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Will Anna Hazare’s Movement End Corruption?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by indra

I have been watching Hazare’s movement, hype or drama against corruption closely. I was very much enthused once. But it appears that it is not the battle against corruption. It’s for a limited purpose to get the Jan Lok Pal … Continue reading →

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Can Activists Make India Corruption-free?

Posted on April 7, 2011 by indra

Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday began a fast unto death in the capital demanding enactment of a comprehensive Lokpal Bill to give wider powers to Ombudsman to check corruption. Many or all of India but the ruling party … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Roadblocks to Girls Education

Posted on April 5, 2011 by indra

I wished to help educating my village folks, the children particularly girls in pursuing higher education. During my last visit I talked with the headmaster of the only Girls High School near the village, Pipra that caters to the girls … Continue reading →

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Sasaram: Why Meira Kumar Can’t Help?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by indra

Meira Kumar has been winning the parliament seat from Sasaram. His father legendary Jagjivan Ram also kept Sasaram as his constituency for the parliamentary election. Would not they have done something for this very old city with history extending into … Continue reading →

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Mamaji, I Adore: A Tribute

Posted on March 30, 2011 by indra

It was sometime in mid-February only. I had called Mamaji to let him know about my impending visit to Pipra in this Holi to ensure that he remains in Sasaram that time. I also wanted his opinion on the project … Continue reading →

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Bihar Changing Fast, But..

Posted on March 28, 2011 by indra

With the Maha Bodhi Express chugging on the outermost platform of Sasaram on March 17, I got the first glimpse of the works on development. Ludhiana-Kolkata freight corridor is getting executed fast. Sasaram comes on the route. One more overhead … Continue reading →

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PM: An Inefficient CEO

Posted on March 14, 2011 by indra

Main opposition party is just short of blaming Man Mohan’s integrity or asking for his resignation or replacement However, I am more concerned about the performance of the country’s development needs and Man Mohan as CEO not getting anywhere near … Continue reading →

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Pigmy Prime Minister

Posted on March 9, 2011 by indra

I was listening to prime minister Man Mohan Singh reply to the question regarding the appointment of tainted Thomas as CVC and clarifications as well promise demanded for building a fool-proof system so that the error does not get repeated … Continue reading →

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Mystery of ‘The India Story’

Posted on March 7, 2011 by indra

India will be 2-trillion economies this year, and as persons such as Mr. MV Kamath and Anil Ambani predict, by 2015 0r 2020 India, may be a 5-trillion economy. Further, Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit recently in India said, “Whichever way … Continue reading →

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Budget 2011: My Views

Posted on March 1, 2011 by indra

I get confused while hearing, watching or reading budget. Sometimes, it is difficult to believe if the achievement claimed is real. For example, can I believe when the FM claims, ‘the total food inflation declined from 20.2 per cent in … Continue reading →

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