Gandhiji’s talisman– “whenever in doubt, think if the decision would empower or marginalize the poorest” provides an ethical test to judge everyday actions. This talisman of Gandhiji champions the cause of ‘sarvodaya through antyodaya’ implying the welfare of all through the weakest of the society which lies at the core of Indian Constitution. This talisman is a clarion call to … Read More
How to improve the bureaucratic work culture and productivity?
Owing to its large size and importance, bureaucracy has been regarded as an organized governance subsystem of the total societal system. Over time, it has developed its structures, processes, values, norms and process of behaviour. These are what form part of the bureaucratic work culture. The manner in which administration is carried out, the way state machinery interacts with other … Read More
What is a living will? Ethical Issues to Formulate and Implement it
Living Will Definition During certain types of medical treatments the consent of the patient is required. Here the question arises as to what will be done if the patient is no longer in a position to express his consent in writing. For this there is a provision in which a patient can beforehand detail the option for treatment he wants. … Read More
Karnataka Anti-Superstition Black Magic Bill 2017
Of late there have been some cases in which activists campaigning against superstitions in general have been silenced by murder or other types of physical assault. Such type of cases have incidentally happened in South India, specially Karnataka. Apart from this, some social customs like jalikattu have recently been subject of strident debate often leading to judicial intervention. Incidents of … Read More
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