Notes of Nagesh

The Indian Army started off as an East India Company army drawn from Southern and Eastern India. It now seems to be mostly a North Indian army. If there are more battalions raised from other regions these ratios will look better. The whole of South India rates only 19 infantry battalions to one regiment - Madras. Punjab, Haryana and HP get over thrice that.  Martial races are outputs of a bogus theory. The economic benefits of having higher military recruitment are considerable. Recruitment is directly related to the number of recruitment Centers in a region and the number of battalions being raised from a regional and caste group. This notion of martial races is totally bogus.  Recall who constituted the  East India Company army which subdued all of India? It was mostly drawn from southern India and Bihar. All it took was good training and good leadership. Even Maharaja Ranjit Singh recognised the value of training and had European freebooters to train the Si...

An empirical test of the inclusivity-promoting image of IT, by analysing NSSO surveys, shows the reality Updated - December 25, 2024 01:31 am IST IRFAN AHMAD SOFI,SANTOSH MEHROTRA, ARUN KUMAR BAIRWA ‘The labour market disparities in IT also affect other vulnerable sections, especially women’ ‘The labour market disparities in IT also affect other vulnerable sections, especially women’  India’s IT sector is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, contributing over 7% to India’s GDP, so much so that the sub-Saharan African countries look to follow its lessons to replicate India’s success in software exports. The performance-driven and high-paying nature of jobs in the IT sector make it a preferred career destination for millions of Indian youth. The job market in this industry is often touted as the epitome of skill-based meritocracy and inclusivity, with the social backgrounds of candidates playing no role in their hiring. What NSSO data show However, an empirical test ...

The RSS opposed the Hindu Code Bill using several key arguments: Attack on Hindu Religion and Culture : They framed the bill as an assault on traditional Hindu values, claiming it would disrupt the social fabric of Hindu society and undermine its customs . Secular Intent : The RSS criticized the bill's secular approach, arguing that it aimed to impose uniform civil laws on Hindus while neglecting similar reforms for other religions, which they viewed as unfair and discriminatory Religious War : The opposition was characterized as a "dharmayudh" (religious war), with participants portraying themselves as defenders of Hinduism against perceived governmental overreach into religious matters . Caste Concerns : Some leaders, like Swami Karpatriji, questioned Ambedkar's authority to legislate on Hindu matters due to his background as a former "Untouchable," suggesting that a person of his caste should not interfere in Brahmin-dominated issues These arguments fuele...

Why it matters : The "One Nation, One Election" (ONOE) proposal is seen by many as a strategic move to divert attention from the pressing issue of the caste census. Driving the news : The BJP's push for ONOE has sparked significant debate and controversy, with critics arguing that it could potentially consolidate power in the hands of the BJP and lead to concerns about autocracy. The big picture : Diverting Attention : By pushing a major electoral reform, the government can divert public and media attention away from the demand for a caste census, which has significant social and political implications. Complexity and Debate : The ONOE proposal is complex and requires extensive debate and discussion. This can consume legislative and public discourse, leaving less room for other important issues like the caste census. Political Strategy : The BJP might use ONOE to consolidate its electoral advantage, while the caste census could reveal socio-economic disparities that might...

https://www.thehindu.com/data/in-8-iits-and-7-iims-over-80-faculty-are-from-general-category-data/article68938095.ece Updated - December 03, 2024 01:55 pm IST The Hindu Data Team IIT Delhi main gate, in New Delhi on July 27, 2019 . | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA In at least two Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and three Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), the share of faculty belonging to the  General Category  exceeds the 90% mark. In six other IITs and four other IIMs, the share is 80-90%.  Share of Faculty members in IIT and IIM These conclusions are based on Right to Information (RTI) replies received from these institutions individually on various days in September 2024.  Share of Faculty members in IIT and IIM https://flo.uri.sh/visualisation/20545377/embed?auto=1