#bureaucracy
80-year-old marked 'dead' battles pension freeze since Feb 2025
In a puzzling bureaucratic mishap, 80-year-old pensioner Jasbir Kukreja from Faridabad has been erroneously marked as deceased, halting his monthly pension. This unfortunate mix-up is not just a clerical error; it has placed a significant financial burden on …
When Transfers Become An Industry : India Hidden Governance Crisis .
No IAS , no UPSC : How America bureaucracy works without a permanent elite cadre
Dispatches From the Departures Gate: No Passport, No Cry
A misplaced passport turns airports into existential obstacle courses where charm, luck and bureaucracy uneasily coexist.
Land & lease hurdles stall launch of new KVs in state
Patna: The rollout of new Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar remains largely stuck in bureaucratic procedures, delaying the implementation of a major expans.
Unveiling the Evolution of Power Symbols in India: From Safari Suits to White Kurtas, ETBrandEquity
Indian power is shifting from grand public displays to subtle signals. Once overt symbols like the safari suit are fading. Instead, quiet markers like a bureaucrat's white towel signify rank. The kurta-pyjama allows leaders to connect with the common person. …
Daunting task for BJP in West Bengal
The BJP has to revive the State’s moribund economy and overhaul the bureaucracy. But it faces a serious funds crunch
Inside Kerala’s bureaucratic mindscape
Explore Kerala's bureaucratic landscape through essays by 29 civil servants, revealing insights on governance and development in the state.