Author Archives: indra

An Indian Scientist’s Dream

Posted on March 25, 2012 by indra

I adore R. A. Mashlekar, the former Director General of CSIR. He is a scientist. He is a good writer too, on the subject of general interest. Recently, a book of his writings and speeches- ‘Reinventing India’ got published. I … Continue reading →

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Ashoka Lives through his Edicts

Posted on March 23, 2012 by indra

2012-03-23 12:46:38 pm A Tribute to Ashoka on Bihar Divas FlipKart has become my favourite e-shop for books. Recently after getting first Chanakya Chant, I got Ashoka, and then Mudrarakhash, a Hindi translation of Bishakhadutt drama on the historical story … Continue reading →

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Why is Bihar a state with most poor?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by indra

In rural Bihar, nearly two out of three people from the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes are poor. According to Planning Commission data, poverty among casual labourers in urban areas of Bihar is 86%. Poverty has declined only marginally in … Continue reading →

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Indian American Scientists: 2012 Sloan Research Fellows

Posted on March 19, 2012 by indra

2012-03-19 With 11 of a total family of 13 members in US and five going in American schools, I always wish that some of them will be pursuing R&D after higher education. With such dreams, naturally I get excited with … Continue reading →

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Indian Scientists and Technocrats- Winners of Infosys Prize

Posted on March 16, 2012 by indra

I recently came across a special listing of the most powerful Indians in 2012 by Indian Express. Surprisingly, it also carried the name of top ten Indians in different fields such as administrators, opinion makers, sports persons, economists, ad gurus, … Continue reading →

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The Way India Promises and Performs

Posted on March 13, 2012 by indra

India’s President while initiating the budget session, its prime minister from Red fort on Independence Day and the finance minister in his budget speech every year promise to nation many things. If the government would have kept the promises, India … Continue reading →

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Indian Scientists and Nobel Prize

Posted on March 11, 2012 by indra

Nobel Prizes have been an indicator of a country’s scientific prowess. It was CK Prahlad who in his vision of India @75 wished India to have 10 Nobel Prize Winners by 2022. ‘Outlook’ published a list of Indian science luminaries … Continue reading →

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Bihar-A Temple Project

Posted on March 10, 2012 by indra

I don’t know why such exciting news comes from BBC, Washington Post, Independent, Guardian and a score of other foreign news media. However, it adds perhaps a little weight and seems to be more authentic that makes me happy. I … Continue reading →

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Indian Culture: Strength and Weaknesses

Posted on March 9, 2012 by indra

Two recent news reports might have hurt many wishers of India. While the first was a study coming from the academicians, the second might be a poor unnecessary remark of a former cricket captain. A study, ‘India: The Next Superpower?’ … Continue reading →

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A Helpless Prime Minister, A Spineless Party

Posted on March 4, 2012 by indra

Why is Manmohan so helpless? Perhaps even if he wishes, he can’t resign. Why did he not agree for a JPC for 2G and in turn the whole of winter session got lost if the opposition was asking for it … Continue reading →

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