Pushkar Pathak @pushkar2020

Arnab Goswami raises some very important questions in the video below. The choice for the nation is between sober rational people we may sometimes disagree with (even vehemently on occasion) vs an irrational mob, with clear instigation from forces that want to destroy India, as Arnab outlines. Let me be clear: there will never be a government that any single person can ever agree 100% with. As an example, I have long had strong philosophical opposition to high stakes standardized exams, which (as countries like South Korea and China have discovered) ultimately result in "teach to the test" and extreme pressure on children. China has banned for-profit tutoring companies (used to be a $100 billion market in China) but continues with their high-stakes Gaokao exams. But that is a separate rational debate and I am a nationalist and patriot first. youtu.be/vudl-w_3D6Y

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium (Uttarakhand Chapter) was successfully held today at Doon University, bringing together eminent policymakers, academicians, auditors, researchers, and students for enriching deliberations on Fiscal Federalism & Governance, State Finances of Uttarakhand, and Solid Waste Management in Urban Local Bodies. Shri Pavan Kumar Reddy emphasized the need to expand audit beyond Central and State departments to sectors such as health, local governance, administration, and higher education, strengthening accountability, transparency, and evidence-based governance. He underscored the significance of research on State Finances of Uttarakhand and Solid Waste Management in Hill States, while advocating research and article-writing competitions to promote policy-oriented scholarship. Prof. Dhananjay Singh highlighted ICSSR's commitment to advancing social science research and described the CAG as the "watchdog" of public finances and a vital pillar of Indian democracy. He encouraged researchers to utilize CAG reports for academic inquiry and policy analysis, proposed workshops on interpreting audit reports, and emphasized fostering evidence-based research through academic competitions and stronger collaboration between academia and public institutions. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Doon University, Prof. Surekha Dangwal observed that good governance extends beyond financial management to encompass accountability, transparency, credibility, and effective public administration. She highlighted the evolving role of the CAG as an institution that not only identifies gaps, but also strengthens governance through constructive recommendations. Describing Uttarakhand as "fragile yet fertile," she underscored the importance of sound fiscal management in a Himalayan state and emphasized that CAG reports provide invaluable primary data for research capable of shaping evidence-based public policy and sustainable development. Delivering the keynote on Fiscal Federalism and Governance, Shri Mukesh Kumar explained Uttarakhand's fiscal landscape, emphasizing the balance between revenue generation, expenditure management, and developmental priorities. He highlighted the state's dependence on Central transfers, the fiscal challenges posed by recurring natural disasters, and the need for prudent financial planning to ensure resilient and sustainable governance. Shri Nishant Jain examined the audit of Urban Local Bodies with a focus on solid waste management, drawing attention to the challenges created by Uttarakhand's floating population and the resulting pressure on urban infrastructure. Dr. Mamgain presented key findings from the Performance Audit on Solid Waste Management in Urban Local Bodies, while highlighting methodological limitations and the need for caution in interpreting sampled findings. He advocated people-centric audits integrating community participation, climate resilience, public health, environmental sustainability, technology, stronger data systems, and robust research methodologies to enhance audit quality and evidence-based policymaking. The Colloquium reaffirmed the shared commitment of ICSSR and CAG to strengthening the interface between research, public finance, and governance, while encouraging young scholars to contribute towards transparent, accountable, and sustainable public institutions in the spirit of #ViksitBharat. #ICSSR #CAG #Uttarakhand #DoonUniversity #StateFinances #SolidWasteManagement #ViksitBharat

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DIGITISATION OF MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES The @MinOfCultureGoI is implementing a digitization initiative through the JATAN software, developed in technical collaboration with C-DAC, Pune, for digitization of museum collections & archival... Read More: 👇 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

Sir @dpradhanbjp your concern for students throughout these times have been characterised by empathy for them, and forthrightness for course correction. It’s disheartening as a citizen, however, to see how certain antisocial forces have snatched the pen from the hands of innocent & well-meaning students and given them stones instead to riot. Freedom & autonomy to think for themselves; to steer systemic reform should be restored to the students. For this to happen, politically strategic & manipulative exploitation of their sentiments & emotions must stop!

Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp

6 days ago

LoP Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia continue to shamelessly exploit students as political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Shri @RahulGandhi and @INCIndia chose to stage a dharna outside the Hon'ble Prime Minister's residence , causing

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Ajey Lele @IDSAIndia Skyroot’s Vikram-1 success shows it’s time for ISRO to redefine its role theprint.in/opinion/skyroo… via @ThePrintIndia #ISRO #Space #Skyroot #India @SkyrootA @isro

A massive landslide has hit the road connecting Darma Valley near Pangwambe in Dharchula, Pithoragarh blocking the route completely. The concerned department is working to restore the road.

Our daily happiness depends on: a) Do we surround ourselves with agreeable company and more importantly, are we agreeable company to them so they like to be around us? b) Is our mind free of suffering thoughts, which tend to trap the mind in endless loops? If I am hyper-focused on solving a problem or learning something, I am generally free of such "suffering loops" or "ego loops". If we are trapped in suffering loops or ego loops, we tend not to be agreeable company, so (b) is a precondition for (a)

Follow @MonitorJihadism's India page to stay updated on the counterterrorism landscape and jihadist threats in India. The recent events clearly highlight some of the likely risks India might face in the future. These include small-cell attacks, acts of terror by highly motivated lone individuals, targeted killings, cyber-enabled recruitment efforts, radicalization of women, infiltration across borders in J&K (#Pakistan remains the fountainhead). Also, #Bangladesh-origin groups such as #JMB/ #IMK have expanded into eastern India, while crime-terror modules increasingly utilize social media, hawala, cryptocurrency, and encrypted communication channels. monitoringjihadism.com/home/news-indi…

CAG-ICSSR Colloquium Series (Odisha Chapter) at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. We analyse the state of finances of Odisha, & Storm Water Drainage and Sewerage Management System in Municipal Corporations. Our expected outcome remains robust social science research to contribute towards robust fiscal health and improved governance for #ViksitBharat2047 @narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @EduMinOfIndia @ugc_india

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr

2 weeks ago

The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium reaches Odisha, it's tenth chapter. The CAG-ICSSR Colloquium (Odisha Chapter) scheduled on 13 July 2026 at 2:00 PM, will bring together eminent academicians, researchers, policymakers, public administrators, and audit professionals to deliberate on

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What if AI isn't replacing human creativity but helping us discover more of it? At #CannesLions2026, Prasoon Joshi and Sumit Virmani shared a powerful perspective on the relationship between AI and human potential. For Prasoon, AI is not something to fear. It is built on human experiences, stories, and truths and can only draw from what has already been expressed. Human potential, however, lies in what remains unexpressed: the ideas yet to be imagined and the stories yet to be told. Sumit builds on that thought, viewing #AI as another powerful tool in the marketer's toolkit, one that can help us work smarter and faster, but never replace human imagination. Perhaps the most memorable takeaway comes through a musical analogy: AI can provide the notes, but it is people who create the music. Watch this inspiring conversation on creativity, technology, and why the future belongs to humans and AI working together. #InfosysAster #AIinMarketing #HumanPotential #FutureOfMarketing

UP Police launches a “Cy-Vajra” strike against cyber criminals In line with the vision of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @myogiadityanath ji and under the leadership of DGP UP Shri Rajeev Krishna, directions have been issued to conduct a 07-day statewide special drive, “Operation Cy-Vajra”, to enforce Zero Tolerance against cyber crime. A statewide cyber review meeting was chaired by DGP UP Shri Rajeev Krishna, with DG Cyber Crime Shri B.K. Singh and DIG Cyber Crime Shri Pawan Kumar, in the presence of senior police officers from all Commissionerates/Districts, cyber nodal officers, and personnel from cyber cells and cyber police stations. DGP UP directed speedy refund of victims’ money through the Money Restoration Module (MRM) and prompt redressal of wrongly held/frozen accounts through the Grievance Redressal Module (GRM), ensuring faster and more effective citizen relief. From 01 April 2025 to 30 June 2026— ▪️2.94 lakh suspicious mobile numbers blocked ▪️1.81 lakh suspicious IMEIs blocked ▪️₹530 crore put under Lien/Hold to prevent cyber fraud losses #UPPCracksCyberCrime #UPAgainstCyberCrime #CyberSafeUP

Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (Indian Knowledge Tradition/System) demonstrates the relationship between Vijñāna (Science) & Sevā (Service) as quintessentially symbiotic with lokasaṁgraha (welfare of the people) as the ultimate goal. Pursuit of science required liberation from narrow purposes of living in favour of dharma (righteousness) for public good as the governing principle of knowledge creation & practice. We are delighted to be organising this exciting talk by Dr. Pawan Sinha, the distinguished professor of Vision and Computational Neuroscience, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, at @MIT, who will discourse on the Science & Seva at ICSSR on Friday, 10th July 2026 at 5.00 pm. All are invited to join through our Webex Link which will be shared shortly or on ICSSR YouTube channel. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @dktiwary @EduMinOfIndia @IndiaDST @ANRFIndia @ugc_india

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr

3 weeks ago

Under the ICSSR Research Talk Series, the council is organising a talk to be delivered by Dr. Pawan Sinha, Professor of Vision and Computational Neuroscience, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA , on 10 July 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Cooperatives empower communities through collective action, shared ownership, and democratic governance, which in turn creates sustainable livelihoods by strengthening local economies and ensuring that development is both inclusive and people-centric. Representing the spirit of #SahkarSeSamriddhi (Prosperity through Cooperation), cooperatives serve as a powerful model for equitable and participatory development. ICSSR is currently supporting and overseeing 10 evidence-based social science research studies on strengthening cooperative institutions. Some of @icssr's research projects on cooperatives cover Financial Inclusion & Financial Literacy in Dairy Cooperatives in Gujarat; Cooperative Competitiveness in Assam & Meghalaya; Mega Handloom Clusters and Weavers' Livelihoods in Trichy & Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu; Digitalisation of Cooperatives in Tamil Nadu; Sugar Cooperative Ownership in Maharashtra; Sustainable Dairy Farming & Value Chain Development in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar & Madhya Pradesh; Agripreneurship & Cooperative Enterprises in Karnataka; and Women’s Leadership, Gram Panchayat Governance & Cooperative Entrepreneurship in rural India. As we mark #InternationalCooperativeDay, ICSSR reaffirms its commitment to advancing research that supports stronger institutions, sustainable livelihoods, and a more equitable and prosperous future in the true spirit of #SahkarSeSamriddhi and #ViksitBharat2047. #ICSSR #InternationalCooperativeDay #SahkarSeSamriddhi #ViksitBharat2047 #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableDevelopment @narendramodi @PMOIndia @AmitShah @MinOfCooperatn @dpradhanbjp @DrSukantaBJP @jayantrld @EduMinOfIndia

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) @icssr

3 weeks ago

As the world celebrates #InternationalCooperativeDay 2026 under the theme "Cooperatives for a Peaceful World", ICSSR reaffirms its commitment to advancing research on cooperatives across diverse sectors. Through evidence-based social science, we support policies that strengthen

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The CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition 2026 (State & UT Level) is now open for entries! #ICSSR #ResearchCompetition #ResearchWriting #AcademicResearch #CAGICSSR #ResearchScholars #HigherEducation

A French delegation led by Prof.Nicolas Gascoin, Deputy Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs at the French Embassy in India met Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary. The meeting was held on June 24 for exploring potential avenues for strengthening Indo-French cooperation in the Social Sciences and Humanities and was attended by Prof. Prof. Odile Henry, Director of Centre de Sciences Humaines (CSH), New Delhi and Dr. Sylviane Pied, CNRS Research Director (French National Centre for Scientific Research), New Delhi. It was joined online by Dr. Renaud Colson, Prof. Margharita Trento and Dr. Meenakshi Singh from the French Institute of Pondicherry (IFP). The discussions confirmed the strong potential for developing closer collaboration between ICSSR and the French research community on key research themes of AI in healthcare, climate change, defense and security studies, digital governance, technology and society, culture and heritage, etc. #research #SocialSciences

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A great opportunity for college students to demonstrate word proficiency, logical thinking and pattern intelligence!

Painful read on the extent of corruption in DTCP under the DMK regime. I encourage more people to come forward. @CMOTamilnadu

Venkat G @IndusFarmer

a month ago

Bribing itself is not easy. It's too painful. One has to go through this suffering to understand this. Let me share some details around how the DTCP process works. This may hopefully help many who seem to have no idea of how these corruption networks work. If @TVKVijayHQ wanted

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Behind every transformative policy lies a powerful idea backed by research. The CAG–ICSSR Research Article Competition offers students and researchers an opportunity to contribute to discussions on governance, accountability, and development while competing for prestigious recognition and awards. ✨ Research with purpose 🏅 Earn national recognition 🚀 Help shape a better tomorrow. Register today and turn your insights into impact. Link: icssr.org/applications-c… #ResearchThatImpacts #CAGIndia #ICSSR

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The CAG–ICSSR Colloquium (Kerala Chapter), held on 22 June 2026 at EMS Hall, University of Kerala, Karaivattom campus, brought together policymakers, auditors, academics, researchers, and students to deliberate on two critical public policy themes: the State of Finances of Kerala and Waste Management in Urban Local Bodies. The colloquium highlighted the importance of leveraging public audit data for evidence-based policymaking, strengthening democratic accountability, and fostering collaboration between public institutions and the academic community. Discussions emphasized the growing need for rigorous fiscal analysis, transparent governance, and data-driven decision-making in addressing Kerala's emerging development challenges. Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary, ICSSR, delivered the Inaugural address and underscored the significance of the CAG–ICSSR collaboration in promoting the use of credible public audit data for research and policymaking. He emphasized that informed public discourse on state finances and waste management is essential for democratic accountability and effective governance. Ms. Preethi Abraham, Accountant General (Audit I), Kerala, highlighted the importance of collaboration between public institutions, academia, and students in promoting transparency, accountability, and evidence-based policymaking. Prof. Mohanan Kunnummal, Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala noted the importance of exposing students and young researchers to public institutions such as the CAG and ICSSR, stressing the need for stronger linkages between universities and research bodies to foster a vibrant research ecosystem. Prof. C Veeramani: Director, Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram and Shri Vishnukanth PB, Accountant General (Audit II), Kerala, led the discussions on the State of Finances of Kerala where issues such as weakening revenue base, high committed expenditure, fiscal deficit and debt, borrowing pattern and structural challenges were discussed. The discussion on Waste Management in Urban Local Bodies was led by Ms. Preethi Abraham, Accountant General (Audit I), Kerala and Dr. Hari Kurup, Director, Institute of Studies and Surveys, Kerala. The speakers emphasized upon urbanisation and growing service delivery demands, scale of the waste management challenge, low spending and underutilisation of funds, infrastructure and operational gaps and sustainable urban Governance. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students which made the colloquium a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange. The insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and constructive deliberations significantly enriched the discourse on Kerala’s public finances and urban waste management. The colloquium also featured the announcement of the CAG-ICSSR Research Article Competition, which seeks to promote research and analytical skills among students and young scholars in the areas of public finance, governance, and accountability. The competition is open to undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students on themes such as fiscal federalism, local governance, employment and MSMEs, and social sector spending. With attractive awards at both state and national levels, the initiative aims to encourage greater academic engagement with issues of public policy, public finance, and governance. Students are requested to visit the ICSSR website to submit their entries for the CAG-ICSSR Research Article Competition.

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