The writer is the author of Being Good and Aaiye Insaan Banaen. He teaches and trains courses on ethics, values and behaviour

March 17, 2024 15:53 IST
How does police officer act as a 'conscience keeper' in a situation of crisis? Nanditesh Nilay narrates a case and provides some Post-Read Questions for your Ethics paper for UPSC CSE.
Mon, Mar 18, 2024
March 03, 2024 15:15 IST
Usually people have to deal with an inner crisis when taking ethical decisions. Nanditesh Nilay tells us why and who is a 'conscience keeper'.
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
February 18, 2024 15:23 IST
How does Bodhi's words remind us that determination to do anything in life comes from within? Let's learn as Nanditesh Nilay takes us through a relevant caselet for UPSC CSE 2024. Don't miss the Post Read Questions.
Sat, Apr 20, 2024
January 28, 2024 15:29 IST
We are living in an age where every second day truth is contested. It's your truth vs my truth. In such a world where does Ethics meet Religion. Nanditesh Nilay explains. Don't miss the Post Read Question.
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
January 01, 2024 07:45 IST
Let’s put being good at the top of our lists. We need our children to be good and then competent and successful. We need leaders who are good and then astute
Mon, Jan 01, 2024
December 31, 2023 15:40 IST
What will be those values that need to be addressed well? On the last day of 2023, our ethicist has some advise for you.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
December 17, 2023 15:02 IST
A famous quote on 'power' by Abraham Lincoln, asked in UPSC CSE 2013, finds great relevance for future bureaucrats studying ethics. What is it? Nanditesh Nilay explains, simplifies and provides salient points on the concept. Try out the Post Read Question.
Wed, Apr 24, 2024
December 03, 2023 12:16 IST
Dive deep with Nanditesh Nilay into an essential case study questioning the role of a bureaucrat on the issue of politics and ethics. Don't miss the Post Read Questions and consolidate your preparation for UPSC CSE.
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
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, 2023
November 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, 2024
November 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, 2024
October 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, 2024
October 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, 2023
October 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, 2023
September 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, 2023
September 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, 2023
August 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, 2023
August 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, 2023
August 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, 2023
July 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, 2023
July 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, 2023
June 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, 2023
June 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, 2023
June 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, 2023
May 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, 2023



