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‘UPSC Is A Waste Of Time’: Economist Sanjeev Sanyal Questions Traditional Education Models | India News

‘UPSC Is A Waste Of Time’: Economist Sanjeev Sanyal Questions Traditional Education Models | India News

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Last Updated:December 30, 2025, 18:57 IST Sanjeev Sanyal argued that AI and rapid technological advancements are making traditional exams irrelevant, urging students to focus on apprenticeships and skill-based learning. Sanjeev Sanyal argued that AI and rapid technological advancements are making traditional exams and curricula increasingly irrelevant. (ANI) Economist Sanjeev Sanyal has said that pursuing Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams for job stability is a complete ‘waste of time’, as India’s long-standing obsession with university degrees and competitive exams such as the UPSC has become outdated. While speaking at the ANI podcast, Sanyal remarked that traditional curriculum and test studying are becoming less important because of changing technologies and AI-driven learning. He said that while pursuing degrees and entering government services may have made sense in the 1960s, rapid technological change has fundamentally altered how skills and knowledge are acquired. Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC), further said university education was historically an elite activity and became widespread only in the 20th century. However, he argued that lecture-based teaching is …

Gita Gopinath, Sanjeev Sanyal appear before parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls

Gita Gopinath, Sanjeev Sanyal appear before parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls

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Published on: Dec 17, 2025 11:45 pm IST Chairman of the Committee, P P Chaudhary, said both the economists gave valuable suggestions on the economic aspects of holding simultaneous polls. Two top economists on Wednesday appeared before a parliamentary panel examining the Bills on simultaneous elections and submitted their views on economic aspects and the manner in which tackle it. Union Finance Nirmala Sitharaman with former deputy managing director of International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath during a meeting, at Parliament House(@nsitharamanoffc) Professor of Economics at Harvard University Gita Gopinath, who was previously IMF First Deputy Managing Director; and member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Economic Advisory Council, Sanjeev Sanyal, gave their presentations before the members of the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the Bills on simultaneous elections. Chairman of the Committee, P P Chaudhary, said both the economists gave valuable suggestions on the economic aspects of holding simultaneous polls. “The members sought clarifications which both the renowned economists replied with clarity,” he said. Chaudhary said if simultaneous elections are conducted in the country, there will …

Aashram: Chandan Roy Sanyal aka Bhopa Swami promises ‘more magic’ with his character in potential next season

Aashram: Chandan Roy Sanyal aka Bhopa Swami promises ‘more magic’ with his character in potential next season

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Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2, the latest installment in the crime drama series Aashram, was released in February 2025. There was a lot of tension between Chandan Roy Sanyal’s character Bhopa Swami and Bobby Deol’s Baba Nirala. Chandan recently opened up about where his character could go in a potential next season and promised ‘more magic.’ In a recent conversation with Mid-day, Chandan Roy Sanyal expressed his hope that interesting twists would be added to his character Bhopa Swami in the Aashram series in future. He said that it would depend on the writers and he was currently unaware what would happen. Chandan stated, “I am sure the writers will create more magic as this season has ended on quite a high.” During the same conversation, the actor talked about how the latest season has become the ‘best’ for the audience. He said that he had known it was a great story but never expected it to have such a huge following. Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 Part 2, Chandan Roy Sanyal’s Bhopa …

“It’s The Selfless Nature Of Women I Find Very Amazing” – Chandan Roy Sanyal

“It’s The Selfless Nature Of Women I Find Very Amazing” – Chandan Roy Sanyal

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Chandan Roy Sanyal is a versatile actor known for his powerful performances in films and OTT. He was appreciated for his role as Mikhail in Kaminey(2009) and Rang De Basanti (2006). He continued to gain fame for his performances in the Prague (2013) and Bengali film Aparajita Tumi (2012). Recently he impressed audiences with his portrayal of Bhopa Swami in the hit series Aashram directed by Prakash Jha. On Women’s Day he spoke about the qualities of women and why they are called the better half. Here are the excerpts from an exclusive chat with Chandan Roy Sanyal. Read on.. Who is the most inspiring woman in your life, and what makes her special? My mother would be the most inspiring woman. I remember my mother working hard to make ends meet with my father to give us a good education, put food on the table.  My mother used to look after the house and also go to work to earn extra money to give us a better life. So, yeah, how she took care of the family …

Chandan Roy Sanyal on Maha Kumbh stampede: Can’t imagine what the families went through

Chandan Roy Sanyal on Maha Kumbh stampede: Can’t imagine what the families went through

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Feb 18, 2025 09:31 AM IST Chandan Roy Sanyal, who attended the ongoing Maha Kumbh, expressed sorrow over the recent stampede, calling it ‘sad and shocking’ Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal was attending an event in Lucknow when he received an invitation from the organisers to visit the Maha Kumbh. He refers to it as ‘divine intervention’ that the trip came together for him. As he puts it, “Yeh sab cheezein apne aap ho jaati hain. Mujhe bulawa aaya, toh main aa gaya idhar! I reached on February 10, and got to stay for five days.” Chandan Roy Sanyal This was his first experience at Kumbh, and he reflects on the sheer scale of the event: “Millions of people were there. I am privileged because I got to fly in an aeroplane, was fetched from the airport, put up in a hotel near the ghat. I saw millions walking on the roads, with their kids on their head. It shows the faith people have.” The recent stampede at the Maha Kumbh, which claimed the lives of …

OTT releases to watch this week: Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, Reeta Sanyal, Shrinking Season 2, and more | Web Series

OTT releases to watch this week: Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, Reeta Sanyal, Shrinking Season 2, and more | Web Series

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OTT releases to watch this week: This week’s picks include everything from thrilling new web shows to movies for your binge-watch list. Whether you prefer reality shows, comedies or investigative dramas, the new weekend releases have it all. Here’s a glimpse at the web series and films releasing on OTT platforms this week. (Also read: OTT releases to watch this week: Stree 2, Khel Khel Mein, Vaazhai, Citadel Diana and more) OTT releases to watch this week: Stills from Shrinking Season 2, Reeta Sanyal and Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives: Season 3 -Netflix The third season of the Indian reality series has new faces from Delhi. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Kalyani Saha Chawla (entrepreneur and founder of the luxury silverware brand Razon), and Delhi-based art and design collector Shalini Passi are the addition to Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. The show focuses on the personal and professional lives of Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday, Neelam Kothari, and Seema Sajdeh. The new installment shows the clash between Mumbai’s Bollywood wives and their new …

Pune: Sanjeev Sanyal to be Gokhale Institute`s Chancellor

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Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister (PM), announced on Sunday, October 6, that he has accepted the Chancellorship of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) in Pune. The development comes 10 days after Bibek Debroy, the chairman of EAC-PM,  resigned from the position on September 27, a day after the Bombay High Court granted interim relief to Vice-Chancellor Ajit Ranade, who had previously been removed from his role, news agency PTI reported. In a post on the social media platform X, Sanjeev Sanyal stated, “I have accepted the Chancellorship of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. I look forward to collaborating with the faculty, staff, and students to build on GIPE`s well-established legacy.” “For those unfamiliar with academic administration, the Chancellor functions somewhat like a `non-executive chairman.` The responsibilities focus on broad direction and governance rather than the day-to-day operations of the institution. This role will not interfere with my responsibilities as a full-time member of the Prime Minister`s Economic Advisory Council,” clarified Sanjeev Sanyal …

GIPE approaches Sanjeev Sanyal to take over chairmanship after Debroy’s exit | Latest News India

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The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) has approached Sanjeev Sanyal, noted economist and a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM), to take charge as its chancellor, 10 days after Bibek Debroy resigned from the post. Sanjeev Sanyal. (Photo by Pradeep Gaur/Mint) Sanyal was approached by the Servants Society of India (SSI), which manages the Pune-based GIPE, on Saturday through a letter. “We are pleased to formally inform you that you have been appointed as the Chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Deemed to be University), Pune, by the Servants Society of India for a period of five years with effect from October 7, 2024,” said the letter written by SSI president Damodar Sahoo. The SSI office bearers, who urged him to take this responsibility, said they are now awaiting his approval to accept the post. “We are confident that under your able leadership, Gokhale will continue to build on its legacy of excellence and reach newer heights of academic and social impact. Hope you will accept this responsibility …

Chandan Roy Sanyal: Mental exhaustion working on audio format is higher

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Chandan Roy Sanyal has started a new chapter of career by lending voice to a podcast series, and the actor says he found working on the audio format in the entertainment space more mentally exhausting. Chandan Roy Sanyal “What happens when you’re on a visual medium, when you’re doing a scene, it’s done over a period of probably the whole day. We start a movie, do the scene over and over again. And here (in the audio medium) what happens, I think the mental exhaustion is way higher than when you’re on a set doing a certain character with other actors,” Sanyal tells us, adding, “Because there is a visual cue to it. There’s a certain muscle memory involved in responding to situations, like when someone walks towards you, you can see it happening and time your response accordingly”. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! The actor has lent his voice for podcast series Wastelanders: Wolverine for the character of Crossbones. Explaining further, the …

Ex Bureaucrat Sanjeev Sanyal On Multiple UPSC Attempts

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Sanjeev Sanyal is currently a member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister. New Delhi:  Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) member Sanjeev Sanyal has said that 5-8 years of preparation for civil services examination by lakhs of students is a ‘waste of youthful energy’. Mr Sanyal said one should only attempt UPSC or other such examinations if one wants to become an administrator. “As mentioned, it (is) perfectly fine to attempt the UPSC or other such exams, but only if the person wants to be an administrator. “The problem is that lakhs of people are spending 5-8 years repeatedly doing this exam as a ‘way of life’. This is such a waste of youthful energy,” he said in a series of posts on social media platform X. Mr Sanyal further said it may come as a surprise, but his view is shared by most bureaucrats, who cleared the exam at some point. “An attempt or two is fine for those who really want this path, but spending your entire 20s …