Wise men say that history is written by the victors. But I think in reality it should be “history is written by survivors”. Since in general situation the victors survive. Then they go on writing why they fought, their personal convictions which they glorify, they demonize the opposition by asserting their (Victor’s) belief of enemy [...]
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August 20, 2009
Full Stop!
I am not outraged. I am not being cynical this time. In fact I am amazed. There are some people whom I have held in very high regard, whose discourse I have followed very closely. I have read every single piece they have written and published. One of them is Dr. Koenraad Elst.
He is a [...]
July 2, 2009
Quick thought on SSC exams abolishment
Everyone wants reforms in education but the relevance of those reforms with respect to development will depend only on the nature of reforms.
Kapil Sibbal the HRD minister has shown intentions to abolish SSC examinations. I would say its a very commendable step. But the reason he cites worries me. He says it should be done [...]
June 24, 2009
Poor Arent Lifeless Bricks
India is a poor country. As per world bank reports there are about 450 million people living below world poverty line. (less than $1.25 or Rs 62.5 per day). Over all the World Human Development Index HDI report keeps India in the company of Sub saharan countries. We are with countries like Solomon Islands, Lao [...]
October 23, 2008
Jai Mahrashtra!
We criticise news channels for their worst coverage and cheap program quality. But we can not ignore the fact that they are popular. In fact they have a legacy behind them…
July 22, 2008
Trust Vote: Trust Lost and Gained.
Needing something is sometimes like a parachute. You need them only once and if they are not there for you at that time, you never need them again. – Dilbert
The nation and media is debating if UPA will survive or not. They call it a Trust Vote. Trust? Isn’t it ironical to use [...]
June 13, 2008
Walking on Mumbai Road? You might disapear.
The super efficient Mumbai Municipality is irritated with US. The US consulate has failed to admire all their work for monsoon season. May be US is jealous that they are building a statue of Shivaji bigger than that of Liberty.
The US consulate gave a advise to its citizenary that the Mumbai Muncipality sometimes keeps the [...]
June 12, 2008
India’s Growth story.
Source : http://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1162/asep.2008.7.1.1
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May 28, 2008
Inflation: n00b’s guide
I went to vegetable markets after a real long time. Though I never felt the heat of inflation I was indeed shocked to see the prices. Just like all other government facts and figures I had thought that 7+ inflation wouldnt affect life of common public. coriander leaves were now selling for Rs 15 instead [...]
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