i m proud 2 have juniors like Sriram and to all young people do the best but dont have negative feeling about selection if all gud buddies will join defence only.Then what will happen in civil please join different field do gud for nation and try to stop corruption.U r future of this country.Dont blame anything or anybody try to correct the thing.Always be solution to a problem,not problem for solution.Nothing is impossible,bcoz impossible himself explain or says that'i m possible'.So,nothing in the world for u,we r here to serve the nation and people
I have come across atleast 6 different cases where NDA aspirants went up to the interview stage and were not selected despite being brilliant and with great proficiency in English language. In one case, a candidate who could not even speak English properly was selected. No wonder because his father was a senior officer in the armed forces. There is nepotism and favouritism in the selection. A few get through on merit but pulling strings works a great deal in securing admission. It does not always work on merit. Sriram is lucky in this case. There are many young minds that have become disillusioned. Just having the ideal to serve the nation is not enough. It is important to have the right connections as well. Aarvee
Re: Selection process not transparent
by apurva singh on Apr 28, 2010 02:12 PM
brilliance and english are not the most important criteria. one should have the cool head and decisiveness to deal with situations like dantewada. one has to pass written, interview, medicals, psychological test and aptitude test to make it. the complete procedure is more extensive than the rote based ias etc.
Re: Selection process not transparent
by Arun T on Apr 28, 2010 04:15 PM
There is no requirement that one needs to be good in English for NDA. I remember when I when for SSB (in 1998 - and i did not get through), there was this section to make senteces - theu flash a word on the screen. Also they flash pictures on the screen and you need to write a story. NDA is not in lookout for movie scriptwriters or novelistst that you complete this section with pure literary excellence. Even if you pen down a few words, they could make out the psychology of the person who wrote it.
Re: If
by gac on Apr 28, 2010 09:43 AM
very true, hope our humanity gets to that point one day... over 60% of our worlds funds are going into defense and war which is invariably destructing the human race. if it is used for the betterment of human race, humanity would be the best thing to happen to this universe.
Re: Re: If
by PS on Apr 28, 2010 09:49 AM
This is because of US. Primary business of US is to manufacture arms and ammunitions,hence due to this,as said by you,60% of funds spent on defence world wide,out of that,I definately can say that a large chunk of money goes in pockets of Arms manufacturers of US.
why the fight on north indian or south indian, can't we be indian and even prior to that can't we be good human being who can appreciate others good work
Re: NOTHING BIG THAN HONESTY
by leoiscmg on Apr 28, 2010 12:04 AM
thanks..atleast rediff users have some ppl around thinking for country/humanity rather maratha..gujrat..south/north
Re: Re: NOTHING BIG THAN HONESTY
by ripunjay kumar on Apr 28, 2010 09:41 AM
this North Indian, South Indian culture will not take us anywhere. The media creates more divide than the politicians. Nowhere do they write any article where they do not bring out the divide. Atleast leave the Armed Forces as they are. Dont divide then into parts.
Re: NOTHING BIG THAN HONESTY
by Kripaa Shankar on Apr 28, 2010 09:41 AM
Good thinking..we should all forget the lingual differences and stand together to build our nation which in turn is making our own lives better :)
Yes, topping NDA exams is a great thing.. but whats the big deal in dropping engineering? So many students now a days do this for entering better courses...there is no big deal in dropping engineering and joining NDA
that is the true spirit, because people like you are prepared to save this nation the rest are safe, i salute you for your braveness for defending this great land....
Re: great sriram
by NASIM ZAMAN on Apr 27, 2010 11:33 PM
It is a big deal! These days everybody heads for the place where the moolah is. Almost everybody goes for MBA as preference, how many go for Maths and Physics. Just like army, air force or navy officers, the nation needs scientists also.
In olden days,there used to be a belief that no parent was willingly ready to arrange for a wed lock of his/her daughter with a "knight" since his life was uncertain with the imminent danger of his being sent to the warfare. Now, the belief has undergone a change in tune withe times & attitudes of people-especially amongst the enlightened & educated girls & their parents.Cadet Sriram appears to be a person belonging to the school of thought of priortising service to the nation over several other lucrative careers with fabulous perqisites & salaries.His decision & determination are quite laudable & worth emulation.Let all other youngsters who blame the future as gloomy without any job prospects despite their so called higher eduacation & technical competence take tips & follow pursuit of Sriram.There is widespread belief that either engineering or medicine or a group I civil service only are the doors one should enter through by any educated person with reasonable IQ.Sriram has rightly proved that where there is will there is way & one needs to develop perseverance to reach his goals & become some thing worth in life.As he correctly said,defence training aims at developing all traits of a right personality development."A sound mind in a sound body"- is the theory behind all the rigorous physical activities i
