Category Archives: governance

Manmohan vs. Sonia and Civil Society

Posted on June 18, 2011 by indra

All the maneuvers of congress leaders in last few days have come only for grabbing the credit of instituting anti-corruption bill called Local Bill that the country as whole saw going to the credit of Anna Hazare. Even if Congress … Continue reading →

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Nation’s Holy Grail of Hopes

Posted on June 13, 2011 by indra

The circuses going on small screen and print media for quite some time now would have certainly damaged the image of the nation around the developed world. Most of the days, it had been disgusting to watch or go through … Continue reading →

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Manmohan, Anna and Ramdev-My Views

Posted on June 8, 2011 by indra

Interestingly, Manmohan government is excessively proactive for avoiding any breakdown of law and order situation at Rajghat where Anna is holding a one day fast today against the midnight police excesses during the eviction of Ramdev rally of Ramlila ground … Continue reading →

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A Government of Coward Sycophants

Posted on June 5, 2011 by indra

The country has not witnessed such a bankruptcy of leadership and government here before. How can Manmohan, who sent four of its senior ministers to receive Baba Ramdev and who had kept on negotiating till 7PM, suddenly orders a police … Continue reading →

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India Today:A Shame

Posted on June 2, 2011 by indra

What a shame! Why is government so much afraid of Ramdev? Why is the prime minister personally giving so much importance? He himself appealed. Ramdev didn’t yield. He then sent four of his ministers, the great trouble shooter, Pranab, legal … Continue reading →

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Raju, Raja and Kani- Crime, Punishment and Destiny

Posted on May 25, 2011 by indra

Years ago as a child, I read a story of Valmiki, the poet of the great epic Ramayana. Valmiki was a bad man. He looted and robbed. Once he met a hermit and tried to take away his belongings. The … Continue reading →

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A Conversation between an IITian and an Aspirant

Posted on May 22, 2011 by indra

OP Khanna, my friend from Bangalore mailed me this story. On a Sunday, it makes a good reading. Many a times, we hardly realize the worth of the man with whom we happen to talk. You enjoy and have your … Continue reading →

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Mamata Miracle- Can She bring back Bengal’s old glory?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by indra

Mamata Banerjee fought as an indefatigable one-man army for three decade against huge and brute left, bruised physically and defeated many a times. But what a performance she gave in a memorable final assault that will be historic in every … Continue reading →

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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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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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