Yes, I am sure there is no better way to remember an ex PM than to wonder how many lives could have been saved with the money used to splash his picture all over the country.
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Saturday, January 30, 2010
While hundreds dies shivering....
3 crores in 2 months for Rajiv Gandhi ads
Yes, I am sure there is no better way to remember an ex PM than to wonder how many lives could have been saved with the money used to splash his picture all over the country.
Yes, I am sure there is no better way to remember an ex PM than to wonder how many lives could have been saved with the money used to splash his picture all over the country.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Rare event
The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Frontpage | Haldiram owner guilty
Probably the case was widely followed in W. Bengal, but the coverage does not mention it. In any case, a 'fast track" court that takes 4 years to conclude a case is normal; but, rare indeed, is the rich being unable to bend the rules to his advantage.
It seems to be becoming a norm, that the powerful only get their comeuppance if the media intervenes and highlights the case, and in other cases the meek merely lose their trust in the system.
Probably the case was widely followed in W. Bengal, but the coverage does not mention it. In any case, a 'fast track" court that takes 4 years to conclude a case is normal; but, rare indeed, is the rich being unable to bend the rules to his advantage.
It seems to be becoming a norm, that the powerful only get their comeuppance if the media intervenes and highlights the case, and in other cases the meek merely lose their trust in the system.
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Urgently needs to be applied here as well
2010 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index reveals ways to enhance teens' interest in STEM
"The Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam initiative is one way teens can get direct access to hands-on learning and STEM professionals. InvenTeams are teams of high school students, teachers and mentors that receive grants up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems."
This is something that I have strong views on. It is so much easier for people, not just kids, to showcase their artisitic talents (however insignificant) for a large audience thanks to the many channels beaming this form of competitions.
Not one channel has shown spine to use the same method to encourage and highlight the other, more socially relevant, skills of the people. I think the Kerala govt, has taken a step in the right direction in this regard by having a dedicated channels for more serious educational pursuits - but no competitions. Kerala also has the ignominy of having a govt that spends public funds to host a state wide artisitic competition for students, where the results are worth a lot of marks! Any one excelling in dance is given additional marks in exams and some preference in the selection tests. No wonder there is a rush among students to hone their artistic skills. No science fest on a similar scale is conducted.
As PM, I indend to bring atleast a level field. Where in channels that run entertainment shows will be forced to host tech shows for the same time.
Voting through SMS is an untapped resource of finance generation for entrepreneurs and tech inclined people with a good idea. It is easy to imagine the show, where in people pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, and the viewers SMS their support, a portion of the SMS revenue being handed over directly to the competitor.
Even schools should be encouraged to bring the real world problems and solution finding into the classroom, with students bringing up the best solution or an idea to one is handed rewards and special status in competitive exams.
"The Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam initiative is one way teens can get direct access to hands-on learning and STEM professionals. InvenTeams are teams of high school students, teachers and mentors that receive grants up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems."
This is something that I have strong views on. It is so much easier for people, not just kids, to showcase their artisitic talents (however insignificant) for a large audience thanks to the many channels beaming this form of competitions.
Not one channel has shown spine to use the same method to encourage and highlight the other, more socially relevant, skills of the people. I think the Kerala govt, has taken a step in the right direction in this regard by having a dedicated channels for more serious educational pursuits - but no competitions. Kerala also has the ignominy of having a govt that spends public funds to host a state wide artisitic competition for students, where the results are worth a lot of marks! Any one excelling in dance is given additional marks in exams and some preference in the selection tests. No wonder there is a rush among students to hone their artistic skills. No science fest on a similar scale is conducted.
As PM, I indend to bring atleast a level field. Where in channels that run entertainment shows will be forced to host tech shows for the same time.
Voting through SMS is an untapped resource of finance generation for entrepreneurs and tech inclined people with a good idea. It is easy to imagine the show, where in people pitch their ideas to a panel of judges, and the viewers SMS their support, a portion of the SMS revenue being handed over directly to the competitor.
Even schools should be encouraged to bring the real world problems and solution finding into the classroom, with students bringing up the best solution or an idea to one is handed rewards and special status in competitive exams.
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Standing tall
Army chief overruled by Antony: Court martial aide
If only politicians would seek similar firmness when dealing with their peer.
If only politicians would seek similar firmness when dealing with their peer.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Et tu, The Army ?
Sukna land scam: Lt-Gen 'advised' to take a break
The civilian world is full of instances where the perpetrators get away with a slap on the wrist. But, one would have expected the Army to have stricter procedures.
Considering that the rot was detected right at the top, allowing the corrupt to take a break without hauling him over the coals sends a wrong message. Now, as in civilian offices, the punishment doesn't seem like a deterrent for others who would like to follow.
The civilian world is full of instances where the perpetrators get away with a slap on the wrist. But, one would have expected the Army to have stricter procedures.
Considering that the rot was detected right at the top, allowing the corrupt to take a break without hauling him over the coals sends a wrong message. Now, as in civilian offices, the punishment doesn't seem like a deterrent for others who would like to follow.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
The soft target
Terror threat to 10 scientists: Govt
An eye opener. National personnel assets also need protection like politicians.
An eye opener. National personnel assets also need protection like politicians.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
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