Those of you who follow the political news keenly must have read about the tabling of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill (will call it the Nuclear Liability Bill or NLB from now on). For the uninitiated, here are some key points from the NLB which are the crux of the issue: Indian government indirectly takes the onus of compensation in case of a mishap and this compensation will ...
Mar 16, 2010View Comments
The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill – A Raw Deal for Indians
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“A Ballad of Sir Pertab Singh” by Sir Henry Newbolt
(For full text with comments please click on the title)This particular posy is a lengthy one. And it has been pretty difficult for me to take time out of my busy schedule to make this post. However, I have done so only because this piece of poetry also happens to be one of my favourites from the school days. About the Poet (Source) Henry John Newbolt was born in Bilston, Wolverhampton (then located in Staffordshire, but now in the ...
Nov 23, 2009View Comments
Knowing the Indian Maoist Rebels
(For full text with comments please click on the title)We all have seen scenes of kids using guns and rocket launchers in Afghanistan during extensive media coverage of America's war on terrorism. But we actually do not need to go so far to learn about how the youth is being maligned by indoctrination as well as poverty and neglect. For 42 year maoist rebels have fought the Indian Government using guerrilla warfare. This fight has been waged for ...
Nov 5, 2009View Comments
Fighting the Naxal Problem using Guerrilla Warfare: Article Recommendation
(For full text with comments please click on the title)India as a country faces tremendous challenge in maintaining its integrity due to widespread naxalite/militant problem within the country. This issue threatens to rip through the fabric of its democracy and could potentially lead to disintegration of the country if not handled properly. This problem is allegedly being exploited by certain foreign powers to create havoc and destruction in the country such that it finally fractures. This should ...
Oct 26, 2009View Comments
Sino-India Relations: Article Recommendation
(For full text with comments please click on the title)Hi all. Its been a while sice I posted some thing on my blog. Hvae been very busy and will update you all about it. Just wanted to share this link of an article I managed to read while going to office today. Its one of the better articles I have read in recent times about the current geo-political situation and the position of India with reference to ...
May 10, 2009View Comments
Another Random Thought
(For full text with comments please click on the title)Some thing that came into my mind for the first time after the terrorists attacks in Bangalore IISC in 2005. It came to my mind again and again after every terrorist attack. And after the Mumbai terror attacks I think I was able to complete this picture. I don't know if this is right or wrong? I was too busy completing the picture in my mind. May be you ...
Apr 3, 2009View Comments
Varun Gandhi down down!
(For full text with comments please click on the title)The sad state of Indian politics is not something I like to rant about. But the recent incident of Varun Gandhi delivering a provocative, disgusting and religiously polarizing speech has forced me to write this post. For the uninitiated, you might want to watch this video to see how politicians in India deliver speeches full of religious hatred to the masses in order to win votes and therefore the ...
Feb 2, 2009View Comments
Hyderabad Metro Rail Project and the quagmire of scandalous politics
(For full text with comments please click on the title)Hi, I write this article after learning about the social costs and the dire ramifications of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project which was awarded to the Maytas Metro Limited by the Government of Andhra Pradesh last year. After reading this article (by Mint's managing editor Niranjan Rajadhyaksha) and the link (an article by transport activist C. Ramachandriah) provided there, I have gained significant visibility about this whole project and why ...
Dec 1, 2008View Comments
Mumbai Terror Attacks – No Fate
(For full text with comments please click on the title)I write this article with a very heavy heart. The thought flow in this article might appear haphazard and the sentences might seem lengthy and verbose. My apologies to the readers, as penning emotions is not an easy task, even for seasoned bloggers (and I am just a beginner). From the last four day I have been following the incidents related to the Mumbai terrorist attacks on all kinds ...
Nov 29, 2008View Comments
Mumbai Terror Attacks – Necessary Info Collated
(For full text with comments please click on the title)Mumbai Terror Attack Stats (Courtesy The Indian) Total people killed: 183 Civilians (Indians): 141 Security forces: 20 Foreign tourists Killed: 22 (Three each from Israel and Germany; two from Canada and one each from US, Italy, China, Thailand, Mauritius, Singapore, Britain, Japan and Australia. Five are yet to be identified) Total Injured: 239 Indians: 216 Foreigners: 23 NSG commandos: In operation: 477 Killed: 2 Injured: 8 Policemen killed: 18 Terrorists Total: 10 Killed: 9 Arrested: 1 Important Lists List of the Deceased at NDTV.com List of Injured at ...
Nov 22, 2008View Comments
Celestial Questions
(For full text with comments please click on the title)Note: Through this article I do not intend to endorse or promote any religion. This post is purely an effort to present some truly thought-provoking questions which should be read and reasoned upon, by all of us. After reading this post, you might ask why did I name this post "Celestial Questions". This is because these questions were asked to Yudhistra (Son of Pandu and the true heir to ...
Dec 16, 2006View Comments
Why the percentage of Hindus in Indian population, might decline in the coming years?
(For full text with comments please click on the title)Before I answer this question, let me explain you that I have written this article purely as a student of economics (of which demographics is an important part). I do not have any specific feeling towards any religion and this article was not meant to hurt anybody's sentiments, emotions or religious beliefs. I write this article with the sole intention of stating my analysis and airing my views ...
Oct 9, 2006View Comments
“To India – My native Land” by Derozio
(For full text with comments please click on the title)I am not a poet and cannot write poetry but I am capable of appreciating good poems. I had started taking English poetry reading seriously during my class (grade) nine and ten, when we were to study a whole collection of poems as a part of our English syllabus (in I.C.S.E). Poetry had a profound influence on me and to this date I remember quite a few poems ...
Jun 20, 2006View Comments
Dance Bars Reopened
(For full text with comments please click on the title)It is good to know that the dance bars have been reopened. I think this was a quality and realistic decision by our judicial system which otherwise resorts to utterly failed attempts at moral policing and cultural conditioning of the masses (not to forget the role of the polity in pushing the judiciary). With reference to prostitution, whether the dance bars are open or closed, the prostitution business ...
Jun 19, 2006View Comments
Legalizing Live-in relationships: My Views
(For full text with comments please click on the title)Update: Keeping in mind the wide variety of people from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds viewing my blog, I would like to re-iterate that live-in relationships are no less than a taboo in India and hence this topic. Also note that the opinions mentioned here are my own and should not be used to develop a generic view about a place or thing. Persons who involve in live-in relationships ...
