Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel : The Iron Man Who United a Nation
"October 31, 1875" is the date which is considered very important in the history of India. It is because on this day a person was born who later on was going to change the entire history of India from the view point of politics and India's Constitution. The person was none other than Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He was a Prominent Leader and a Successful Lawyer who was born in Nadiad city in Kheda District of Gujarat. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. was Indian Independence activist and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950 an Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a senior leader of the Indian National. Congress, who played a pivotal role in India's Independence. As the first [...]
Leadership Lessons from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is also known as the Iron Man of India, but beyond the title, he was a leader whose actions spoke louder than any speech. He was born in 1875 in Nadiad Gujarat, Patel was not just a freedom fighter he was the man who united 562 princely states into one nation. While other leaders were dreaming of independence, Patel was already preparing for what would come after it, nation-building. That is why I believe that his leadership is not just history, it is a guidebook for today’s youth. When I first read about Sardar Patel, I did not see him as just a political figure. I saw a man who believed that leadership wasn’t about power, it was about responsibility, clarity, courage, and [...]
SARDAR PATEL : THE MAN WHO MADE INDIA ONE
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi It Year 1996, the Plague epidemic had spread rapidly in a number of villages in Gujarat. Fearing for their lives People Started escaping from their. homes leaving behind the Sick loved cones But, one young man stood like a rock with his courage, helping the sick. After helping the Sick the youth was tricken by the Plague. But with great mental Strength, the young man emerged victourious in Ris battle with the Plague. Me was. Vallabhbhai Thaver bhai Patel. "It always seems Impossible. until it's Done" - Nelson Mandela With grit and determination. Vallabhbhai went to England to study the 36-month barrister course and completed it in just 36 months He was [...]
UPSC PRATIBHA Setu: A Second Gateway for Aspirants to Shine Beyond the Exam
Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear for the UPSC examination. They dedicate the golden years of their lives and invest their invaluable time, energy, and commitment in this journey. Yet, due to the limited number of seats, only a small fraction make it to the final list and become civil servants. But not being selected does not mean the others are incapable or unworthy. These aspirants have proven their ability by clearing multiple stages of one of the world’s toughest examinations. Their talent, discipline, and dedication deserve recognition beyond the final merit list. To bridge this gap and unlock new opportunities, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a transformative initiative – the PRATIBHA Setu Portal. What is PRATIBHA Setu? PRATIBHA Setu (Professional Resource And [...]
जब किसी और की समझ बंद होती है वहां से ब्यूरोक्रेट की सोच शुरू होनी चाहिए
निश्चित रूप से, Prof. D. P. Agrawal ने सिविल सेवा और यूपीएससी से संबंधित विभिन्न पहलुओं पर एक बहुत ही जानकारीपूर्ण और विस्तृत बातचीत की है। आपने परीक्षा की प्रकृति, आवश्यक मानसिकता और उम्मीदवारों को सफल होने के लिए जिन चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ता है, उन पर प्रकाश डाला है। आपने जो मुख्य बातें साझा की हैं, उनमें से कुछ इस प्रकार हैं: 1. यूपीएससी का संवैधानिक दर्जा आपने स्पष्ट किया कि कैसे यूपीएससी (और अन्य लोक सेवा आयोग) को संविधान के अनुच्छेद 315 से 323 के तहत स्वायत्तता प्रदान की गई है ताकि भाई-भतीजावाद और भेदभाव से मुक्त निष्पक्ष चयन प्रक्रिया सुनिश्चित की जा सके। 2. यूपीएससी की विश्वसनीयता आपने बताया कि यूपीएससी का 80-85 वर्षों का इतिहास बेदाग रहा है, जिससे उम्मीदवारों [...]
International Tiger Day 2025: Date, Importance & Awareness
India, being a host of 70% of global tiger’s population is all set to celebrate international tiger’s day, at this moment it is crucial to reflect upon the past, present and future possibilities regarding tigers in India. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Tigers, nature’s most charismatic and majestic beasts have enjoyed privilege of being at the center of attention. From their pictographs on paleolithic rocks across India to etched representation on Harappan Pashupati seal, their religious association with goddess Durga symbolizing strength and feminine power to several other political implications ranging from Chola rulers using tigers mascots in flags and emblem suggesting their sovereignty; Sher-e-Mysore-Tipu Sultan’s weird obsession with tigers to make them pose on his royal throne and through colonial period’s popular hunting and slaughtering cases where [...]
