Whispers Forum

Gone are the days when people thought working in PSUs was a 9-5 stress free job. Things have changed a lot. Everything is urgent. Seniors don't know what the top management wants. Seniors with experience have become postman for communicating the requirements of management. Anything goes wrong, it is the dealing officer's head that rolls. Favouritism, sycophancy win over hardwork, genuine talent most of the time. Bane raho pagla kaam karega agla.
Chaat teh raho boss ka..credit chori karlo doosron ka... Yahi chalta hai .. bosses always expect immediate results and output even on weekends, holidays and during leaves. Sometimes while attending funerals and visiting hospitals too.
Manohar

WIC has stood its ground in these 25 years, while mainstream entities had closed down under a variety of stresses. Staying so long without being tainted even once is possible if the man behind the platform is scrupulous, not for sale and lives truthfully. Journalism is still a “service” in spite of horrible commercialism of the industry. The Prime Minister had asked the people to develop an Indian platform so that opinion makers and influencers can freely and frankly express their opinions on matters of public interest without being dependent on foreign platforms which may be selective or twist views according to their agenda. I am happy to say that Whispersinthecorridors.com has maintained the highest standards of journalism for 25 years. Civilian awards are meant to encourage such honest service of WIC and its Editor-in-Chief Dr Suresh Mehrotra. Wish you many more years of clean journalism and good health!
M L Gupta

Bihar elections are due. The poorest state in India goes to the polls soon. It is a deeply polarized society, steeped in crime and corruption of the highest degree. The Jungle Raj the state had to endure for twenty years before the current dispensation still haunts the state. Murders, loot, rape, kidnapping, extortion and absolute anarchy with criminals ruling the roost and ordinary public cowering in their homes before daylight petered out with the threat of kidnapping and extortion looming large. A state where criminals are admired and looked upto. A state where uneducated, corrupt and criminal elements ruled the roost before the current dispensation. It is only the vision of PM modi which can save the benighted state from going back to the Jungle Raj where no daughter was safe and no son could live in peace without being kidnapped. The casteist and communal elements need to be defeated and their evil designs thwarted. Time for the people of Bihar to think carefully before falling prey to casteist and communal appeals of criminals. Time for nationalist forces to align behind PM Modi.
Vijay Kumar

Today, we joyfully celebrate the 80th birthday of Dr. Suresh Mehrotra, a legend in Indian journalism and the visionary founder of Whispers in the Corridors.
Your remarkable journey stands as a testament to integrity, intellect, and fearless pursuit of truth. Through your words, you have illuminated the corridors of power, inspired countless minds, and set the gold standard for responsible journalism.
Beyond your professional eminence, you are to us a guide, elder, and source of pride — whose humility, warmth, and wisdom continue to enrich our lives.
As you celebrate this extraordinary milestone, we pray for your continued good health, happiness, and serenity in the years ahead.
A life devoted to truth, ethics, and enlightenment — Dr. Suresh Mehrotra embodies the rare blend of journalistic brilliance and human grace. His words have shaped thought, his integrity has inspired generations, and his presence continues to be a guiding light for all who believe in the power of truth and dignity.
Sanjeev, Geetika & Family
Nigeria

Two newspaper stories in the last few weeks: one, the Honourable Supreme Court of India passed an order on street dogs, also called stray dogs. Merciful, sentimental, flowing from colonial justice system. Cheers from all sections! On Sunday in his monthly interaction with the people he mentioned about the training and deployment for security duty of Indian dogs, which he had suggested in his Man ki Baat 5 years ago. He mentioned that a trained squad has been deployed on duty, which will be shown to the public on the National Unity Day on 31st October 2025. Not even one TV channel took notice. It is commendable that the TOI has written a small edit about it. I place my emphasis on Original Narendra Modi, who lampoons without lampooning, caricatures without appearing to do so, excites laughter so silently that it sinks after much time. This happened in handling the COVID disaster (judicial orders and government action); this happened in the story about the Dog. When Modi took up the subject, he must have thought of the companion of Dharmaraj Yudhishthir, who left for the Himalayas on his heaven bound journey accompanied by his pet dog! Heritage to modernity! Every dog-Indian-has his day now!
M L Gupta

Why constitutional and govt functionaries given luxurious, expensive, non-Bharat BMW, Mercedes etc. Cars in a poor country like Bharat where people are still dying due to unavailability of FOOD. Shame on people using ir demanding such expensive BMW cars.
Bharath
In woods, we learn together: IFS Nihar Ranjan
A very good initiative that inspires students to learn about forests and wildlife, while also providing them with valuable exposure to forest environments and hands-on experience in various forest-related aspects.
Dr. K.B.Sujatha

The centre is mulling a proposal to "fast-track deputation" of IAS officers to the public sector.The news was recently reported in the WIC. The move amounts to “fixing square pegs in round holes”. Unarguably,we need more professionals than administrators, to run the public sector. According to management experts,over-bureaucratisation of public sector is anti-thetical to the concept of corporate culture.The competent authority needs to keep this in view while embarking on any decision.
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

The Lokpal ordering seven luxury BMW cars costing Rs 5 crores by a constitutional body for its members and Chairperson , out of taxpayers fund,is blatantly unjust and unfair. This goes against the spirit of its anti-corruption mandate. It should have observed austerity in expenditure in the face of several priority projects awaiting clearances and the present high rate of inflation in the country. Self-restraint should have been exercised.
Has the Lokpal assessed the repercussions of procuring such high-end use cars,on other organizations like the Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, Election
Commission,UPSC,C&AG,ministers,CIC,union Secretaries, states’chief secretaries etc.The Lokpal’s action is bound to open a pandora’s box as the Government will find it difficult to resist demands from other quarters. Urgent action is needed to stop the purchase before demands from others are received
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)

The centre is reportedly mulling a proposal of "fast-track deputation" of bureaucrats to man the public sector utilities. The proposed move amounts to “fixing square pegs in round holes”.Unarguably,we need more professionals than administrators, to run the public sector. According to management experts,over-bureaucratisation of public sector is antithetical to the concept of corporate culture. The competent authority needs to keep the advice in mind before proceeding further in the matter.
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)