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A PM for Power Ministry

Posted on June 14, 2009 by indra

Power situation in India has been grim for decades. I remember how in late 60s- 80s the dismal power situation at Hindustan Motors made our life miserable. Our task at the factory was to keep on closing and starting machines … Continue reading →

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Green Technologies: Design for Recycling

Posted on June 12, 2009 by indra

“From 2010, the European Union has made it mandatory for all automakers to produce cars that can be recycled up to 80% so that the pressure on the natural resources is lower. Auto compnenets maanufacturers are abandoning the use of … Continue reading →

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Growing ‘Made in India’

Posted on June 8, 2009 by indra

India’s big domestic market is reason enough for growing interest of MNCs to set up its manufacturing plants in India. Many companies of developed countries are entering in India’s manufacturing sector. Most of the globally known auto companies including commercial … Continue reading →

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Death (?) of General Motors-The Legendary Giant

Posted on June 4, 2009 by indra

IMAGES It is unbelievable to many like me but the reality too that can’t be overlooked anymore. GM will soon be declared bankrupt. General Motors filed for bankruptcy on Monday morning. It is the lowest point in General Motors’100-year history. … Continue reading →

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BJP- A national necessity

Posted on June 3, 2009 by indra

A strong opposition with countrywide presence is essential for a good democracy in India. As on today, it is BJP that can occupy the place. And the members of the party, its MPs, and its leadership must take pride in … Continue reading →

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Educating in Australia- Fad or Necessity

Posted on June 2, 2009 by indra

The stories of assaults on Indian students in Australia did shock me like many. I have a neighbor, Grover here in Noida whose both sons have studied and now working in Australia. While the elder is married, the younger is … Continue reading →

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IIT -The Dream Destination of Young India

Posted on May 27, 2009 by indra

Noida, Monday, May 25, 10 PM: I normally go to bed by this time. But it had started raining and as usual the power had gone off. Yamuna asked me to check if I had locked the main gate. As … Continue reading →

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Verdict 2009: Priority Power

Posted on May 25, 2009 by indra

Can the new government focus on the two most needed infrastructure priorities- power and road that can put the country on real fast track of development? Perhaps that was the intention when the Manmohan’s government prepared the 11th Plan (2007-12) … Continue reading →

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Popli’s Prayer

Posted on May 21, 2009 by indra

Popli is older than me. He is one whom I find much younger for his age. He walks fast and covers more number of rounds than I do. Once I found him reciting his prayer while walking. I asked him … Continue reading →

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Nation’s Priority Number 1: Education

Posted on May 17, 2009 by indra

I felt happy when Kapil Sibal talked of education reform as priority on NDTV on May 17, the V-Day of Congress party that has been liberated by the people verdict of election 2009 while answering NK Singh. India boasts of … Continue reading →

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