Well as in India not all US public/govt schools are the same. The Indian govt
school my father studied at ( www.rimc.org ) sent a graduate to Harvard College
recently (2002 I think) - an incentive for me to try the same.
Similarly Kendriya Vidyalayas in India are central govt run schools and ha
really reads like a tale from who's who. star named after her by MIT and
research on cancer and genital herpes. Congratulations to Nandini and all who
supported her endeavors.
Regards.
Umesh
Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From Posoowa--Example of Creativity
in High School Instru Se
Out of the seven kids, ONE, was from Kendriya Vidyalay, a public
institution, but a highly PRIVILEGED one. While I am unwilling to
pass verdict on the condition of Indian education from the example of
seven kids out of a country of a billion people, knowing what I do,
one can reasonably conclu
Raiz,
feels good to be back in the list after a long absence due to work load. I
hope every one is fine and enjoying a good health.
santanoo
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There goes your knowledge about India :)
Kendriya Vidyalaya (first link) is a Central Govt
School fully funded by GOI and spread accross all over
India (including NE). And with some more research you
will be able to find out other achivements of students
of Kendriya Vidyalaya ... if you are reall
That was nice to note.
One significant difference: All of the students from India are from
Private Schools. Nandinee is from a public high school ( not like
Indian Public School, as in Doon School etc.), Shawnee Mission East
High School, Kansas.
At 1:43 PM -0700 10/1/07, Krishnendu
>Isn't this called your opinion v. theirs? Or, couldn't they have the exact
same ?>opinion about you?
>:)
They could, but that doesn't count:)
--Ram
On 10/1/07, Alpana B. Sarangapani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >I know all about it Rajen. And it is not at all unexpected.
> >But what is tru
Congratulations Nandini
C'da, you might be interested in these too
http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/21/stories/2007052104521300.htm
http://www.educationuk.org/clubukindia/1/news_india_youth.html
Check o
*** So what is your opinion about MY explanation to Alpana, Ram?
And how does compare with your opinion above?
At 1:55 PM -0600 10/1/07, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
>Isn't this called your opinion v. theirs? Or, couldn't they have
the exact same ?>opinion about you?
>:)
They could, but t
See :
http://www.posoowa.org/2007/09/30/great-success-agreat-success-awaitsnandini-sarma-of-kansas/___
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Of course they could, if one considers all opinions are EQUAL.
The difference would lie, in pointing out credibly, what is without
merit in MY arguments or opinions .
Anyone can offer any opinion. But NOT all opinions are EQUAL. Some
have merit and are easily discernible, while others eith
deepti mFrom a alum of Jaipur School.
Though in US it seems strange -- girls have to move in with their husbands
but not with extended families. In some cases -like one unique case of the
sister of a close friend of mine. She got a hi tech job abroad and her broad
minded father agre
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VOLUME 34,
ISSUE NO. 12 :: SEPTEMBER 2007
Dear All,
Water, at one time, needed no policy. As it has become scarce, it has become
a commodity in the economic and commercial jargon.Now, the UN too has declared
that right to water is a human right.
In this perspective, we have to examine whether the policy to be adopted by
the
I like to think there are many in this and affiliated forums who are
proponents of this boondoggle too, like there are for that other
boondoggle, ILR, who are quite knowledgeable in their fields of
expertise.
Gen. V puts forth a very well thought out set of parameters to weigh
the wisdom of t
30-09-07 BLAST TINSUKIA:
Blast injured of Tinsukia seen under treatment at Assam Medical
College Hospital, Dibrugarh on 30-09-07 late evening. The Blast,
placed by miscreants at busy market place of Tinsukia, caused around
40 injury and 2 death. Pix by UB Photos.
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>I wonder what would the advocates of the Seven Sisters say about this.
Alpana:
Nobody knows what is happening!
First we need to find out:
1) Is this that Assam GOA is giving Marghetria to Arunachal Pradesh under some
pressure?
or
2) They donot know what is going on!.
3) Or is it that Google i
Alpana:
Nobody knows what is happening!
First we need to find out:
1) Is this that Assam GOA is giving Marghetria to Arunachal Pradesh under some
pressure?
or
2) They donot know what is going on!.
3) Or is it that Google is just making a mistake in which case we should
protest to Google for pub
Alpana:
Nobody knows what is happening!
First we need to find out:
1) Is this that Assam GOA is giving Marghetria to Arunachal Pradesh under some
pressure?
or
2) They donot know what is going on!.
3) Or is it that Google is just making a mistake in which case we should
protest to Google for pub
>I know all about it Rajen. And it is not at all unexpected.
>But what is truly astounding is to witness those who have lived and worked in
>the US for years, but remain >as ill informed as their posts, comments etc.
>make them out to be. It could mean one of two things:
Isn't this calle
Concerning India's progress, one must look at it in a broader perspective. Ask
any intelleigent middle Indian, he/she will agree with most of the stuff
written in this article.
Here is a very good assessment of the nature of India's progress and the
problems in plain English for everybody to see
particularly in light of the fact that Assam
NEVER was a part of India historically,
*** And so? Texas joined USA in 1845 -- later then
Assam became a part of British India. go and preach
to Uncle SAM that Texas historically was never a part
of US and so should be separated.
I fail to und
At 11:51 AM -0600 10/1/07, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
The opposite, C'da is this:
almost always are raised by members of that crowd who get heart-burn
over something she or he is unable to face up to India's PRPGRESS
and marching forward but cannot debunk or refute. :)
Nice try Again Ram.
The opposite, C'da is this:
almost always are raised by members of that crowd who get heart-burn over
something she or he is unable to face up to India's PRPGRESS and marching
forward but cannot debunk or refute. :)
>What is that HIIDDEN AGENDA here? To destroy India? Let us >be grown-ups
Ram :-
> >While South Indian expats overwhelmingly outnumber
>Assamese expats ... they never think of a fragmented
>India
So?
They also don't crave Sambar, as good a delicacy as it is. Even dosas
only intermittently.
And they don't crave to marry their first cousins either.
Nor do they hold
I know all about it Rajen. And it is not at all unexpected.
But what is truly astounding is to witness those who have lived and
worked in the US for years, but remain as ill informed as their
posts, comments etc. make them out to be. It could mean one of two
things:
That they spout
>Most Indians donot have any clue what is happening in
outside world.
The BIG American Ego .
While South Indian expats overwhelmingly outnumber
Assamese expats ... they never think of a fragmented
India
>>>Chandan:
>>>I find guys from India specifically from Assam
>>>with all sorts of w
Good attempt:-) . from someone whose thinking
ability begins and ends with Fragmented India.
But you know what ... such attacks on my thinking
ability DOES NOT change the fact that India is
progresing fast ... with your fellow citizens making a
beeline to invest in India.
>
> > >Really !!
Chandan:
I find guys from India specifically from Assam with all sorts of weird
perceptions about America.
The other day I met one Assamese visitor who was strongly for George Bush
because according to him, it was due to his policy of attacking Iraq, that the
Muslims in India are silenced, and I
Not Wrongly:
Trains,non-potholed road next,Only one shelter-not 100.
Tarpauline colour looks Indian. -mm> Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 07:44:05 -0700>
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: assam@assamnet.org> Subject: [Assam] What n is
it India ?> > Check this --->
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:H
> >Really !! I thought you guys are more busy discussing
>whom to attack next (after Vietnam, Iraq), how to
>meddle in internal affairs of Mayanmar, or, for some,
>how to work on destroying India.
***That is about as appropriate a commentary on your thinking
abilities as one might want to kno
>>There are plenty of people --the ranks of the
citizenry --- in the
>>USA , far more than any place else on earth, who are
discussing,
debating and resolving US problems and have been doing
it far longer
>>than anybody else.
Really !! I thought you guys are more busy discussing
whom to attack
At 8:46 AM -0600 10/1/07, Ram Sarangapani wrote:
C'da,
I agree completely with these darn motives, hidden agendas, or what
you will. But, you, of course will agree, that the opposite is also
true.
WHAT opposite side Ram?
What is an opposite side to exploring, dissecting, pointing out
At 7:45 AM -0700 10/1/07, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
You missed the point. India being united has
little to do with behavior of MPs along party
lines to the point of being hooligans.
*** I must have! But that must be because I must
have had this bizarre idea that the world's
largest democracy's
Dilip da and Ram da:
Parliament consists of two units Lok Sabha (house of the people) and Rajya
Sabha (council of states). Parliament is known in Hindi as "Sansad" (Pronouced
like Song-sod). The members of Parliament are known in Hindi as "Saansad"
(Pronouced like Sung-sod). There are no differe
Allow me to divulge a little but closely-guarded secret:
There are plenty of people --the ranks of the citizenry --- in the
USA , far more than any place else on earth, who are discussing,
debating and resolving US problems and have been doing it far longer
than anybody else. But still more n
Dilip-da,
It is not a surprise ... particularly after living in
Boston for a year.
There are problems in all society/ country and people
from within the society works to resolve it.
For example, in India form early 70s to now, the
povert has been reduced from > 50% to around 25%.
People are ope
In case it is a surprise, there are homeless people in many cities in USA. Also
there are charity organizations who are helping the willing to move back to
shelter and work. That is an example India needs to adopt.
I know some NGOs are trying. There was an article about help in the slums of
Gu
C'da,
I agree completely with these darn motives, hidden agendas, or what you
will. But, you, of course will agree, that the opposite is also true.
That is, that there are those who also pretend that they are 'looking after
India's welfare', but are actually on the look out for every chance to ba
You missed the point. India being united has little to do with behavior of MPs
along party lines to the point of being hooligans.
Reform will come with education - including educating the MPs on democracy
and government.
"Wake up to reality Dilip. It is better late than never." - I am in
Check this ---
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Homeless_in_LA.jpg
I am almost convinced this is a picture of India
wrongly labelled.
Afterall, when Citizens of US are more busy
discussing issues of India, I am sure all issues of
US have already been resolved :)
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Lok Sabha ke Sadasya
OR
Rajya Sabha ke Sadasya
Or in generalised terms
Sansad ke Sadasya
>Also I have a question - the "Parliament" is
called "Lok Sabha" t>oday.
What are the "Members of Parliament" called in Hindi,
>other than MP?
I am guessing:
Parliament: Sabha
Lower House/House of C
But, but---India is UNITED, isn't it? What seems to be the problem?
Clearly, it is time to give serious thought to
rectifying the flaws in our system and urgent
overhauling.
NO! :-)
Wake up to reality Dilip. It is better late than never.
At 7:09 AM -0700 10/1/07, Dilip/
>Also I have a question - the "Parliament" is called "Lok Sabha" t>oday.
What are the "Members of Parliament" called in Hindi, >other than MP?
I am guessing:
Parliament: Sabha
Lower House/House of Commons: Lok Sabha
Upper House/House of Lords: Rajya Sabha
--Ram
On 10/1/07, Dilip/Dil Deka <[EM
Rajen:
The question of motives, widely seen in forums where desis
participate, almost always are raised by members of that crowd who
get heart-burn over something she or he is unable to face up to his
Indian condition but cannot debunk or refute. It is a particularly
popular gotcha-move wit
I doubt whether some of the MPs are familiar with the constitution or are even
aware that the government consists of three branches. Do the freshman MPs at
least get some orientation in the first few weeks to understand the process of
government?
Probably some such training will help remove t
Dear Gautam,
Thanks for your mail. You are right. When I first published the
"Indiawijzer"(in Dutch) in 1992 it was a small book of 142 pages. I had
difficulties obtaining information from India - especially from Assam. As I
am a layman trying to be "jack of all trades," I did not want to put
s
:-)
- Original Message
From: umesh sharma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: A Mailing list for people interested in Assam from around the world
Sent: Monday, October 1, 2007 12:39:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Assam] Book review : India After Gandhi- Bengal democracy
Sandip-da,
Thats not an answer to
Sandip-da,
Thats not an answer to Rajen-da's question.
***I do not live in the US of A :-)
Ques: Where do you live and what do you believe in life?
Did you lose something in translation?
:-)
Umesh
SANDIP DUTTA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I do not live in the US of A :-)
About mission - I
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