by Alok K. Shrivastava, IAS (R) | May 24, 2026 | Blogs
WHAT TO FOLLOW – AUSTERITY OR LEAKAGE IN NEET, 2026 ? Two significant recent developments have not only conveyed a word of caution but sent shock waves also throughout. Prime Minister has made an austerity push at last and invoked Covid period protocols or...
by Alok K. Shrivastava, IAS (R) | May 17, 2026 | Governance
PRESENCE OF RAILWAYS : MADRAS, THANE TO KASHMIR TO HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS One aspires to travel with a view to have a change of mind, to refresh, visit scenic spots, places of interest etc. Various destinations also figure in an itinerary to pursue trade, business,...
by Alok K. Shrivastava, IAS (R) | May 8, 2026 | Welfare
DO WE SPECIALISE IN SOCIAL DEVIANCE ? This title may appear awkward after just concluded and subdued Labour Day celebrations and successful electoral hyper activity involving a few national parties vis a vis regional outfits in five crucial states. But it does reflect...
by Alok K. Shrivastava, IAS (R) | May 1, 2026 | Governance
P.M. MODI’s SIKKIM VISIT : A LOOK AT PROJECTS INAUGURATED/ FOUNDATIONS LAYED Having worked in Sikkim for over 35 years (1984-2019), I may fail in my task if I donot look at and comment on excellant arrangements made by Govt.of Sikkim and the resultant success of...
by Alok K. Shrivastava, IAS (R) | Apr 27, 2026 | Blogs
ONE YEAR OF PAHALGAM : HAVE WE FORGOTTEN OR ARE STILL VIGILANT ? Full one year of one of the most inhuman and unthinkable episodes at Baisaran valley, Pahalgam has been completed. However, we still appear to be somewhat casual, if not in dormant state of mind after...
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