Monthly Archives: October 2006

As reported, the farmers in Maharashtra have demanded that they be paid Rs 18 per litre against the Rs 12 they get now. Pasteurised and packaged milk is sold at Rs 20 per litre in Kolhapur and other cities and … Continue reading →

Early morning, I could view the e-mail from Alapana, my daughter-in-law in US. She has gone for pre-Chhath fast. I got excited. “Will she carry out all rituals too?” I am sure US law and administration will not allow someone … Continue reading →

As estimated, China’s booming manufacturing sector has been sucking 1 percent of the farming population every year. For India, the figure is about half a percent. And the agriculture sector still bears the burden of about 70% of the population. … Continue reading →

The ‘Times of India’ on October 23, 2006 had shocking news for India. It is a warning bell for all bad things to come from a rogue neighbours. And unfortunately one can’t change one’s neighbours. You are to find a … Continue reading →

Some views of Jagdish Bhagwati on SEZs (Special Economic Zones) are here as told to Dinesh Narayanan & Anil G Nair of ‘Times of India’. Columbia University’s Jagdish Bhagwati opposes India setting up special economic zones, “SEZs are a sort … Continue reading →

We have left behind those oil lamps that used to light up our Deepawali nights. I still cherish the most vivid memory of lighting competition between halls of residences at IIT, Kharagpur in late 50s. It used be with oil … Continue reading →

/ Pre-Diwali Friday became fabulous, a great day for those Indians, who keep track of the Indian Industry moving global that also in big deal. Tata Steel with Corus in league will become the fifth largest steel makers of the … Continue reading →

Happy Diwali All lights on in power corridors round the world Latest Indian Conglomerate Looks Beyond Purchase of Corus