Re: [Assam] Internet connection in Guwahati

2007-10-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
Thanks for the good info, Babul. And thanks to Krishnendu for asking. About mobile phones in Guwahati, do they allow non-residents to get a connection now? It is great that there is no charge for incoming calls there. Although you get hundreds of minutes for a package deal here, they usually

[Assam] India condemns attack on Benazir

2007-10-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
>From the AT http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=oct2007/at07 NEW DELHI, Oct 19 – Horrified at the “reprehensible” attack on the convoy of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, India today conveyed to her that it was relieved that she was unhurt, reports PTI. Strongly

Re: [Assam] Two Ind MLAs use entire MLALAD funds (The Sentinel, 20.10.2007)

2007-10-19 Thread umesh sharma
Independents seem to have more independence on how they use the funds - and maybe more aware of accountability. Umesh Buljit Buragohain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Two Ind MLAs use entire MLALAD funds By our Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, Oct 19: Only two, both independent, of the 126 MLAs of the Sta

[Assam] Two Ind MLAs use entire MLALAD funds (The Sentinel, 20.10.2007)

2007-10-19 Thread Buljit Buragohain
Two Ind MLAs use entire MLALAD funds By our Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, Oct 19: Only two, both independent, of the 126 MLAs of the State could fully utilize the MLALAD funds during the fiscal 2006-07. The Planning and Development (P & D) Department’s analysis of the use of 2006-07 MLALAD funds reve

Re: [Assam] Internet connection in Guwahati

2007-10-19 Thread Nayanjyoti Medhi
**Rajdhani Broadband. Very good connection without any wires. they connect you within 2 working days. i.e., pay today get connection tommorrow. office at ganeshguri- r.g.baruah road, near 7-9 grocery store. hope it helps. But connection speed wise BSNL is best. On 10/20/07, bg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Assam] Vibrant University, good business sense (The Sentinel, 20.10.2007)

2007-10-19 Thread uttam borthakur
I agree with Dilip da and like to add that not only the administration but also the faculty needs revamp in its approach. They have to come out of the atrophy of thoughts. The course contents have to be made constantly relevant to the current context and to be fused with employment in the broade

Re: [Assam] Internet connection in Guwahati

2007-10-19 Thread bg
1. BSNL's broadband .. 2. ERNet's business centre located at Panbazar, by the side of the flyover (hwre IITG office is located, in the big building) 3. GPRS enabled mobiles... 4. .. On 10/20/07, Krishnendu Chakraborty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Friends from Guwahati, > > What are the hi

Re: [Assam] From NY Times

2007-10-19 Thread Chan Mahanta
laws designed to protect hate crime victims should be upheld whther it is in Louisiana or it be in DC or >Sudan or Pakistan or India . Well said Umesh. But it was not about enforcement. What they spoke about was more fundamental---of enactment of such laws, which Jindal, like his consti

Re: [Assam] From NY Times

2007-10-19 Thread umesh sharma
Dilip-da, I may not know rural Louisiana or urban DC (urban DC has higher crime rate than most parts of US) but I think I do know what hate crime means ( I had an opportunity to visit US Dept of Justice with Hindu American Foundation and met the US representative dealing with Hate Crimes -

[Assam] Harvard's new President - first woman ; women in science , politics, business etc

2007-10-19 Thread umesh sharma
http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2007/10.18/05-womensci.html http://www.president.harvard.edu/news/inauguration/ Harvard celebrated the installation of its new president - I do not know but the ceremony was a grand one everytime or was it this time only since a woman was becoming Harvard Pres

Re: [Assam] Vibrant University, good business sense (The Sentinel, 20.10.2007)

2007-10-19 Thread Dilip/Dil Deka
Good to hear that DU is doing well. It just points to mismanagement by previous administrations at GU that set GU behind by many crores of rupees. I did only my high school and pre university education (old days)under GU but I do feel sad when I drive by GU from the airport. I am hoping that t

Re: [Assam] From NY Times

2007-10-19 Thread Dilip/Dil Deka
You don't know rural Louisiana, Umesh, being in Wsahington DC. = umesh sharma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Good to see an Indian American win something - regardless of his hate crime laws opposition -ofcourse noone iin his family will need to worry a

Re: [Assam] From NY Times

2007-10-19 Thread Ram Sarangapani
C'da Thanks for forwarding the article. Couldn't see your highlights - must be my computer. Some interesting things though: Lousiana (since 1803) has had only 9 republiccan and 40 Dems as Govs. (to quote the ever-trusting Wikipedia:)) Which is actually pretty strange for a very red state. Jinda

Re: [Assam] From NY Times

2007-10-19 Thread Ram Sarangapani
Umesh, >ofcourse noone iin his family will need to worry about it -- only the >New Orleans' black natives need worry. Right? Couldn't make out heads or tails here! Could you explain a bit more vividly> If there was a caustic remark somewhere, I sure did miss it! --Ram On 10/19/07, umesh s

[Assam] Vibrant University, good business sense (The Sentinel, 20.10.2007)

2007-10-19 Thread Buljit Buragohain
DATELINE DIBRUGARH/Wasbir Hussain Vibrant University, good business sense Dibrugarh University (DU) Vice Chancellor Dr Kulendu Pathak gave me a pleasant surprise during a conversation over dinner last fortnight. “We have an accumulated surplus of around Rs 8 crore as of now,” he told me

Re: [Assam] From NY Times

2007-10-19 Thread umesh sharma
Good to see an Indian American win something - regardless of his hate crime laws opposition -ofcourse noone iin his family will need to worry about it -- only the New Orleans' black natives need worry. Right? Umesh Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From NY Times http://www.nytimes.com/

Re: [Assam] Incredible Human Machine - National Geo. 50min video

2007-10-19 Thread umesh sharma
Did anyone in India have a look at this. was it accessible. Umesh "W.Saleh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} st1\:*{behavior:url(#default#ieoo

[Assam] Internet connection in Guwahati

2007-10-19 Thread Krishnendu Chakraborty
Friends from Guwahati, What are the high speed internet options availabe in Guwahati and how long does it take to get a new connection? How is the speed/availability/cost? I have managed to convince my manager to extend my vacation plan for a couple of more days with a plan to work from home ..

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Chan Mahanta
At 11:57 AM -0500 10/19/07, Alpana B. Sarangapani wrote: >*** Is it good or bad? Should they too submit themselves to their fathers' sins? Depends on how they think and what they choose. Everything may not be as sinful. *** Does not have to be, unless it comes in a take it all or leav

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
>in assam the new generation is mixing with vigor like never before. my own >family has people from various tribes, religions, castes> >>.(high/low); and >such things don't matter any more. You are right, Manoj. The parents and the grandparents still gripe about it, but most young people don'

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Alpana B. Sarangapani
>*** Is it good or bad? Should they too submit themselves to their fathers' >sins? Depends on how they think and what they choose. Everything may not be as sinful. “In order to make spiritual progress you must be patient like a tree and humble like a blade of grass” - Lakshmana

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Manoj Das
societal changes are dynamic. dominants are also becoming smart, as felt by c'da, pointer to the case is 'mayawati'. instead of being pawns now they are using their own weightage to bargain their pound of flesh. education opened the window of opportunities, as they did for the indians during britis

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Chan Mahanta
At 3:01 PM +0100 10/19/07, uttam borthakur wrote: If it gives them solace, *** Solace is heavy. On a much lighter scale, it is PROGRESSIVE, period! And thus ought not to be a target of taunts of those who are unable to rid themselves of their own baggage, should it? it is surely good f

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread uttam borthakur
If it gives them solace, it is surely good for them. Chan Mahanta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:At 6:42 AM -0700 10/19/07, SANDIP DUTTA wrote: "It seems the people born with caste hindu tags are making a bee-line to de-class themselves:-) " *** Is it good or bad? Should they too sub

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Chan Mahanta
At 6:42 AM -0700 10/19/07, SANDIP DUTTA wrote: "It seems the people born with caste hindu tags are making a bee-line to de-class themselves:-) " *** Is it good or bad? Should they too submit themselves to their fathers' sins? How rightly said :-)). So declassing has become a self-inf

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread SANDIP DUTTA
"It seems the people born with caste hindu tags are making a bee-line to de-class themselves:-) " How rightly said :-)). So declassing has become a self-inflicted "allergy" now. Regards, Sandip - Original Message From: uttam borthakur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: A Mailing list for people

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Ram Sarangapani
Manoj, >The smartest dominates I would tend to think other factors weigh in more. Often, lobbying could play a role when communities or groups want certain advantages for themselves. Whether the cause/s are right or wrong is of no consequence. Another factor could be sheer numbers. Why do state

[Assam] From NY Times

2007-10-19 Thread Chan Mahanta
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/19/us/19louisiana.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Highlighting mine. cm An Improbable Favorite Emerges in Cajun Country Lee Celano for The New York Times Bobby Jindal, left, an Indian-American, is favored to win the primary election for Louisiana governor by en

Re: [Assam] My Allergies

2007-10-19 Thread Chan Mahanta
The smartest dominates. On the contrary, the dominants tend to get smarter. Guess why! "The smartest dominates." ploy has been used by the dominants to justify their inevitable condition, and is perpetuated by gullible people who buy the argument and help it spread :-).