Monthly Archives: November 2006

Corruption Perception Index- Can it be relied?

Posted on November 8, 2006 by indra

It was early morning 3.30 a.m. I thought it is going to be good day after I completed reading few ‘slokas’ of Gita before I started surfing news. The first news itself enthralled me. Transparency International (TI), the Berlin-based anti-corruption … Continue reading →

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States Can Emulate ‘Shrujan’Handicrafts Initiatives

Posted on November 6, 2006 by indra

Shrujan, a Gujarat-based women’s organisation is one success story that can be emulated by some missionary entrepreneurs or NGOs to provide employment and save traditional crafts. It is a case study for Indian handicraft makers trying to compete in the … Continue reading →

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Tajmahal- Some Revelations

Posted on November 5, 2006 by indra

Tajmahal has always allured me. I can’t forget the fullmoon night of 1965, when I got its first glimpse the whole profile emerging from darkness with the moonlight gradually increasing. I have not missed any chance to visit it. Every … Continue reading →

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Indian MNCs with Overseas Acquisitions

Posted on November 4, 2006 by indra

In last few months, the domestic as well as foreign media are full with many stories about the arrival of India and its MNCs on global scene. Latest ‘India Today’ in November 4, issue published the cover story ‘Indian MNCs’ … Continue reading →

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Train To Kashmir Valley

Posted on November 3, 2006 by indra

As reported byManeesh Pandey & M Saleem Pandit in ‘Times of India’, Indian Railway is in process of connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India. A train will traverse the spectacular Pir Panjals and take tourists into the … Continue reading →

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They Come, They Go, But We Live

Posted on November 2, 2006 by indra

They arrive. It gives me a reason to live, perhaps a long life. Everything appears so good and normal. / But then my young friends expect me to participate in some active fun games. They want entertainment and some thrill … Continue reading →

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A Break That Was Overdue

Posted on November 2, 2006 by indra

For last few days, I had not put in any entry, as we were away in hills. I couldn’t have used my cellular way of reaching Internet. Reliance doesn’t cover the western UP and Uttaranchal. We have a reliable friend … Continue reading →

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Uttaranchal Sojourn: Some Experiences, Some Views

Posted on November 2, 2006 by indra

When I travel I don’t only enjoy; mainly I learn and experience. I couldn’t have imagined the presence of a world-class hotel- Holiday Regency in Mooradabad, the town famous for its metalwork- brassware and handicrafts. It is the proximity of … Continue reading →

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