Current issue

Bureaucrat of the month

'I don't look at me as a lady taking over'
Having become the first lady officer to take over as DGP (Law & Order) in Tamil Nadu, Letika Saran's focus is now on the quick detection of cases and better regulation.

Interview

Is MP a BIMARU state?
All is not well with Madhya Pradesh. But while the state has a long way to traverse, CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan believes that things are definitely looking up.

Special Report

A curious case of Anand Jon
Thirty five-year-old India- born designer Anand Jon (later known as Anand Jon Alexander) was the toast of New York ’s fashion scene.

Remembering Raha

Good bye Dada!
A tribute to Subir Raha, who was Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of ONGC from 2001 to 2006, and Chairman, SCOPE in 2003.

Eye Opener

Reform Needed in R&D Sector
To be or not to be, "idiots" do better research? Here I mean the "Three idiots" who applied their mind out of box to see good application of water conducting electricity or vacuum cleaners for pulling baby from womb! ...

Field Heroes

Himachal Pradesh pioneers in eradicating Corruption
The Himachal Pradesh State Vigilance Bureau and Anti-Corruption Bureau have set an example for other state agencies to follow by registering an increase of 71.06 per cent ...

Society

Whiz Kid
Nine-year-old Shagun Agarwal is a perfect blend of beauty & intelligence ...

Astrology

Bureaucrats in February 2010
ARIES: This will be a memorable month from professional angle. Your future will be at zenith and most of your wishes will get fulfilled. Promotion with posting of your choice is on the cards. Financial gains will be unbelievable ...

Pleasant Surprise

Minnie Mathew, IAS (AP:76)
Chairman, Coconut Development Board, D/o Agriculture & Cooperation, M/o Agriculture; Feb 1 Happy birthday. Love you Amma. Wish you all the success in life ...

Food for thought

3 Cs
India is marching ahead with rest of the World and will become a super power by 2020 as per vision of our former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. At the beginning of the 21st century when we look back at our past since independence in 1947 ...

People & Profile

Rajiv Trivedi - a man on the move
Senior IPS officer Rajiv Trivedi became the first civil service officer to have completed the famous Standard Chartered Full Marathon Mumbai 2010 on January 17, 2010.

Executive Dossier

The greatest challenge today is improving bottom line
Having presence in more than 40 countries, Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) has added several feathers to its cap. Still, the company is diversifying in different areas in the wake of fierce competition in the telecom sector.