India, Dec. 2 -- The eternal human pursuit of progress and excellence, which sustains communities and nations in the long march of global civilisation, succeeds only when conducted on the pedestal of a sound moral and humane foundation. This becomes even more relevant in today's fiercely competitive world, which speaks of peace and fraternity yet consistently generates violence and wars. Amid the glitz and glamour of materialistic pursuits, the bonds of human relationships are being seriously diluted. Distrust, discard, and the dilution of humane connections increasingly define relations between communities and nations.

The mutuality between humans and nature-essential for sustaining life on Earth-is being ruthlessly devastated. Furtherm...