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A $10 Laptop- An Utopia or Endeavour Worth Attention

Posted on February 20, 2007 by indra

Many projects of a cheap computer affordable by the children of even the poorest of the families and with Internet connectivity have been undertaken. The ides is to give a gadget that can ease the life through knowledge sharing to … Continue reading →

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‘Eklvya’- The Mahabharat-ian Story and The Film

Posted on February 19, 2007 by indra

I don’t know how many of those going for seeing the movie ‘Eklvya’ know this saddest story of Mahabharat, that has a strong lesson about the capability one can attain through self study and practices, and that provides a good … Continue reading →

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Mobile Phones, Prosperity and India

Posted on February 18, 2007 by indra

Many years ago, one evening I was waiting for an advocate in his residence in Salt Lake City, Kolkata. Suddenly, his young daughter came in the room and started talking on phone. She continued talking even after her father came … Continue reading →

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FM’s Budget Again- A Humble Submission

Posted on February 17, 2007 by indra

I have been wondering over my fanatic excitement with the FM’s budget speeches in February every year. Many a times, I left my serious work and came home to listen to the speech and the reactions of the experts. Dr. … Continue reading →

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Shivratri- The Significance

Posted on February 16, 2007 by indra

“A seat made of precious stones, a bath in delightfully cool water, a splendid apparel bedecked, sandalpaste perfumed with musk, jasmine and champaka flowers arranged upon Bilva leaves, incense as well as a lamp, lit…Clarified butter, milk porridge, the five-fold … Continue reading →

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India Matters Today

Posted on February 14, 2007 by indra

Tata Steel’s acquisition of Anglo-Dutch steel maker Corus for $12 billion created a flutter in London and in the global steel sector. Tata Steel suddenly became the fifth largest steel company of the world by hop-step-jump technique from its backbencher … Continue reading →

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Indian Manufacturing at Crossroad

Posted on February 12, 2007 by indra

The manufacturing sector is seeing activity build up in almost all segments. West is looking at India a source for manufacturing too. According to the recently provided data, the estimate for GDP growth at constant prices is 9.2 per cent … Continue reading →

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Bihar Getting Emulated Now

Posted on February 12, 2007 by indra

Here are some news reports on some of the strength of its people, the recent actions taken by the new government of Bihar, and the performance of some institutions that other states may emulate, and the people of Bihar origin … Continue reading →

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Varanasi Vandalism -Some Lessons

Posted on February 10, 2007 by indra

Some news of the students’ community shocks me and some questions automatically crop up. Who are responsible for their behaviours? Is it because of the political necessity? How should one react when one sees the whole episode live? I heard … Continue reading →

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The Country Wins over Caste

Posted on February 9, 2007 by indra

I happened to find the Megasthenes’ ‘Indika’ courtesy Google. Megasthenes was in Magadh at the time of Chnadra Gupta Maurya. Indika is his writings about the social and political conditions of the country at that time. He has talked on … Continue reading →

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