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Manmohan@3-III- an Evaluation

Posted on June 16, 2007 by indra

Many a times, one reads news such as DMK’s Karunanidhi, or Prakash Karat of CPM meeting Manmohan Singh on some issues such as inflation, disinvestments or the presidential candidate of UPA. Does Manmohan Singh play any role in these decisions? … Continue reading →

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Can IITs Eliminate Coaching Industry?

Posted on June 15, 2007 by indra

I hardly receive any letter these days. However, today I found someone has placed a nice envelope in my letterbox. Out of inquisitiveness, I opened it and glanced through the content. It was from some ‘Concept Square- Total Commitment for … Continue reading →

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Bihar Undergoing A Silent Revolution

Posted on June 14, 2007 by indra

The recently held election to 118 local bodies that ranged from municipal corporations to nagar panchayats, and involved a total of 2,864 posts in Bihar have been remarkable in many ways:   The election was held on a non-party basis. … Continue reading →

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Dashawatar- A Communist’s Explanation

Posted on June 14, 2007 by indra

Generally, the communists never say anything rational about the Hindu mythology and the epics. It was surprising to read Sitaram Yachury in a lead article in ‘Hindustan Times’ June12, 2007 coming out with a remarkable explanation of Dashawatar (ten incarnations) … Continue reading →

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Politics at Peak: Low Key or Merited

Posted on June 14, 2007 by indra

Perhaps up to yesterday, hardly few Indians knew who is Pratibha Patil. Thanks to TV channels, today Pratibhaji, the loyalist of Sonia Gandhi is known by tonight all over the country. Pratibha Patil is the candidate of the ruling government … Continue reading →

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Democracy in Danger- the future prime ministers

Posted on June 13, 2007 by indra

RJD chief and Railway Minister Lalu Prasad with a host of leaders including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh celebrated his 60 birthday by cutting a “multi-layered” multi-metres long cake wishing him “long, healthy and successful life”. The celebration had all the … Continue reading →

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Billion plus, but Short of Right Person

Posted on June 12, 2007 by indra

The undergoing process of selection for two positions: the next president of India, and the coach of cricket team, must be in knowledge of almost all Indians. The reasons are obvious. Indians are politically very active and knowledgeable too. So … Continue reading →

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Booming and Bubbling India-IV

Posted on June 11, 2007 by indra

Economy grows at record 9.4%: Indian economy grew by 9.4% in 2006-07 against 9% in the previous year. Manufacturing grew by 12.3% in 2006-07 against 9.1% in the previous year, while trade, hotels, transport and communication grew by 13% against … Continue reading →

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Booming and Bubbling India-V

Posted on June 10, 2007 by indra

India tops global markets with 26% growth: The Indian equity market has outperformed the markets of both emerging and developed nations for the past three months, growing at 25.87 per cent, according to the Standard and Poor’s May Global Stock … Continue reading →

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Whirlpool-Massacred Noida-Summer

Posted on June 9, 2007 by indra

Last summer, it was Godrej refrigerator that created havoc. I was stressed as Rajesh with Shephali and Svanik were here in summer, and that too unfortunately straight from California. Godrej service facility in Noida kept me busy for a lot … Continue reading →

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