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Delhi Elections 2013

2013-12-02T16:27:00.004-08:00

P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The present elections in Delhi have by far received the maximum amount of publicity in the main stream media and the social media. However, Delhi as a state is nothing compared to other full fledged states such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan etc. Delhi does not have agricultural issues, mining issues, highway issues, maritime issues

Gold Hunt in Unnao, India

2013-10-20T04:05:00.001-07:00

This blog is written in the light of recent gold hunt event in Unnao, India. I am putting forward the opinion of Indian Media and Outside world on this event in form of two flowcharts. Through the similarity between the two flowcharts, I want to convey that the Indian media does not represents "Indian" point of view. The main stream media is well exposed by

Things which are seriously flawed in India

2012-04-28T08:18:00.000-07:00

In this blog I am compiling a list of things which are seriously flawed and which needs serious consideration from intellectuals to rectify them. This blog will be in beta phase for a long time because of various edits that will appear time and again. Let me start with my list. 1. The subject of History is almost unanimously loathed in school by students all over India and in whatever language

Baba Ramdev - A threat to whom ?

2011-11-28T13:17:00.000-08:00

After a near death blow to the peaceful protest in 04 June'11, Baba Ramdev has again resurfaced with Bharat Swabhiman movement - 2. The main agenda of this movement is again Black Money. Baba has hardened his stand against the biggest agencies of the world. Let me summarise these agencies. They are as follows :- UNO - United Nations Organisation, New York City WHO - Geneva, Switzerland WTO -

Do we need FDI in retail sector ?

2011-11-27T14:58:00.001-08:00

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in retail sector has currently become a hot topic for national debate since the day the proposal by the current government headed by CONgress has passed in its cabinet. According to the proposal, the government will allow 51% FDI in multi-brand retail and increase the current 51% to 100% in

Review on Arthakranti

2011-09-25T03:15:00.000-07:00

I have been studying the issue of Black Money for the past few months and have gained basic knowledge on its key features. In some of my previous blogs I have described what it is and how it is generated. However, I have not presented any solution to this issue. In the past few weeks I came to know about an interesting topic known as Arthakranti. The word by itself means - "Financial Revolution

7/9 Bombings in New Delhi – A description

2011-09-11T00:56:00.000-07:00

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RDX It is very disheartening to see another act of terror in New Delhi where a bomb blast occurred outside the High Court on 7th September, 2011. In this blog I want to cover some technical, political and ideological issues involved with these bombing which I believe are important to understand

Relation of Inflation with the Central Governments in India

2011-08-23T15:26:00.000-07:00

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_price_index One day I was wondering why inflation always become such a big issue whenever Congress party comes to power at the centre. To find the inherent reason, I search on the Internet for the consumer price index (CPI) over a period of 42 years, i.e., from 1969 to 2011. CPI

Jan Lokpal Movement showing muscles

2011-08-21T14:18:00.000-07:00

Today was the biggest day so far in the Jan Lokpal Movement. People have come to the streets in all the big cities of India. There was no parallel for the crowds that turned up in Delhi and Mumbai. Over half a million people were on streets in Delhi and similar numbers in Mumbai that conducted 'Maharallies' (Grand

Lokpal movement as of Aug 20, 2011

2011-08-20T07:07:00.000-07:00

Click the image to enlarge The bomb is India with all the frustrations packed inside. Lokpal is the detonator. India against corruption movement is igniting the fuse. However, sad to say, the government is dropping water to stop the fire. All efforts of the government are now to delay the decision making process so that people gradually lose their interest in the movement. Suddenly, a new

Why Lokpal movement is a must for youths …

2011-08-19T15:08:00.001-07:00

India is witnessing the biggest revolution of all times. The current public demonstration in favor of a strong law against corruption has achieved its biggest support from the young section of the society. It shouldn't be surprising at all since 50% of the Indian population is less that 25 years of age and if a person of 42 years can be projected as a youth icon then more than 75 % of the

Multi-facet consequences of Black Money

2011-08-11T17:01:00.000-07:00

In this article, I have described how the black money generated in Indian economy has wide spread consequence that is endangering the very integrity of our nation. In very simple terms black money can be defined as unaccounted money which is generated though activities that are considered as illegal in the country. To get more understanding on black money, refer to the article “Money that changes

Money that changes color

2011-08-11T04:39:00.000-07:00

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } This article is about the process of interconversion of black money into white and vice versa. White signifies that the money is generated through legal means whereas black signifies otherwise. Great confusion arises between the two because the money is synonymously connected with currency notes. However, it is important to understand that money is a

Corruption and Black Money

2011-08-08T13:50:00.000-07:00

I am highly tempted to write on this topic because not only it is currently a highly debated issue in the Indian media but it is also highly misunderstood topic as well. With this blog I would like to push forward my understanding on corruption and black money. In my subsequent blog I will highlight the quid-pro-quo

Rise of Swiss Francs (CHF)

2011-08-07T03:14:00.000-07:00

Over the past 3 years, the world of currency exchange has witnessed an exponential increase in the rate of Swiss Francs vis a vis any other currency, whether it be Euro or Dollar. Switzerland is a part of Schengen area but is not signatory to Euro-zone. As a result, after the creation of Euro, CHF has always been pegged against Euro. The exchange rate between Euro and CHF was initially 0.67 Euro