The pink city turned pink in the last few days as the All-India Backward and Minority Communities Employees Federation, known more by its acronym BAMCEF, went overboard in its excitement to congratulate CM Ashok Gehlot and his administration for having appointed Niranjan Arya (IAS:1989:RJ) as the new Chief Secretary of the state, superseding 10 officers in the process. Overnight, hoardings and banners were plastered all over Jaipur congratulating and complimenting Arya as if he were a polit...

The 360-degree method of empanelment of officers, which opened the window for retired officers to influence the careers of some of the best serving officers, is once again in focus, thanks to the bold decision taken by the ACC to not necessarily act on the advice of the 360-degree committees, and going to the extent of rejecting their advice as and when required. In this regard, UT cadre officers cite the case of G Narendra Kumar (IAS:1989:UT) whose name finally appeared in the list of the ...

Former CBI Director Ashwani Kumar's (1973 Batch IPS) suicide at his Himachal residence has shocked a lot of people around the country. Echoing their sentiments, Prof. Varun Arya, a distinguished educationist and Professor at Aravali Gurukul Ashram at Kaparda near Jodhpur in Rajasthan, has penned an interesting story of his association with the deceased. He writes: ...

"Devatva Chahiye, Kintu Iss Aag Ko Dhardu Kahan Main": Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' in Urvashi According to an old adage, it is better not to do anything. Wise man that he was, late PM P V Narasimha Rao once said that not taking a decision is also part of the decision-making process. This makes one wonder about the latest "grand and innovative idea". ...

The President of India is reported to have accepted the resignation tendered by the Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa (Retd IAS:1980: HY) with effect from Aug 31 following which the appointment of the new Election Commissioner is expected in a couple of days. Lavasa is set to proceed as Vice Chairman, Asian Development Bank (ADB). Amid the unfolding scenario, the incumbent Union Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey (IAS:1985: MH) is said to have been the frontrunner for the post but there...