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India’s Endeavour to Become Knowledge Power

Posted on December 16, 2010 by indra

India has some very vocal ministers these days. One of them is Kapil Sibal. If one goes by his action plans, India is on the right track to become a knowledge power. He aims at increasing the India’s gross enrollment … Continue reading →

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After Living with Future Gen

Posted on December 12, 2010 by indra

We are going back to Noida today December 12, 2010 after about three months that I spent with our future Gen. I have witnessed my grandfather’s intense love for children and I was fortunate to get the best of it. … Continue reading →

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Ratan Tata: The Beginning of Battle

Posted on December 10, 2010 by indra

Tecom 2G allocation and scam connected with it is becoming murkier and murkier every hour, if not every minute. Many are trying to come out with their own estimates of spread and depth of corruption in India. But it has … Continue reading →

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Media Scandal: Is Hope Lost?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by indra

On Friday, December 3, Shephali had brought a copy of New York Times for me. However, I could go through it only today, December 5. We spent the whole of Saturday in visiting Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and … Continue reading →

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Why Didn’t Nitish Blog after Victory?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by indra

Nitish won election rather Lalu and Ram Vilash lost. Last week I have been scanning digital media. Impressive articles have come about the Nitish with expectations, suggestions, and cautionary advices. Columnists in national media such as Outlook, Hindustan Times, Times … Continue reading →

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From Cary to New York

Posted on December 1, 2010 by indra

After many years, I was in a plane that normally scares me. As per plan, we were to leave Anand’s place positively at 5AM and we did. I had to dispense with my short night sleep that I go for … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Day and Turkey

Posted on November 26, 2010 by indra

Today is Thanksgiving and tomorrow Black Friday when American will literally be fighting with each other in very early morning queues to empty their purses and buy many things to satisfy their ego and fill the empty spaces of their … Continue reading →

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Bihar: Agenda Next

Posted on November 23, 2010 by indra

Month long battle for getting into the ruling chair is getting over. It must be a gruelling task for the participants. With whatever appeared in digital media that I could access from my US abode, be it by the articles … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Way-Is there something for India?

Posted on November 22, 2010 by indra

Anand took me yesterday to Apple Shop for buying a lap top for Shannon. We reached the shop at 9PM. I had agreed to accompany Anand as I wanted to see the life at this late evening in the shops … Continue reading →

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Corruption Crisis

Posted on November 20, 2010 by indra

It is corruption everywhere.India, the land of Gandhi, has become synonym of corruption. Some may be shedding crocodile tears, but not ready to fight this war that is holding the growth of the country and keeping India lose ground everywhere. … Continue reading →

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