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Insensitive Government, Meek Middle Class

Posted on May 16, 2011 by indra

I was surprised when yesterday Mother Dairy boy announced an increase of Rs 2 on a litre of all types of milk. In the evening news I was shocked when I heard that petrol will be costlier by Rs 5 … Continue reading →

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Mamta and Nitish

Posted on May 15, 2011 by indra

I came across many columnists advising Mamta to take some lessons from Nitish and the way he focused on development politics that has made him win the assembly election second time. Nitish replaced Lalu’s clan with 15 years of indomitable … Continue reading →

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Corruption, Kautilya and Manmohan

Posted on May 12, 2011 by indra

It seems, Kautilya is relevant for India again today. I don’t understand why Manmohan though an economist doesn’t take note of some of his advices. There is one more unique aspect of his character- his transparent ruthlessness,that may not be … Continue reading →

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13 May: Unlucky for Some

Posted on May 10, 2011 by indra

Assembly election 2011 for West Bengal is over today. Voters of this most populous democracy have done a get job with percentage of voting going above distinction marks. Will the Paribortan (change) come in West Bengal after more than three … Continue reading →

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Mother Day- A Tribute to Mai

Posted on May 8, 2011 by indra

Mai-My Mother My mother’s name was Subhagi Devi, popularly addressed as Subhago Phua in Bodarhi. I adore my mother for the supreme sacrifices she made for me. I was the only child. I would have inherited pretty good share from … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Need of Urbanization

Posted on May 4, 2011 by indra

Bihar is much behind in the race of urbanization. Even Uttar Pradesh is better off than Bihar. Uttar Pradesh has the advantage of satellite urbanization because the nearness of the capital Delhi. Mayawati with project such as Yamuna Expressway is … Continue reading →

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Childhood Crisis in Capital

Posted on May 1, 2011 by indra

Now there is an overwhelming opinion against the image of Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh. Many letters are circulating through e-mails. Face book, twitters and other social networking sites are full with it. I have written about my agony against … Continue reading →

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Bihar Requires Many Educational Institutes

Posted on April 26, 2011 by indra

The decision to have the Central University outside Patna is right one. I don’t know if the decision of Motihari is just by a person such as the chief minister or by a group who has decided it on certain … Continue reading →

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Relevance of Chanayka, Chandragupta and Ashoka

Posted on April 21, 2011 by indra

During my last US visit I could get a wonderful book by Bruce Rich ‘To Uphold the World- A call for a New Global Ethic from Ancient India’, distilling the timely message of Ashoka and Kautilya. And recently I came … Continue reading →

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Why China Sells more to India?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by indra

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh during his recent visit to attend BRICS Summit, at Sanya, China, expressed his concern about the trade deficit between India and China and pitched for more Indian exports to China. I don’t understand why he … Continue reading →

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