Monthly Archives: August 2008

We may pull out of Singur if…

First it was the POSCO fiasco in Orissa. Now it is Singur imbroligo in WB. Politicians are using it as a plank for their vote bank. They least care if industrial development in the state takes a back seat. Obstructing … Continue reading

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Right time to invest in gold?

         Right time to invest in gold? Yes, this is the right time to invest in Gold as Gold is a good and a safe hedging commodity in uncertain times. Investors in stocks and financial markets have burnt their fingers … Continue reading

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Food prices under threat as major parts of India suffer deficient rain

This refers to Siddharth Zarabi ‘s video in BS (“Less rain may hit economy”). This reminds me of a nursery rhyme: “RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY, COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY, LITTLE JOHNNY WANTS TO PLAY.” Today we all need a good … Continue reading

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Bursting the TV serial bubble

The cover story in Brunch 03.08.08 with cartoons by Jayanto was hilarious and a good expose on the art and science of TV serials. I wonder why no one tries his hands on making a serial titled “KYON KI SASUR … Continue reading

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Man on a mission

Looking for energetic leadership   VIKRAM S MEHTA A NEWS ITEM IN FE  OF 05.08.08 Posted: 2008-08-05 00:19:47+05:30 IST Updated: Aug 05, 2008 at 0019 hrs IST                                                                                                                                                 Dear Mr Rahul Gandhi,      I hope you do not mind my … Continue reading

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Solar Eclipse

The solar eclipse is an interesting celestial event. Too bad we didnt have a total eclipse here in India. We could watch only a partial eclipse – here is nice coverage of what we saw.

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Why corruption thrives

Dhiraj Nayyar’s column (‘Greasing the wheels’ in FE, July 29) was a good analysis of the degrees of corruption, its positive sides and impact on functioning of the government. Research shows that lack of administrative transparency, lack of freedom of … Continue reading

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