Monthly Archives: February 2013

Railway Budget or Literary Marvel

Posted on February 27, 2013 by indra

As reported, it was after seventeen years that a Congressman presented The Indian Railway budget yesterday. It amazed me for few things in it. I wondered why the railway minister must read the whole budget in detail that went on … Continue reading →

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Education and Bihar

Posted on February 26, 2013 by indra

The country is already having some models of schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kasturba Gandhi Kanya Vidyalayas that are faring wonderfully well. It would have better if these can be located in rural Bihar. The centre has … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Higher Education

Posted on February 21, 2013 by indra

Bihar after separation of JHARKHAND didn’t loose much on higher education. Most of the reputed colleges and universities are still in Bihar. However, the reputed ones of yester years have lost its glory over the years. Media, as such, hardly … Continue reading →

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Education: Some Self-Explaining Data

Posted on February 16, 2013 by indra

There are frequent bad news reports regarding the quality of education in India such as ASER 2012, but there are reasons to be hopeful too. I get elated when I watch some advertisement on TV channels about e-learning such as … Continue reading →

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खाने में रुचि और खास पसंद

Posted on February 16, 2013 by indra

बचपन से ही खाने में अपना एक अलग शौक था ।हमारे गांव में सबेरे शाम चावल ही बनता था । मुझे महीन और सुगंध वाला चावल ही अच्छा लगता था ।उसिना चावल (boiled) मैं सपने में भी नहीं खा सकता … Continue reading →

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India’s Manufacturing- Victim of Corruption

Posted on February 14, 2013 by indra

Indian policy makers agree that only manufacturing can create employment in millions to absorb the population joining the workforce every year. At least the nation’s manufacturing policy sets the same objective. The Government historically set up many enterprises under various … Continue reading →

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कुछ यादें, कुछ सपने-५

Posted on February 10, 2013 by indra

दूसरे साल में मेरी छात्र बृति बंद हो गयी, क्योंकि परीक्षा में अव्वल दर्जा नहीं आया  था । श्रीकांत के साथ मैंने बहुत कोशिश की छात्र बृति बहाल हो जाने के लिये पर कुछ नहीं हुआ ।यही आइ. आइ.टी की … Continue reading →

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Bihar Must Replicate its Success Story

Posted on February 9, 2013 by indra

Bihar under Nitish has done extremely well if I base my assessment on the reports appearing in print media over a period. A report on its polio eradication programme is an example. Bill Gates, who participated in that through his … Continue reading →

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Another Season, My Repeat Appeal

Posted on February 7, 2013 by indra

It is again the season of final and entrance examinations at various levels in various streams. I will sincerely repeat my appeal to the students going for IITs and other institutes of higher education for professional subjects. Let the candidates … Continue reading →

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Quality Education: Between Stakeholders

Posted on February 4, 2013 by indra

Two recent media reports about the performances of the students and the teachers of Indian school systems were nothing but shocking. Let us start with the performances of the teachers. In a recent teachers’ eligibility test, conducted by the Tamil … Continue reading →

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