Thread by @anandvardhan26, On #CivilServicesDay, here is a thread of pieces I wrote about some [...]

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On #CivilServicesDay, here is a thread of pieces I wrote about some aspects of bureaucracy in India as well as recruitment to civil services, and even its relationship with media. Here is a brief list, beginning with the second part of a series 1. https://www.newslaundry.com/2020/01/10/why-the-hindu-might-be-pushing-civil-services-aspirants-to-the-left

Why The Hindu might be pushing civil services aspirants to the Left

India’s bureaucracy hinges on political neutrality, but the newspaper may be lacking in that.

https://www.newslaundry.com/2020/01/10/why-the-hindu-might-be-pushing-civil-services-aspirants-to-the-left

2. https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/06/14/lateral-entry-civil-services-a-good-move

The new Babu in an exam-loving nation

The June 10 circular inviting applications for 10 posts of joint secretaries in different ministries under lateral entry scheme is a long-overdue move.

https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/06/14/lateral-entry-civil-services-a-good-move

3. https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/02/15/indian-civil-services-vacancies-reform-ravish-kumar-ias-modi

Why the drop in civil services vacancies is neither new nor alarming

Here’s how not to read data on falling number of vacancies.

https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/02/15/indian-civil-services-vacancies-reform-ravish-kumar-ias-modi

4. https://www.newslaundry.com/2017/04/25/media-reports-indian-bureaucracy

Media In Babu-Land

Why do media reports invariably glorify salaried civil servants and demonise the political class?

https://www.newslaundry.com/2017/04/25/media-reports-indian-bureaucracy

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