The writer is the author of Being Good and Aaiye Insaan Banaen. He teaches and trains courses on ethics, values and behaviour
November 30, 2023 07:08 IST
In the playing field, admiring your rival’s excellence, gracefully and generously accepting your defeat, are as important as skills in helping seal a victory
Thu, Nov 30, 2023November 19, 2023 14:22 IST
Can politics and ethics go hand in hand? Nanditesh Nilay discusses various aspects of this much talked about issue. Let's learn. Do not miss to answer the Post Read Question.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024November 05, 2023 12:55 IST
Being powerful versus being good. Naditesh Nilay raises some relevant questions to ponder while sharing a relatable story for your UPSC CSE. Don't miss the Post Read Questions and Ethicist view.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024October 22, 2023 16:56 IST
Back to basics. When war, violence, bombs, and missiles are guiding the world, where stands 'goodness'? Let's learn from Nanditesh Nilay.
Tue, Apr 30, 2024October 08, 2023 14:40 IST
Greed, ego and desires -- How can they cause struggles in marriage or any relationship? Nanditesh Nilay explains through the story of Adbhut and Pratibha.
Tue, Oct 17, 2023October 02, 2023 07:07 IST
Questions of prosperity, rights and responsibilities frame the challenges of today’s nation states. By attempting to build consensus on these issues, we carry forward his legacy
Mon, Oct 02, 2023September 24, 2023 13:05 IST
In a world where greed overpowers need then what about 'desires'? Asks Nanditesh Nilay from the civil services aspirants.
Sun, Oct 01, 2023September 03, 2023 12:27 IST
A friend in need, or a friend in greed? Nanditesh Nilay provides an ethical test for UPSC aspirants where it is not easy to assess whether the ask for help is a genuine 'need' or a habit born out of 'greed'. Let's know more. Don't miss Express Input and Point to ponder.
Tue, Sep 12, 2023August 20, 2023 14:23 IST
We crave for more than the actual need, where 'more' is not qualitative like 'Ye Dil Maange More'. Then what exactly is 'more'? Nanditesh Nilay explains the concept of greed for Ethics and Essays of UPSC and life in general. Don't miss 'Express Input' and stay tuned for the caselet.
Mon, Aug 21, 2023August 16, 2023 13:00 IST
Patriots don’t hate, they also don’t stand by as an audience while people are being degraded and hurt. That’s what Gandhiji taught Sarojini Naidu — and all of us
Thu, Aug 17, 2023August 06, 2023 13:31 IST
Will the Principal's partiality towards selected students win over ethics and integrity? Let's learn from Nanditesh Nilay in the caselet today. Don't miss the Express Input and points to ponder.
Sat, Aug 12, 2023July 23, 2023 16:14 IST
An emotionally evolved generation qualifies for an exam like UPSC and takes the chair for larger responsibilities. Is it possible for them to be impartial? What is impartiality anyway? How is it linked to integrity? Let's learn from Nanditesh Nilay. Don't miss the Express Input.
Wed, Oct 11, 2023July 09, 2023 16:02 IST
How will a letter from his teacher guide Saurabh to deal with his failure in UPSC Prelims and help him to come out of the crisis of conscience? Let's know more in the caselet today.
Sat, Jul 15, 2023June 25, 2023 16:41 IST
Many times when we are faced with ethical dilemmas, we are not able to recognise the voice of conscience properly. And then appears a state of 'Crisis of Conscience'. What is it? Let's learn from Nanditesh Nilay. Do not miss to answer the 'Point to Ponder'.
Sat, Jul 08, 2023June 16, 2023 07:14 IST
This traditional symbol of power, placed in the Lok Sabha, is emblematic of the pledge to listen to all, to embody the spirit and soul of our civilisation, to use the power of caring, responsibility and service
Fri, Jun 16, 2023June 11, 2023 17:15 IST
Caught between his duty and his mentor, will the voice of conscience help the SSP? Nanditesh Nilay takes us to a situation that a future bureaucrat may face in his tenure too.
Mon, Jun 19, 2023May 28, 2023 15:31 IST
In this materialistic world there is a lot of noise. So how to listen to our voice of conscience? Nanditesh Nilay explains the concept for UPSC CSE aspirants. Don't miss the Express Input to know how conscience played an important role in a teacher's professional life.
Mon, Jun 12, 2023May 27, 2023 15:18 IST
UPSC CSE results are not just a story of those who made it to the final list, but also of those who didn't. While a lot of media coverage and general conversation focuses on the toppers, Nanditesh Nilay pens down an essential letter for those who did not make it to their dream job this time. Here is his message which you may find useful before the next exam and life.
Thu, Jun 01, 2023April 30, 2023 12:46 IST
Contextualising ethical principles in a situation might be tough. But the DG on the caselet makes it easy for the constable to realise what is happiness. Do you want to know how? Don't miss the Post Read Questions and Express Input.
Fri, Apr 19, 2024April 27, 2023 15:25 IST
Technology can be an enabler. But brand loyalty should not become greater than Brand Human
Fri, Apr 28, 2023April 16, 2023 15:26 IST
The whole objective of the ethics paper is to equip bureaucrats with a rational understanding of administrative ethics. But that is not possible without knowing the ethical principles. Let's learn about three such principles which you might have to apply in conflicting situations.
Fri, Apr 19, 2024April 02, 2023 15:22 IST
Private life often provides an experiment ground to test one's ethics and the attitude he preaches in public life. Marital life of his subordinate is the young collector's new challenge. Can you help? Don't miss the Post Read Questions and Express Input.
Fri, Apr 19, 2024March 19, 2023 15:06 IST
What is Ethics? Let's know the basics of one of the most essential term for UPSC CSE Ethics paper from Nanditesh Nilay. Don't miss the Post Read Question, Point to ponder and the Express Input at the end of the concept.
Fri, Apr 19, 2024February 26, 2023 14:03 IST
Can morality help in decision making? Nanditesh Nilay takes the aspirants through a situation where a DM's moral conviction is at test against vaccine hesitancy in village and more. Don't miss the Post Read Questions and the Express Input at the end of the caselet.
Fri, Apr 19, 2024February 12, 2023 14:55 IST
Understanding morality is a prerequisite to ethics. Let's know more for UPSC CSE Ethics paper from Nanditesh Nilay.
Fri, Apr 19, 2024