutering to control the dog population. In absence of which, dogs keep multiplying. So, target based KPIs for sterilization are necessary.
Finally, after some time and few more deaths, we will meet again in the court.
Nikhil
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Essay Paper
UPSC CSE (M) 2025
SECTION—A
1. Truth knows no color.
2. The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
3. Thought finds a world and creates one also.
4. Best lessons are learnt through bitter experiences.
SECTION—B
5. Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.
6. The years teach much which the days never know.
7. It is best to see life as a journey, not as a destination.
8. Contentment is natural wealth; luxury is artificial poverty.
UPSC CSE (M) 2025
SECTION—A
1. Truth knows no color.
2. The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
3. Thought finds a world and creates one also.
4. Best lessons are learnt through bitter experiences.
SECTION—B
5. Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.
6. The years teach much which the days never know.
7. It is best to see life as a journey, not as a destination.
8. Contentment is natural wealth; luxury is artificial poverty.
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Recent comment by Fareed Zakaria on India-US relations. He says that Trump has undone post Cold War 25 years of sustained US diplomatic efforts to bring India in its orbit, by being so inexplicably hostile to India. Now, India will be forced to be back to its old non-alignment stance by cosying up with Russia and China more as a hedge.
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Nikhil Sheth - History and Culture
One border, three adversaries. During the India-Pakistan DGMO talks Pakistan was getting live inputs from China over deployment of Indian assets. Pakistan is a borrowed knife for China. Its one of the 36 stratagems. Visit this if you are interested: h…
Today's essay topic might be inspired by this comment by our General: Borrowed Knife from 36 stratagems.
"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."
"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."
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Forwarded from History Optional (UPSC)
UPSC PYQs on the imperial Cholas.
1. "Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in
the domain of art and architecture." Comment. (GS, 2024)
2. Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of
temple architecture. Discuss. (GS, 2013)
3. Describe the salient features of Chola art. (IFoS, 2014)
4. Describe the administrative and cultural features of Chola empire. (IFoS, 2020)
Do come to ask, discuss, learn. And get Enlightened.
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1. "Though the great Cholas are no more yet their name is still remembered with great pride because of their highest achievements in
the domain of art and architecture." Comment. (GS, 2024)
2. Chola architecture represents a high watermark in the evolution of
temple architecture. Discuss. (GS, 2013)
3. Describe the salient features of Chola art. (IFoS, 2014)
4. Describe the administrative and cultural features of Chola empire. (IFoS, 2020)
Do come to ask, discuss, learn. And get Enlightened.
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/CnFVt
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Sad news.
Ravindran sir of Vajiram and Ravi passed away. (1949-2025)
He was a great teacher. And a great mentor of thousands of students as well. Till the very last moment he was mentally alert and totally dedicated to teaching.
Single handedly responsible for creating this industry over 40 years, he also set highly ethical business standards. His passing is an immeasurable loss to the whole industry. It is the end of an era in this world of coachings, if I dare say.
At personal level, he was the one, along with Arjun sir, who provided me teaching opportunity and platform in Delhi. Whenever we were in doubt, he provided the light. Moreover, staying with him for 6 months during Covid lockdown in Chennai and having regular interactions provided life changing perspectives on many things.
After we started LevelUp IAS, I have tried to keep a small part of that work ethic with us, in our work culture. And I see how difficult it is. He was indeed a person made of a different material. People like him rarely exist.
May god give strength to the entire family of Vajiram and Ravi and all the students he mentored over 40 years some strength to withstand this day.
Om Shanti.
Ravindran sir of Vajiram and Ravi passed away. (1949-2025)
He was a great teacher. And a great mentor of thousands of students as well. Till the very last moment he was mentally alert and totally dedicated to teaching.
Single handedly responsible for creating this industry over 40 years, he also set highly ethical business standards. His passing is an immeasurable loss to the whole industry. It is the end of an era in this world of coachings, if I dare say.
At personal level, he was the one, along with Arjun sir, who provided me teaching opportunity and platform in Delhi. Whenever we were in doubt, he provided the light. Moreover, staying with him for 6 months during Covid lockdown in Chennai and having regular interactions provided life changing perspectives on many things.
After we started LevelUp IAS, I have tried to keep a small part of that work ethic with us, in our work culture. And I see how difficult it is. He was indeed a person made of a different material. People like him rarely exist.
May god give strength to the entire family of Vajiram and Ravi and all the students he mentored over 40 years some strength to withstand this day.
Om Shanti.
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After attacking MCD workers, then the CM, now dog lovers are protesting at the ABC centres.
Late night preplanned gathering of gang of dog lovers at ABC. They demanded right to inspect the premises after 10 PM in the night and also immediate release of stray dogs back to streets late night. All of it led to unruly protest. The whole drama went on till 4 AM in the morning. Puri raat chala ye issue.
Blind love for one sometimes may become intolerance towards everyone else. It is sad.
Late night preplanned gathering of gang of dog lovers at ABC. They demanded right to inspect the premises after 10 PM in the night and also immediate release of stray dogs back to streets late night. All of it led to unruly protest. The whole drama went on till 4 AM in the morning. Puri raat chala ye issue.
Blind love for one sometimes may become intolerance towards everyone else. It is sad.
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