Latest postings by Shivraj Asthana
Yesterday TrustLaw, a Foundation set up by Thompson Reuters, released a report on the 5 most dangerous places for women in the world!
This ...more>>
Times of India reported today that the demand for including the PM within the ambit of the proposed Lokpal Bill is drawing flake from Congre ...more>>
“Tamaso mā jyotir gamaya…”
From darkness, lead me to light…says Brhadaranyaka Upanishad.
Roshni Academy i ...more>>
India today moved to cover its other flank on corruption by deciding to set up a Directorate of Criminal Inverstigation. This body will spee ...more>>
McKinsey Global Institue just released a report covering the impact of internet on jobs, growth and prosperity. They selected 13 countr ...more>>
The vexing issue of compulsory land acquisition for development and for business purposes is rearing up its head again, be it UP or West Ben ...more>>
Mamta Banerjee swept to power last week, uprooting CPM rule of 34 years. Looking back, CPM came to power in 1977 with a promise of sweeping ...more>>
Last week US-India Science & Technology Endowment Board floated a call requesting LOI for grants involving proposals for promo ...more>>
Intutive?Stupid?Wasteful?...or maybe all of the above...!
Brazil has not only reduced poverty but also successfully reduced income inequali ...more>>
Last October, while in India, a small news item in a newspaper caught my attention. Police found a dead begger in Burdwan, a small town in W ...more>>
India is one of the top 3 rising economic powers in the world today. It is right to claim its position among the top countries. India' ...more>>
Language distinguishes us from all other species since it allows almost limitless set of meaningful communication. It helps in propagating o ...more>>
The first few days commuting in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore this Jan/Feb sapped my time and eroded my patience. Roads were broken up with en ...more>>
This October 2, I was touched by the the tribute Google paid to Mahatma GandhiGandhi inspired many world leaders and personalities and conti ...more>>
Interesting & informative article from BBC on the Moon Mission. No reason for any disappointment.The spacecraft established several fi ...more>>
