Saturday, April 30, 2011

The great letdown

The great letdown: "There are parallels in the mandates that Rajiv Gandhi’s Congress won in December 1984, and Sonia Gandhi’s UPA in May 2009. In both cases an aspirational electorate brought back an incumbent to power on a promise of optimistic change. A fortnight from the second anniversary of UPA 2 you can also begin to see parallels in the pace with which the Congress of 1984 squandered its mandate, and the UPA now."

This is a slap on Congress leadersCounterpoint | Deccan Chronicle

Counterpoint | Deccan Chronicle

Friday, April 29, 2011

Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare - Rediff.com Business

Economic indicators: How India, China, Pak compare - Rediff.com Business: "Lately, there has been a lot of talk about whether China will replace the United States as the economic powerhouse, whether India will overtake China and whether Pakistan is a failed economic state.

While there is no doubt that the United States remains the sole superpower, China -- based on current statistics -- is fast catching up with the US. India, however, has a long way to go.

So, let's see where India, Pakistan, China and the United States stand on socio-economic indicators."

Picture of theYear/2010

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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba: The Man Who Was God Is Dead - TIME

Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba: The Man Who Was God Is Dead - TIME: "ngs: 'Love all, serve all; help ever, hurt never.' He encouraged his followers to meditate and sing devotional songs, and to take his darshan — that is, to see him in person, the better to experience his divine presence. He was also accused of faking miracles and of being a sexual predator."

Sathya Sai Baba: The godman of Puttaparthi - Columns - livemint.com

The godman of Puttaparthi - Columns - livemint.com