Article Need Implementation More Than Legislation Ever since India achieved independence from British, there have been differences in the vision and mission and consequent actions of pioneers and leaders who shaped the destiny of nation and governance. To score over the political adversaries and opponents as also stay to in power, politicians and leaders have always typically adopted a ‘holier than […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Good Governance I am amazed when I read extreme, and often exaggerated, views of established and renowned columnalists or analysts in the media on topical issues and problems of national importance. Citing one or more recent occurrences, one would conclude or declare that the nation is in tremendous crisis, governance has collapsed and system has totally failed […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Can You Handle It However genuine may be the cause, however good and sincere may be the intention, while dealing with the issues and problems of masses in public life, first thought should come in the mind of a leader whether he (or she) is in a position to really handle it, whether adequate forum and resources exist when […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Ethics & Values in Governance Values are what we judge to be right and to behave in a manner consistent with what is right is called ethics. In other words, values determine what is right and what is wrong in a given situation, and doing right or wrong is what we mean by ethics. Universal values like duty, integrity, honesty […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Winter Dahlia at Lucknow I have reasons for physical and emotional attachment with Lucknow having many sweet and sour memories. Apart from the entire higher education at the University of Lucknow, I also had opportunity to serve at Lucknow in government service at fairly senior levels. We had a keen interest and liking for gardening with a variety of […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020July 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Civil Service: To Serve or Get Served With whatever understanding I have about the government and private sectors, the work culture in two sectors is quite different and in sharp contrast. Many persons join government and once made permanent tend to work less with substantially low productivity yet the system somehow continues to tolerate and carry on with them. As against this, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article It’s worth Having Faith With whatever understanding I have about the government and private sectors, the work culture in two sectors is quite different and in sharp contrast. Many persons join government and once made permanent tend to work less with substantially low productivity yet the system somehow continues to tolerate and carry on with them. As against this, […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Do They Care for Nation? There is no denial of the fact that the corruption and inflation are two most endemic diseases directly affecting the social and economic health of the nation. Handling them is largely an implementation issue that involves a large population including the executive machinery in the governance. But when I give a relook at the events […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Con or Holy Men Gone are the days when politicians, thinkers and ideologues used to compete, or have healthy debate, with their competitors and rivals on policies and ideologies. Thanks to continuous erosion of moral and ethical values and norms, rising consumerism and personal ambitions, a purported public statement or even a tweet spreads over country so fast, and […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020September 22, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Article Acting Responsibly in Public In one of the national dailies, there was a news item that an important political party has demanded that particular water born flower should be covered in all ponds, lest it will give undue publicity and mileage to the other party during elections. Incidentally, this plant blooms in winters and is also commercially grown by […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh December 28, 2020October 9, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saving Woods The silent woods that truly represent planet lifeBut for greedy gold, there gentle creatures dieEndangered at the ruthless acts of lawless mentheThe smoke replaces blissful peace within the glen. ​Then there is heavy crowd, in safari rush alignedChasing thrills of the breathtaking adventure, wildIn this wake, engines roar and plastic trash remainsDisturbing pious nature’s peace […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Tenant of Bark In tropical lands, humidity hangs thick & slowUpon bark of giants, the fern prefers to growAs the aerial tenants they demand no soilStaghorn, a master of light, free from earthly toil. ​The double frond architectures on a single stemOne brown and round, a well-built shielding hemThat builds a bowl to catch the forest’s wasteWhile velvet […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Estranged Tides Two streams born of distinct snowsEach bound to where the horizon goesTwo meet divided shores, a fate unkindLeaving the dearest dream to fall behind. Though miles apart and poles awayThe unuttered fondness chooses to stayFor love turns out an unhealing woundTo silent corridors and empty days bound. Yet tenderly through the lifetime’s sighBeneath the very […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Perpetual Ache An unhealing woundLoving you in silent roomsThrough a lifetime’s sigh. 557 total views, 10 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Poles Apart Two hearts sailing distant shoresBridged by dreams and torn by fateLoved, yet now poles apart. 414 total views, 4 views today Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Saving Woods The silent woods that truly represent planet lifeBut for greedy gold, there gentle creatures dieEndangered at the ruthless acts of lawless mentheThe smoke replaces blissful peace within the glen. ​Then there is heavy crowd, in safari rush alignedChasing thrills of the breathtaking adventure, wildIn this wake, engines roar and plastic trash remainsDisturbing pious nature’s peace […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Tenant of Bark In tropical lands, humidity hangs thick & slowUpon bark of giants, the fern prefers to growAs the aerial tenants they demand no soilStaghorn, a master of light, free from earthly toil. ​The double frond architectures on a single stemOne brown and round, a well-built shielding hemThat builds a bowl to catch the forest’s wasteWhile velvet […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Estranged Tides Two streams born of distinct snowsEach bound to where the horizon goesTwo meet divided shores, a fate unkindLeaving the dearest dream to fall behind. Though miles apart and poles awayThe unuttered fondness chooses to stayFor love turns out an unhealing woundTo silent corridors and empty days bound. Yet tenderly through the lifetime’s sighBeneath the very […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rajnigandha Touch Now I get tired too soonSo I’m afraid of going farBut all this does not meanI’ve abandoned walks forever… And yes, I often feel lonelyEven amongst my own peopleBut all this does not meanI have stopped caring for all… I often remember our friendshipI still care for our relationshipBut how much I do,I have stopped […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 16, 2020October 6, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Greed For Power Among all temptations in life of a man, perhaps the greed for power is the strongest one. The obvious reasons appear to be that when one is empowered, all other luxuries and antiquities of life automatically fall in line. Hence it is not surprising that people craving for the power adopt and exploit all overt […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh November 7, 2020September 26, 2021 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A Fairy Tale Like a fairy descended from the paradiseShe was beautiful no less than Snow WhiteLike an angel she was generous and kindThe flowers bloomed whenever she smiled. She was standing my way with open armsAnd I knew well this was real not a dreamYet kept struggling to overcome my inertiaAnd in the process I rendered her […] Written by Dr. Jaipal Singh October 21, 2020February 10, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked