Government

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Pakistan

How Republicans (America’s “Poor man’s Pakistan Army”) can bring down American Democracy

Flexible and just systems and societies always have two types of social contract – Laws (that you have to abide by as per the letter) and Traditional Guidelines (that aren’t set in letter but abided by in spirit). Democracy is a system that needs both. But more than the rigid

Desh Kapoor

16 Oct 13 5 min read

Pakistan

Pakistan Govt paid $1.8 mn to journalists from Secret Government Fund

As much as the Pakistani journalists keep asserting their freedom, and keep accusing Indian Journalists of toeing the Indian Government line, the truth was that Pakistan media people would stand right alongside whatever lie or latest “controversy theory” that the Government would dish out. So there was always a sneaking

Desh Kapoor

25 Apr 13 2 min read

Pakistan

Distortion of Pakistan’s History: Discussion by Dr. Tahir Qazi

Pakistan’s history has been specifically created for a certain agenda by its establishment. These days many analysts are revisiting the history of Pakistan and looking at things that are not just astonishing but also very enlightening. This is a discussion on the TV program “Bilatakalluf with Tahir Gora”. The

Desh Kapoor

25 Mar 13 2 min read

India

How a Construction Laborer got into IIT thanks to the Reservation Policy

Does the reservation policy in India benefit anyone? Personally, I think the reservation policy is flawed. Yet, one does find that some genuine people do get benefited… big time. And, these are the examples that make you feel a little better with what is going on in the name of

Desh Kapoor

25 Mar 13 1 min read

India

How has Parle-G managed to keep their price so low despite the steep inflation in India?

If you have grown up in India in the last 40 years, the chances are that one of your favorite snacks is the Parle-G. But the prices of Parle-G have remained pretty stable all these years. It is cheap and still has the same taste as it had when I

Desh Kapoor

05 Mar 13 1 min read

Creative

Rise of Indian TV and movies will drive revenues exponentially for media

India’s media market, specifically the TV is increasing at a rapid pace. After China, it is the largest market. And it will keep at it. > With TV sets in 167 million households (second only to China) and a government plan [http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/govt-targets-600mn-broadband-connections-by-2020_596537.html]

Desh Kapoor

05 Mar 13 1 min read

Sciences

Anandi Gopal Joshi: First Indian Lady to have become a US trained Doctor in late 19th century!

These two women are incredible, but I love the story of Anandi Gopal Joshi, a lady of meager means, married at 9, who went on to become the first Doctor from India to have been educated in US. Read Quote of Akshar Prabhu Desai’s answer to India: Who is

Desh Kapoor

27 Feb 13 1 min read

Sports

Indian Govt can’t pay Hockey team’s airfare to Malaysia for Azlan Shah: Withdraws participation

This is amazing nonsense from the Indian Government! The Government now says that it doesn’t have money to send the team to Malaysia for the Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament. It is a 5 time champion at the tournament. The budget for Hockey by the Government is Rs 10 crores

Desh Kapoor

26 Feb 13 1 min read

Corruption

Arbitrary and dictatorial executive action: Congress giving Swami Ramdev the “treatment” for his audacity to protest corruption

In June, 2011 as social activist Anna Hazare had announced that he – along with his supporters – will go on a fast against the endemic and plundering corruption in India, specifically by the ruling Government, he was greeted with a dictatorial threat. Ruling Party, Congress’ General Secretary “advised” him – “Anna saheb

Desh Kapoor

16 Feb 13 4 min read

India

Salman Khurshid, we know Italian is running the Indian Govt, but is Italy DIRECTING our executive now??

When BJP has put pressure on the Government, Salman Khurshid – the schizophrenic moron has this to say [http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2013/02/13/185-Augusta-Westland-copter-scam-Salman-Khurshid-defends-govt-after-BJP-criticism.html] , and its at once the most bizarre as well as bewildering argument. > “There is no such thing. It’s pro-active. There is such

Desh Kapoor

13 Feb 13 3 min read

India

Sheila Dikshit shocked How Delhi unsafe for women…really?! …. after 15 years of ruling Delhi??!!

Sheila Dikshit is aghast at the situation [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Women-dont-feel-safe-in-Delhi-Sheila/articleshow/18367209.cms?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=tweets] in Delhi in terms of safety of women. What I found interesting and also sad was that it took an incident in the high-end Lajpat Nagar to wake

Desh Kapoor

06 Feb 13 2 min read

India

India has a law against rape 56 days later; US has nothing 58 days after Sandy Hook; Wash Post decries speed of reform in US

Washington Post is lamenting that US can’t seem to act in a crisis fast enough. At least not as fast as India can. Although the Sandy Hook shooting happened 2 days before the Delhi Gangrape, a law is already there to take care of the issue. Yes, it is

Desh Kapoor

05 Feb 13 3 min read

Business

Sadhguru speaks to Dr. Sanjeev K. Chaudhry, CEO of Religare on health

Sadhguru spoke with Dr. Sanjeev K. Chaudhry, CEO of Super Religare Laboratories (SRL), in a recent event in New Delhi. @SadhguruJV in conversation with CEO of Religare on #Health #Spirituality [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwp.me%2Fp27rDI-60e&text=%40SadhguruJV%20in%20conversation%20with%20CEO%20of%20Religare%

Desh Kapoor

29 Jan 13 2 min read

India

Rahul Gandhi, Can your family stop Sacrificing for India please? Really!

Next time we see someone dying of hunger, we need to make sure we have a few kilos of emotions along with us, so we can give to him. Anytime a woman faces any rapist, she should shove some emotions at them. They can be laced with slogans for better

Desh Kapoor

21 Jan 13 4 min read

India

Delhi Gangrape: A Month later, despite Outrage and Anger, what have we Achieved?

It has been over a month now since the gang rape in Delhi happened and Jyoti Pandey died a horrendous death after shaking the entire country, and indeed the world, in just 13 days. The youth were out in the streets. The Government clamped curfew. Closed all routes to the

Desh Kapoor

21 Jan 13 1 min read

India

Anant Goenka discusses the Online Media options and taking the Express legacy viral

Anant Goenka of Indian Express (Head – New Media, Indian Express Group) discusses his role in taking the legacy of Express (been there since 1931) viral by using online technologies. Given that print is still very profitable in India and advertising pie and readership still growing; the technology and online platforms

Desh Kapoor

13 Jan 13 1 min read

United States of America

Are American Retirees Headed for Poverty?

One piece of information in an article on the coming trends intrigued and concerned me. As per a study [http://theweek.com/bullpen/column/237092/5-disturbing-trends-you-should-pay-attention-to-in-2013] , the Americans will be left with very less money at the end of their retirement. This is pretty serious. Without a big enough retirement

Desh Kapoor

01 Jan 13 3 min read

India

Let us Rejoice 13 days of Intense and Amazing Life of Delhi Braveheart

In 13 days, the Delhi Braveheart, as she is being called, lived more intensely and a far more meaningful life than most. When we look at these 13 days and the months and years following it, 100 years from now – hopefully – we will learn that this 23 year old girl

Desh Kapoor

29 Dec 12 4 min read

Humour

SoniaG devastated as Dr. Singh finally speaks his mind out with a clear, unambiguous – “Theek hai?!!”

At the end of a very serious and precisely written and equally abidingly delivered speech, one which had not a word here or there, Dr. Manmohan Singh was relieved that his script was over. The sock puppet looked up asked the photographer if all went fine – “Theek hai”? Photographer was

Desh Kapoor

25 Dec 12 3 min read

India

Delhi Police Commissioner brushes off injured protesters as “Collateral Damage”!

After the Police attacks and imposition of Section 144 on Central Delhi areas, now the Police Chief of Delhi comes and puts salt in the wounds of Delhi-ites who protested. Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar at the News Conference> “There is always collateral damage in a crackdown,” Delhi Police commissionerNeeraj

Desh Kapoor

24 Dec 12 3 min read

India

Delhi Gangrape case: Punishment for Rapists – Death or Castration?

Delhi’s Girl (lets call her that instead of the demeaning “Delhi Gangrape victim”) has corroborated that all the 6 guys raped her, which syncs with her friend’s version as well. (All 6 men raped me, Delhi Gangrape victim tells SDM [http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/All-the-6-men-raped-me-Delhi-gangrape-victim-tells-SDM/Article1-979351.

Desh Kapoor

22 Dec 12 4 min read

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