Author Archives: indra

India Inc: Educate and Skill Rural India

Posted on July 14, 2011 by indra

Everyone, be they politicians or administrators or corporate honchos, talk of inclusive growth and equity at all platforms. I wonder if they are really in know of the real problems and interested to do something. Rural India is getting lagged … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Neglected Higher Education

Posted on July 12, 2011 by indra

Nitish Kumar has hardly done anything to contribute to and improve the higher education in the state during the years of his rule. The students’ and teachers’ indiscipline is still a major deterrent for creating an ambience for respectable academic … Continue reading →

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Two States, Two Universities and common Mentors

Posted on July 9, 2011 by indra

It is interesting that Amartya Sen and Sugata Bose are at the helms of affairs of setting up two world class great institutions of excellence: Nalanda International University and Presidency University. While the former one is to come up near … Continue reading →

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President of RWA, Sector 41, Noida : an Extraordinary Appeal

Posted on July 7, 2011 by indra

After many months, I felt an inner urge to write this letter rather an appeal in the interest of the sector’s residents. The latest Samvada has published two entries one from the reigning President of RWA and the other from … Continue reading →

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Change not Reshuffle Cabinet

Posted on July 6, 2011 by indra

I once considered all the three ministers mentioned below as very efficient and effective. SM Krishna did a wonderful job as chief minister of Karnataka. Chidambaram is very impressive if one hears him. He is effective as home monster too … Continue reading →

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‘Strong and Effective’ Lokpal

Posted on July 4, 2011 by indra

As expected the all party meeting called by the government to come to a consensus on Lokpal Bill failed. Naturally three hours were not good enough. But one can easily conclude few things out of the Sunday meeting. There was … Continue reading →

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Government Smart or Unscrupulous on Lokpal

Posted on July 2, 2011 by indra

Congress is trying to be smart, or perhaps unscrupulous. First Congress sidelined opposition and yielded to Anna who represents a part of India’s civil society in the face of a countrywide mass agitation. The opposition felt miserable but couldn’t do … Continue reading →

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PM Defends?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by indra

Unfortunately no transcript of what all went on in the first meeting of Manmohan Singh with select five editors, is available. However, his pretty long introductory note is available on Prime minister’s website that I went through and found really … Continue reading →

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A Discarded man, also a Prime Minister

Posted on June 29, 2011 by indra

“Today is the 91st birth anniversary of PV Narsingha Rao, one of most learned among the prime ministers of India who laid the reform in economic policies that has made the country respected globally? However, the country expressed it through … Continue reading →

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Rural India Needs Creation of Jobs

Posted on June 28, 2011 by indra

The increased yield over the years (that may not compare anywhere with China) and good minimum support price have made many young men in rural India aspiring for better life. They are finding solutions to the problems such as power … Continue reading →

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