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Enchantment Of Riches

Posted on August 19, 2007 by indra

William Dalrymple the author of ‘The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty, Delhi 1857’ has just been awarded the Duff Cooper Prize for History. Dalrymple has contributed an enthralling article in India Today’s Independence Day Special with the main … Continue reading →

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A Condolence for an Ordinarily Great Person

Posted on August 18, 2007 by indra

I wrote about Dasarath Manjhi of Bihar who became an icon in Bihar. A group of young men from Bihar published a book ‘Bihar ka Gaurav’ that has a large number of the great sons of Bihar. The book started … Continue reading →

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Indian scholars predated Newton find by 250 yrs

Posted on August 17, 2007 by indra

Here is a story that appeared in many newspapers. I thought it would have created some stir in media busy with the story of ghosts and miracles. The research carried out by Dr George Gheverghese Joseph, Honourary Reader, School of … Continue reading →

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China vs. India- an independent assessment

Posted on August 17, 2007 by indra

Unfortunately most of the writings on the China present one-sided picture of China growth story while comparing it with India. Some writers appear to be totally mesmerized by the infrastructure growth of China. Some again keep on talking about the … Continue reading →

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Educational Explosions

Posted on August 16, 2007 by indra

As I remember, I never missed the Independence Day speech of India’s Prime Minister, whenever I was in India. Nowadays, there is one more advantage. One can store the total speech available from the Prime Minister’s website. So I decided … Continue reading →

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India at 60

Posted on August 15, 2007 by indra

Media both print as well as small screen have been presenting some real good materials on occasion of India getting 60 (old or young?) on August 15, 2007. With so many channels vying with each other, it is impossible for … Continue reading →

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Can someone give me some good news from Bihar?

Posted on August 14, 2007 by indra

As an old man I spend most of my time with newspapers and news magazines- some subscribed and some on-line e-papers courtesy Internet on my laptop that Anand has provided me. I keep on looking for good news about Bihar … Continue reading →

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Life at 68

Posted on August 14, 2007 by indra

I normally wake up anytime between 3~4AM, but try once at least to sleep for some more time. However, generally I can’t sleep and so get up. This has been the routine for years. Following the advice of some well … Continue reading →

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Booming and Bubbling India- XIII

Posted on August 13, 2007 by indra

Another good quarter ended June 2007. The performance of India Inc. seems fantastic. 2,308 companies register a massive 39% growth in net profit (over the previous corresponding period that ended June 2006). Top line grew 19% during this period. The … Continue reading →

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Rigveda in US Senate

Posted on August 12, 2007 by indra

As reported, thirty manuscripts of the ancient Hindu text Rig Veda dating from 1800 to 1500 BC are among 38 new items that have been added to the United Nations heritage list to help preserve them for posterity. The items … Continue reading →

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