Posts : India

Website updates and restructure

tech - 5-JUL-2009

First of all, thanks all for being patient as we worked through a major website update during last week.

Background on Nandan Nilekani's appointment to head UID project!

kbsyed61 - 1-JUL-2009

The appointment of Infy's Nandan nilekani as the head of India's UID project did not came out of the blue. It seems PM got the wind of NN's own writings that talked about providing Unique ID to all Indian citizens. It is not surprising that UPA government is linking the UID to the better delivery of social programs. We all felt the need for a ID system for our own needs like voting, Driving License, Passports etc, but UPA government has taken the leaf out of NN's own thinking which he wrote in his book "Imagining India: Ideas for the New Century"  and linked it to the governance and social justice. Here is a peek into his writing:

Courtsey - Hindustan Times

http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?id=9e884475-7021-498b-90cf-1eeb66209673

Nandan Nilekani and National ID Card project

silkboard - 30-JUN-2009

* Will work out just fine * Will end like Mr NRN Murthy and BIAL

Save Western Ghats from Gundia Hydel Power Project - Petition

indian - 29-JUN-2009

Save Western Ghats from Gundia Hydel/Hydro-Electric Power Project - Petition

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/gundia-hydel-power-project

Media needs to be tamed!

mayank - 28-JUN-2009

Gone are the days when the media used to uphold highest standards in reporting and used to consist of people with integrity. Like all other institutions, the media in India has deteriorated to absolutely pathetic levels. Real issues are sidelined and only issues that advance the vested interests of the media and/ or the political friends are showcased.

Loyalty - To the Party or to the Nation?

kbsyed61 - 15-AUG-2015

Wishing 'Happy Independence Day' to all my fellow countrymen.  In this fast paced life, these are few occasions when we stop for a moment and try to reflect what this means to us.

Crony Statism?

murali772 - 19-APR-2014

Yesterday, talking about the previous evening's IPL match, a friend said that he was happy that Mumbai Indians had lost, largely because he can't stand Nita Ambani.

Outraged? Show your anger in an email to Justice Verma!

kbsyed61 - 31-DEC-2012

It is really sad and depressing to end 2012 and start 2013 with grief, pain and angst. The 23 year old 'Amanat' left us grieving and with a mission to accomplish. The mission was to make our homes, streets, workplaces, public places safe for women and everybody else.

Where is India headed ?

Naveen - 2-AUG-2010

China has now surpassed Japan as the No.2 economy in the world - India, whose economy was 80% of China's in 1990, is now a mere 25% of China's.

Online grievance forum of Govt of India

Naveen - 28-AUG-2009