Author Archives: indra

Bihar: Politically Deprived State

Posted on June 26, 2009 by indra

Perhaps very few people may remember that the first IIT got shifted to Kharagpur in West Bengal from the proposed location in Bihar because Dr. BC Roy wished so. Dr. Roy got it as he was nearer to Nehru than … Continue reading →

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Tata Motors’ Nano and Apple’s iPhone

Posted on June 25, 2009 by indra

Nano has been a benchmark of India’s innovative strength. Some called it as ‘triumph of Indian ingenuity’. The launch made waves across the automobile crazy population worldwide to a certain extent similar to what Apple’s product announcements make. As reported, … Continue reading →

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Noida: My City

Posted on June 24, 2009 by indra

Images Noida According a survey based on some forty measures published in the latest issue of ‘Business Today’, Noida ranks sixth among the best cities of India and above the coveted Bangalore and Pune. On the criteria for ‘Life at … Continue reading →

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A Letter for Pranab Babu

Posted on June 23, 2009 by indra

You for one can appreciate the pains of the middle class Indians, particularly the salaried employees. It is unfortunate that this class toils hard to take the country ahead, but gets so little in return. It keeps on giving the … Continue reading →

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Can India and U.S Move Together?

Posted on June 19, 2009 by indra

Obama discourages American companies to outsource to India, and moves towards a stringent policy of granting H-1B visas. American companies are still hesitant to collaborate on high tech products with its counterparts in India. USA keeps on hurting the Indians … Continue reading →

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India Inc Pushes Ahead With Green Technologies

Posted on June 15, 2009 by indra

I was extremely shore after the ministry formation for two reasons. Manmohan Singh couldn’t pick up some efficient young hardworking ministers for power as well as alternate energy. Both are complementary today and critical if the country dreams for becoming … Continue reading →

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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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