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Can China be relied?

Posted on October 25, 2006 by indra

The ‘Times of India’ on October 23, 2006 had shocking news for India. It is a warning bell for all bad things to come from a rogue neighbours. And unfortunately one can’t change one’s neighbours. You are to find a … Continue reading →

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NHAI and My Dream ‘Bharat Tirthayatra’

Posted on October 24, 2006 by indra

I liked to travel by road. I continued to use my car for driving up to my hometown Sasaram once a year from Calcutta where I worked. Once I met with an accident in which the whole family was involved. … Continue reading →

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Jagdish Bhagwati Speaks on Indian SEZs

Posted on October 23, 2006 by indra

Some views of Jagdish Bhagwati on SEZs (Special Economic Zones) are here as told to Dinesh Narayanan & Anil G Nair of ‘Times of India’. Columbia University’s Jagdish Bhagwati opposes India setting up special economic zones, “SEZs are a sort … Continue reading →

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Chinese Lights Dim My Deepawali

Posted on October 22, 2006 by indra

We have left behind those oil lamps that used to light up our Deepawali nights. I still cherish the most vivid memory of lighting competition between halls of residences at IIT, Kharagpur in late 50s. It used be with oil … Continue reading →

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Tata Corus Ltd. on A Fabulous Friday

Posted on October 21, 2006 by indra

/ Pre-Diwali Friday became fabulous, a great day for those Indians, who keep track of the Indian Industry moving global that also in big deal. Tata Steel with Corus in league will become the fifth largest steel makers of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Diwali

Posted on October 21, 2006 by indra

Happy Diwali All lights on in power corridors round the world Latest Indian Conglomerate Looks Beyond Purchase of Corus

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Sarva Siksha Abhiyan- Mission, Issues and Innovations

Posted on October 20, 2006 by indra

Many a times, I feel like agreeing to one opinion of a rebel friend of mine. He thought Nehru’s five year plans would have concentrated only on education at least for few decades. Perhaps Sharva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) was a … Continue reading →

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India and Indians Crackling

Posted on October 19, 2006 by indra

There are big news and variety of achievements appearing almost daily in media. India is on go. We pray this Diwali that it continues. ‘The Nasdaq is all lit up in New York. The world’s most cited market index is … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To MD, Tata Motors

Posted on October 18, 2006 by indra

Dear Mr. Ravikant, I saw on one of the TV news channels today a group of women demonstrating in front of Tata Centre, Kolkata against the land acquisitions from the farmers of Singur for your project. You may take it … Continue reading →

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Can Hiuen Tsang Link China India Better?

Posted on October 18, 2006 by indra

I read about Hiuen Tsang who came from China to India in 7th century in our history course as student for school final examination. And with a little interest in history of Bihar, I kept on reading whatever and whenever … Continue reading →

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