Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
The Secular Hypocrisy : outlookindia.com
The Secular Hypocrisy : outlookindia.com
It is Modi's rejection of the hypocrisy of the self-styled secularists which makes him stand apart as a Hindu leader with a difference in the eyes of his admirers, enabling them to say, "Say You Are A Hindu, Hold Your Head High".
It is Modi's rejection of the hypocrisy of the self-styled secularists which makes him stand apart as a Hindu leader with a difference in the eyes of his admirers, enabling them to say, "Say You Are A Hindu, Hold Your Head High".
Monday, December 17, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: Celebrating an innovative India
IndianExpress.com :: Celebrating an innovative India:
From little-known Government departments to some of the most celebrated corporate brands, the EMPI-Indian Express Indian Innovation Awards have picked up a wide range of winners for this year’s edition. The winners were picked up from more than 400 applications after a rigorous three-stage evaluation process. There were 20 organisations in the final shortlist, from which the 14 winners were selected. The selection panel was headed by eminent scientist M G K Menon and included academics, technologists, consultants and administrators. The entire process was moderated and validated by Boston Consulting Group, India, with its chairman Arun Maira playing a key role. In this two-part series, The Indian Express brings you a short profile of each of the winners. Today, we carry the nine Gold awardees, which will be followed by profiles of the five silver awardees tomorrow.
"India on the Move, the Entrepreneurship genie is finally out of bottle in India."
From little-known Government departments to some of the most celebrated corporate brands, the EMPI-Indian Express Indian Innovation Awards have picked up a wide range of winners for this year’s edition. The winners were picked up from more than 400 applications after a rigorous three-stage evaluation process. There were 20 organisations in the final shortlist, from which the 14 winners were selected. The selection panel was headed by eminent scientist M G K Menon and included academics, technologists, consultants and administrators. The entire process was moderated and validated by Boston Consulting Group, India, with its chairman Arun Maira playing a key role. In this two-part series, The Indian Express brings you a short profile of each of the winners. Today, we carry the nine Gold awardees, which will be followed by profiles of the five silver awardees tomorrow.
"India on the Move, the Entrepreneurship genie is finally out of bottle in India."
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Saturday, December 01, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: The right to test again
IndianExpress.com :: The right to test again
Contrary to assertions of the opponents of the 123 Agreement, it strengthens India’s position on testing compared to the situations in 1974 and 1998. At that time when tests were conducted, the US imposed sanctions. Article 14 of the 123 Agreement provides that there will have to be one year’s notice before termination of the agreement and there should be consultations. Article 14(2) says “They further agree to take into account whether the circumstances that may lead to termination or cessation resulted from a party’s serious concern about a changed security environment or as a response to a similar action by other states which could impact national security.”
Contrary to assertions of the opponents of the 123 Agreement, it strengthens India’s position on testing compared to the situations in 1974 and 1998. At that time when tests were conducted, the US imposed sanctions. Article 14 of the 123 Agreement provides that there will have to be one year’s notice before termination of the agreement and there should be consultations. Article 14(2) says “They further agree to take into account whether the circumstances that may lead to termination or cessation resulted from a party’s serious concern about a changed security environment or as a response to a similar action by other states which could impact national security.”
Further, article 13(1) stipulates “The parties recognise that such consultations are between two states with advanced nuclear technology which have agreed to assume the same responsibilities and practices and acquire the same benefits and advantages as other leading countries with advanced nuclear technology”.
In these two clauses Indian diplomats have secured the country’s right to test if the security environment deteriorates and if the US or any other nuclear weapon power were to test. In other words, the 123 Agreement strengthens India’s hands immeasurably in terms of the right to test in case of some other power testing or serious deterioration in security environment. It would appear that articles 13 and 14 of the agreement have not been carefully studied by those who oppose it.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Intolerant Malaysia, tolerant faith?-The Right View-Tarun Vijay-Columnists-Opinion-The Times of India
Intolerant Malaysia, tolerant faith?-The Right View-Tarun Vijay-Columnists-Opinion-The Times of India
I highly recommend reading this. I think it shows the true nature of secular India, why blame anyone else for our own misery.
I highly recommend reading this. I think it shows the true nature of secular India, why blame anyone else for our own misery.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Follow the Fundamentals - New York Times
Follow the Fundamentals - New York Times
In the World Economic Forum survey, the U.S. comes in just ahead of Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden and Germany (China is 34th). The U.S. gets poor marks for macroeconomic stability (the long-term federal debt), for its tax structure and for the low savings rate. But it leads the world in a range of categories: higher education and training, labor market flexibility, the ability to attract global talent, the availability of venture capital, the quality of corporate management and the capacity to innovate.
William W. Lewis of McKinsey surveyed global competitive in dozens of business sectors a few years ago, and concluded, “The United States is the productivity leader in virtually every industry.”
Second, America’s fundamental economic strength is rooted in the most stable of assets — its values. The U.S. is still an astonishing assimilation machine. It has successfully absorbed more than 20 million legal immigrants over the past quarter-century, an extraordinary influx of human capital. Americans are remarkably fertile. Birthrates are relatively high, meaning that in 2050, the average American will be under 40, while the average European, Chinese and Japanese will be more than a decade older.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
The Big Sleep - New York Times
The Big Sleep - New York Times
Human Hibernation! This is unbelievable.
The French seem to have mastered the art of laziness.
Human Hibernation! This is unbelievable.
The French seem to have mastered the art of laziness.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
The Dawn of E2K in India - New York Times
The Dawn of E2K in India - New York Times: "So, mom, dad, tell your kids: if they’re looking for a good stable-growth career — green consultants, green designers, green builders are all going to be in huge demand. And if they can speak a little Hindi — all the better."
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: Karat’s boomerang
IndianExpress.com :: Karat’s boomerang
As part of a consistent effort over the last decade to improve relations with China, India has been willing to forget and forgive Beijing’s unpardonable transfer of nuclear weapon designs and missile production technologies to Pakistan.
Thanks to Karat’s adventurism, India’s long accumulated nuclear grievances against China are surging back to the surface. As mainstream India concludes China is out to block India’s impending nuclear liberation, it is Beijing that will incur the political costs.
With friends like Karat, China does not need enemies in India. If the Chinese establishment does its India sums again, it would quickly distance itself from the CPM and support the resumption of international nuclear cooperation with New Delhi. If it doesn’t, Beijing will risk stoking the fury of Indian nationalism and pushing New Delhi closer to Washington and Tokyo......................................
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: New world, if only China could sea
IndianExpress.com :: New world, if only China could sea
Very Interesting Article.......
Very Interesting Article.......
Friday, August 10, 2007
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007
Sunday, August 05, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
LEADER ARTICLE: US & India Ride On-Editorial-Opinion-The Times of India
LEADER ARTICLE: US & India Ride On-Editorial-Opinion-The Times of India: "The writer is US ambassador to India."
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: Big deal. Big heart?
IndianExpress.com :: Big deal. Big heart?: "The writer is a professor at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore"
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Friday, July 20, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007
PoK is in chains: Baroness Nicholson-India-The Times of India
PoK is in chains: Baroness Nicholson-India-The Times of India
Truth finally comes to the fore. But I highly doubt if this will change anything in Pak-Occupited Kashmir.
Truth finally comes to the fore. But I highly doubt if this will change anything in Pak-Occupited Kashmir.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
BBC NEWS | South Asia | 'Start pushing', passengers asked
BBC NEWS | South Asia | 'Start pushing', passengers asked
This is simply Hilarious! OR as we say 'It happens only in India'
This is simply Hilarious! OR as we say 'It happens only in India'
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Engineered To Default : outlookindia.com
Engineered To Default : outlookindia.com
IIT Bombay's planned satellite campus in Gujarat is nixed by HRD mandarins
IIT Bombay's planned satellite campus in Gujarat is nixed by HRD mandarins
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Rajiv questioned security lapses
Rajiv questioned security lapses
In a phone call just after the bombing of the Air India plane in 1985, then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi asked his Canadian counterpart why all the baggage on the flight was not removed and rechecked in Montreal, when three pieces were found to be suspicious.
In a phone call just after the bombing of the Air India plane in 1985, then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi asked his Canadian counterpart why all the baggage on the flight was not removed and rechecked in Montreal, when three pieces were found to be suspicious.
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007
U.S. Seeks Closing of Visa Loophole for Britons - New York Times
U.S. Seeks Closing of Visa Loophole for Britons - New York Times
American officials, citing the number of terror plots in Britain involving Britons with ties to Pakistan, expressed concern over the visa loophole. In recent months, the homeland security secretary, Michael Chertoff, has opened talks with the government here on how to curb the access of British citizens of Pakistani origin to the United States.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Incredible India : outlookindia.com
Incredible India : outlookindia.com
India does not need miracles. India itself is a miracle: it survives.
India does not need miracles. India itself is a miracle: it survives.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Friday, April 06, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: Sare jahaan se
IndianExpress.com :: Sare jahaan se
We love things foreign. We love to blame foreigners. May globalisation cure us of this national schizophrenia
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Arjun, take note: Your new IIMA chairman says Gujarat shining so don’t talk Godhra
Contrast to predecessor Murthy, Singhania says Godhra ‘confused thinking’ when state has $140 bn investment
Contrast to predecessor Murthy, Singhania says Godhra ‘confused thinking’ when state has $140 bn investment
Saturday, March 31, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: Mourning? Or just kidding?
IndianExpress.com :: Mourning? Or just kidding?
To demand the Cup was ridiculous. Nothing about this team — form, fitness, recent record — suggested it could last 11 matches to the World Cup
To demand the Cup was ridiculous. Nothing about this team — form, fitness, recent record — suggested it could last 11 matches to the World Cup
Monday, March 26, 2007
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
A vortex of calm in a tough L.A. neighborhood - Los Angeles Times
A vortex of calm in a tough L.A. neighborhood - Los Angeles Times
There is an element of India everywhere you look!
There is an element of India everywhere you look!
Sunday, March 04, 2007
US goes public with hot pursuit in Pak-The United States-World-NEWS-The Times of India
US goes public with hot pursuit in Pak-The United States-World-NEWS-The Times of India
Finally US is focusing its energies in the right direction, it better to have one success and one failure rather than two failures (Afganistan and Iraq). Hopefully peace will prevail along both eastern and western frontier of Pakistan.
Finally US is focusing its energies in the right direction, it better to have one success and one failure rather than two failures (Afganistan and Iraq). Hopefully peace will prevail along both eastern and western frontier of Pakistan.
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Gujarat: Looking Back : outlookindia.com
Gujarat: Looking Back : outlookindia.com
It is five years since the brutal massacre of a group of Hindu pilgrims by some members of the Muslim community in the Godhra railway station in Gujarat and the violent Hindu-Muslim riots that followed. There has so far been no objective account of the incidents of 2002 in Gujarat. An unfortunate attempt has been made by the so-called secular elite of the country to create doubts in the minds of the people about the facts relating to the carnage at Godhra. The use of force by the Administration to bring the resulting law and order situation under control has also come in for criticism from this elite. Among the criticisms made by them are that the force used was excessive and disproportionate; that it was mainly directed against the Muslim community; that there were many atrocities committed against the Muslims; that it was politically orchestrated etc.
It is five years since the brutal massacre of a group of Hindu pilgrims by some members of the Muslim community in the Godhra railway station in Gujarat and the violent Hindu-Muslim riots that followed. There has so far been no objective account of the incidents of 2002 in Gujarat. An unfortunate attempt has been made by the so-called secular elite of the country to create doubts in the minds of the people about the facts relating to the carnage at Godhra. The use of force by the Administration to bring the resulting law and order situation under control has also come in for criticism from this elite. Among the criticisms made by them are that the force used was excessive and disproportionate; that it was mainly directed against the Muslim community; that there were many atrocities committed against the Muslims; that it was politically orchestrated etc.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
A Soviet Agricultural Success: Vast Greenhouse Complex
A Soviet Agricultural Success: Vast Greenhouse Complex - New York Times
In a city starved for winter light, little could seem more out of a place than this: on a day dimmed to gray by a canopy of clouds, Russian workers in short sleeves picking green lettuce and fresh herbs, all while illuminated by brilliant light.
In a city starved for winter light, little could seem more out of a place than this: on a day dimmed to gray by a canopy of clouds, Russian workers in short sleeves picking green lettuce and fresh herbs, all while illuminated by brilliant light.
Musharraf's Many Moves Of Make-Believe :
Musharraf's Many Moves Of Make-Believe : outlookindia.com
As the surviving myths about Musharraf and Pakistan are slowly shattered in US and Europe, sending Pakistan into a tizzy, India seems strangely reluctant to wield its weapons. But is a desperate general getting trapped in his labyrinth?
As the surviving myths about Musharraf and Pakistan are slowly shattered in US and Europe, sending Pakistan into a tizzy, India seems strangely reluctant to wield its weapons. But is a desperate general getting trapped in his labyrinth?
Monday, January 29, 2007
IndianExpress.com :: The right to offend
IndianExpress.com :: The right to offend
The film, Parzania, based on the horrific attack on Gulberg Society in Ahmedabad in which 39 people were burnt alive, can be exhibited in any place in India except in the state of Gujarat. The Gujarat government has not banned its exhibition. What is the reason for this strange phenomenon?
The film, Parzania, based on the horrific attack on Gulberg Society in Ahmedabad in which 39 people were burnt alive, can be exhibited in any place in India except in the state of Gujarat. The Gujarat government has not banned its exhibition. What is the reason for this strange phenomenon?
IndianExpress.com :: Spaced out?
IndianExpress.com :: Spaced out?
In these columns we have consistently argued for a comprehensive and cooperative relationship with Beijing. But that does not mean we turn a blind eye to China’s expanding military might. If India believes in a multipolar Asia, it needs to urgently match Chinese space capabilities. If we are honest to ourselves, we will see that the DAE and the DRDO, for all their tall talk of self-reliance, have let us down badly. On high-powered lasers, for example, their efforts have been pathetic to say the least. India needs partners in space. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that the US leads the list of such partners, followed by Israel, Russia and Japan.
In these columns we have consistently argued for a comprehensive and cooperative relationship with Beijing. But that does not mean we turn a blind eye to China’s expanding military might. If India believes in a multipolar Asia, it needs to urgently match Chinese space capabilities. If we are honest to ourselves, we will see that the DAE and the DRDO, for all their tall talk of self-reliance, have let us down badly. On high-powered lasers, for example, their efforts have been pathetic to say the least. India needs partners in space. It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that the US leads the list of such partners, followed by Israel, Russia and Japan.
"We Probably Gave Powell the Wrong Speech" - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
SPIEGEL Interview with CIA's Former Europe Director: "We Probably Gave Powell the Wrong Speech" - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
The former chief of the CIA's Europe division, Tyler Drumheller, discusses the United States foreign intelligence service's cooperation with Germany, the covert kidnapping of suspected terrorists and a Bush administration that ignored CIA advice and used whatever information it could find to justify an invasion of Iraq.
The former chief of the CIA's Europe division, Tyler Drumheller, discusses the United States foreign intelligence service's cooperation with Germany, the covert kidnapping of suspected terrorists and a Bush administration that ignored CIA advice and used whatever information it could find to justify an invasion of Iraq.
Beijing is testing strategic waters in India’s backyard
IndianExpress.com :: Beijing is testing strategic waters in India’s backyard
When he leaves his calling card in the island state of Seychelles next week, Chinese President Hu Jintao will raise the stakes in the unfolding competition with India for naval influence in the Indian Ocean.
When he leaves his calling card in the island state of Seychelles next week, Chinese President Hu Jintao will raise the stakes in the unfolding competition with India for naval influence in the Indian Ocean.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
From Russia, with reactors
IndianExpress.com :: From Russia, with reactors
As Putin visits India, we must join Russia and US in globalising the nuclear industry
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The Invisible War : outlookindia.com
The Invisible War : outlookindia.com
Some worry about Islamic terrorism. Others about Left extremism. Yet others about separatist violence. But the endgame for all terrorists is the same. It is to weaken, destabilize and break- up India...
Some worry about Islamic terrorism. Others about Left extremism. Yet others about separatist violence. But the endgame for all terrorists is the same. It is to weaken, destabilize and break- up India...
‘Right of self-determination for Kashmiris not realistic’
‘Right of self-determination for Kashmiris not realistic’
Pakistan seeking the right of self-determination for Kashmiris "is not realistic any more" and President Pervez Musharraf's four-point formula to resolve the Kashmir issue takes "note of current realities," a leading Pakistani daily said on Tuesday.
Pakistan seeking the right of self-determination for Kashmiris "is not realistic any more" and President Pervez Musharraf's four-point formula to resolve the Kashmir issue takes "note of current realities," a leading Pakistani daily said on Tuesday.
'Evil' Iran got missile parts from US
'Evil' Iran got missile parts from US
The US military has sold forbidden equipment at least a half-dozen times to middlemen for countries-including Iran and China-who exploited security flaws in the Defence Department's surplus auctions. The sales include fighter jet parts and missile components.
The US military has sold forbidden equipment at least a half-dozen times to middlemen for countries-including Iran and China-who exploited security flaws in the Defence Department's surplus auctions. The sales include fighter jet parts and missile components.
Friday, January 12, 2007
Jewish Or Israeli? : outlookindia.com
Jewish Or Israeli? : outlookindia.com
Is this country really an Israeli nation state? If so, does the Israeli nation include all Israeli citizens, much as the American nation includes all US citizens? In particular - does this nation include the 1.4 million Palestinian-Arab citizens, about a fifth of the state's population?
Is this country really an Israeli nation state? If so, does the Israeli nation include all Israeli citizens, much as the American nation includes all US citizens? In particular - does this nation include the 1.4 million Palestinian-Arab citizens, about a fifth of the state's population?
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
That Sound? Japan Yawning at iPhone - Los Angeles Times
That Sound? Japan Yawning at iPhone - Los Angeles Times
Many Japanese had a hard time buying Jobs' hype about "reinventing" the phone. The revolution is well under way in Japan, where cell phones are used for everything from navigating your way home by GPS to buying movie tickets and updating your blog from wherever you are.
Many Japanese had a hard time buying Jobs' hype about "reinventing" the phone. The revolution is well under way in Japan, where cell phones are used for everything from navigating your way home by GPS to buying movie tickets and updating your blog from wherever you are.
Apple Waves Its Wand, Again
Apple Waves Its Wand, Again - New York Times
At the annual Macworld Expo in San Francisco, Mr. Jobs demonstrated the latest result of godmother wand-waving. He granted the wishes of millions of Apple followers and rumor mongers by turning the ordinary cellphone into … the iPhone.
At the annual Macworld Expo in San Francisco, Mr. Jobs demonstrated the latest result of godmother wand-waving. He granted the wishes of millions of Apple followers and rumor mongers by turning the ordinary cellphone into … the iPhone.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Return trip for electric vehicles
Return trip for electric vehicles - Los Angeles Times
The electric car, derided as impractical by automakers since General Motors Corp. pulled the plug on its revolutionary EV1, is staging a comeback amid lofty fuel prices and persistent worries about the nation's dependence on imported oil.
Opinion:- "Who Killed the Electric Car?" this movie was an eye opener for me in terms of technology that is already available...
The electric car, derided as impractical by automakers since General Motors Corp. pulled the plug on its revolutionary EV1, is staging a comeback amid lofty fuel prices and persistent worries about the nation's dependence on imported oil.
Opinion:- "Who Killed the Electric Car?" this movie was an eye opener for me in terms of technology that is already available...
Monday, January 08, 2007
Assam makes for furious Internet debate
The latest killings in Assam by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) have only intensified a furious debate already raging in Orkut, a free internet-based discussion forum, with its 'members' equally divided between supporting the militant group and opposing their terror actions vehemently....readon
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Return trip for electric vehicles
The electric car, derided as impractical by automakers since General Motors Corp. pulled the plug on its revolutionary EV1, is staging a comeback amid lofty fuel prices and persistent worries about the nation's dependence on imported oil.....continued
Misperceptions on Kashmir
Although Kashmir is the 'core issue' for Pakistanis in a political sense, at another level it is clouded by ambiguities. It is difficult for people to perceive a situation where the 60 per cent Muslim majority in Jammu and Kashmir has to share political and social space with 40 per cent Hindus and Buddhist who have an equally strong claim on their homeland. ...more
Friday, January 05, 2007
New IIT proposed in Bihar
The Centre plans to one of three proposed IITs to be opened in the 11th Plan period in Bihar........read on
My OPINION:
I think that India as a nation should have a 10-15 year program to steadfastly increase investment in education. We should plan to have a IIT in everystate by say year 2020. This would give IIT's suffice time and resources to roll out 1-2 IIT's every year, hire good faculty, create relevant facilities. These IIT's should be new ones and not upgraded colleges, ideally built in most rural areas. This will help in creation of economic opportunities in those areas.
similar schemes should be adopted for AIIM'S and IIM's.
However we should not restrict this to just these institutes, we need to create newer models of education to enhance learning opportunities all the way to the lowest economically deprived people or our country. I believe that in long run IT and communications will help us achieve these goals.
My OPINION:
I think that India as a nation should have a 10-15 year program to steadfastly increase investment in education. We should plan to have a IIT in everystate by say year 2020. This would give IIT's suffice time and resources to roll out 1-2 IIT's every year, hire good faculty, create relevant facilities. These IIT's should be new ones and not upgraded colleges, ideally built in most rural areas. This will help in creation of economic opportunities in those areas.
similar schemes should be adopted for AIIM'S and IIM's.
However we should not restrict this to just these institutes, we need to create newer models of education to enhance learning opportunities all the way to the lowest economically deprived people or our country. I believe that in long run IT and communications will help us achieve these goals.
A nuclear debate less obscure
The discussion on the India-US nuclear deal is becoming more nuanced and sophisticated. But it could still do with some more clarity...read on
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
US warship 'Trenton' to join Indian fleet
WASHINGTON: Nearly two centuries after Bombay’s famed Wadia family built HMS Minden — the ship on which the American national anthem Star Spangled Banner was written — history will sail a full circle later this month. ...read on
Monday, January 01, 2007
Prince is out but not down
In India, where being gay is a crime, a royal son was shunned when he told his secret. Now he fights to change the law and public mind-set....continued
Web Access for All Rwandans
In Rwanda, among Africa's poorest countries, an American millionaire is developing one of the world's most modern wireless networks. The Rwandan government hopes the project will help make the country an African counterpart to the Indian high-tech city of Bangalore....read on
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