Restoring Values

by E. Sreedharan, Bharat Wakhlu

This volume is a wake-up call to Indians to shape their country as an ethical nation. The articles in the compilation have been written by some of the most eminent thinkers and leaders of India, in various fields, all of whom are known for their commitment to living and working with integrity. It addresses the reasons for the absence of honest, ethical and transparent dealings in all sections of the society, including the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the government.The articles present a credible and practical set of ideas and approaches to raise standards of integrity, ethical behaviour and governance in the institutions of our country. Some of the articles were presented at a two-day conclave organized by the Foundation of Restoration of National Values in New Delhi in November 2008. The compendium not only captures the essence of the conclave, but goes beyond it by providing a roadmap for initiatives that can be taken at the individual and collective levels to transform India into an upright nation-free from corruption, deception and opaqueness in decision making.

226 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Deepak Jacob · Rating 2 out of 5]

The introduction of 20 pages by Bharat Whaklu would be sufficient to know what the others have written or to get the whole gist of the book.
The selection of certain 'personalities' of dubious ethical values like KGB,LKA to write the articles cast a shadow over the very intention and title of the book-"Restoring Values". Its like a blind leading a blind. I found it quite satirical and hilarious when dear LKA quoted himself from his book- 'My country, My life', saying people nowadays join politics neither as a mission nor as a profession, but as pure commerce.
There are well written articles by APJ Abdul Kalam and E.Sreedharan which are well intended and with ample examples to drive home the point they were making. my verdict: not an awesome book.but a quick reader to get an idea of certain maladies in Indian administration and the need for inculcating ethics in administrators and politicians.

[Selvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

a must read for every Indian..