Controversies over alleged misrepresentation of UPSC results have raised uncomfortable questions about integrity in aspirant culture. In the age of aspirants–toppers celebrity culture, why does ethics still matter? Don't miss the 'Post Read Question'.
When a public clash between a Minister and an IPS officer goes viral, it does more than trend; it exposes the fragile balance between the political and permanent executive. Is authority a license for arrogance, or does real power lie in restraint? Our ethicist Nanditesh Nilay explains why the quality of conversation is vital for good governance, especially as such tensions become increasingly common.
Upright officers may feel isolated as unethical behaviour becomes normalised and practicality is confused with compromise. Does the system merely encourage unethical practices, or does it actively promote them? Do those who refuse to participate in such practices ultimately have to resign? Also, what lessons does history offer? Ethical reasoning offers clarity.
Why talk about ethics on Republic Day? Nanditesh Nilay answers. Don't miss the Post-Read question and links to previous articles for UPSC exam towards the end of the article.
Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary: A chance train meeting, an unexpected letter from Harvard, and a speech that stunned the world—what lay behind Vivekananda’s global impact? Let us explore how his philosophy transforms personal ethics into universal responsibility.
As 2026 begins, UPSC Essentials of The Indian Express asks a deeper question beyond trends and buzzwords: what should become the Value of the Year in an anxious world? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, offers an answer.
IndiGo Crisis and Ethics: Usually service providers fail because they do not realise that customer service is not lip service but ethics in action. Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, explains the IndiGo crisis through the lens of ethics.
UPSC Ethics Simplified: Gen Z is emerging as a major force in UPSC, bringing new communication styles, ethical dilemmas, and digital-first attitudes into governance. Will the ethical foundations of the civil services be impacted by their presence? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, examines.
UPSC Ethics GS Paper 4: Bihar Assembly Election Results, Women’s Cricket World Cup Results, UPSC Mains Results — the word common to all three recent events is “results.” Nanaditesh Nilay, our ethicist, draws from philosophers and contemporary examples to explore the ethical dimensions of results.
When systems fail, like in the recent cough syrup tragedy, the consequences are catastrophic. It’s time to ask: how and why should we uphold the ethics of care that define both medicine and public service? Nanditesh Nilay, our ethicist, answers through a case study.
Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code
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The Parliament has passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to make the resolution process faster and introduce new provisions such as an out-of-court mechanism, group insolvency, and cross-border insolvency.
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