Category Archives: governance

Coalgate Blackens Business Houses Too

Posted on September 10, 2012 by indra

Coalgate has broken all records of the scams not only by its amount involved. It has shocked me more because of the persons and the companies involved. It raises doubt of integrity of the person holding the highest office of … Continue reading →

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Sensitive PMO, Insensitive Manmohan

Posted on September 6, 2012 by indra

The Time magazine first dubbed Manmohan Singh an “underachiever”. Now a Washington Post article has criticized him as a ‘silent’ Prime Minister who has become ‘a tragic figure’. I don’t know why the PMO should be so sensitive and reactive … Continue reading →

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Sonia and Sushma

Posted on September 2, 2012 by indra

As a welcome sign, Sonia Gandhi talked finally to Sushma Swaraj directly to remove the emphases of parliament on Coalgate. I wish she would have done much before. And setting aside the gender bias, she would have spoken to Jaitley … Continue reading →

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A Letter for Akhilesh

Posted on August 17, 2012 by indra

I am really elated with the news of Yamuna Expressway, the Expressway to Eighth Wonder, finally getting operative. Many have written about this expressway and sent mails to me even here in US as they know my interest in it. … Continue reading →

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Present Political Turmoil: Real or Imaginary

Posted on August 8, 2012 by indra

It is interesting to know that blogs and twits have become so important today. The media is making it happen. One recent entry of LK Advani has perhaps stirred the hornet’s nest and brought in many possible candidates for the … Continue reading →

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My India: Anguish or Anger

Posted on June 13, 2012 by indra

I dreamt of India as emerging, shining and competing China. All my blogs on China vs. India were based on my conviction: If China can do, so can India. But since last two years or so, things are declining. India … Continue reading →

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Why is Kapil Sibal so Adamant?

Posted on June 10, 2012 by indra

As reported, at least one of the older IITs, IIT-Kanpur has decided to go for an open war against Sibal’s wish and has decided its own way to pick students for the next academic year. The institute has shot down … Continue reading →

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Education: Neglected Priorities

Posted on June 6, 2012 by indra

In all the hue and cry of IIT-JEE 2013 and RTE, Mr. Sibal and his HRD ministry has overlooked the core issue of education. What must be the priority for education in the larger national interest? WHERE MUST THE GOVERNMENT … Continue reading →

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IITs: The Way for Entrance in 2013

Posted on June 4, 2012 by indra

IIT-JEE 2013 will be different. Instead of just one examination, the candidate will have to perform in three, the board examination, as well as one main and an advance test conducted on the same day. Why should Kapil Sibal and … Continue reading →

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Higher Education –Some Myths

Posted on June 1, 2012 by indra

Indians in general must go for a change in perception about education and its various aspects. Some myths must die. Every student and more so his parents do everything to get his ward admitted in the best college, say IITs … Continue reading →

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