India, July 9 -- Nepotism is the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs, according to Lexico Dictionary.

I usually consult the internet before venturing into new territory. The day I came across this word, nepotism, I immediately contacted my best friend Google. I found a beautiful word that justifies an old practice followed by several cultures. Owing to the fact that I have not stayed in any other country for more than 15 days, I have no experience of the system or culture as practised in foreign countries.

For the years I have lived in my country, I have come across several social practices that are absolutely worse. I doubt I can call them social issues, given tha...