What can we expect from the current scene by way of enlightenment? Indian elite wherever they are must speak out for India and take India forward in the world forums. India in 2014 had undergone a great transformation. With the election of a new government, with BJP with an absolute majority there is no doubt…
Author: V.Isvarmurti
Transforming India
Prof.Amartya Sen says ‘Modi gives faith that things can happen?’ Why be enigmatic, become more specific, make sense to the common man! Why Modi created fear in the intellectuals? In his own party there is silence on the part of progressive elements! Prime Minister Modi has “abolished “the Planning Commission that was in existence for…
Prof.Devesh Kapur
American Indian academic on Indian education Prof.Devesh Kapur expresses disappointment on education. He warns about how we can’t take the middle class euphoria seriously. The middle class could be progressive at some time but other times it could easily turn into a reactionary force. So, one has to educate the middle class opinions in the…
Modi has to win the liberal and enlightened public opinion!
If he is to win credibility for his slogan-type ideas! Why are the intellectuals, liberal elite, silent? Where are we with Modi slogans? Development, governance, make in India, clean India etc Fine, why are the Westernised elite within the BJP itself are intriguingly silent? It is now more than six months with Modi in position…
How Britisher’s view point
An Indian point of view also! This is the first time since US President Barack Obama came to power that an international investigation is made by the UN anti-torture watchdog about the widespread use of torture by the US government against helpless victims like prisoners, alleged terrorists and many other citizens in the name of…
The media space is facing challenges
Technology drives the new opportunities Specialised media defines the core strengths of a society and the country. India is still borrowing from the West. For ideas, why even full-scale print magazines. Print media is facing challenges from the Internet media. The days we take the media as just printed newspapers and magazines. Those days are…
Economic development is a serious business
What future for agriculture development? Development is now the catchword! Development is now the Prime Minister’s critical mantra. Just a few thoughts on development. Development is both a wood and a concept. As a word it can mean any development, any change. As a concept development means a new insight into how we bring about…
Elections in the states
Jammu & Kashmir might also vote for the BJP? A new aspirational generation wants jobs and security. Jammu & Kashmir is a very difficult state at any time. Now, with the latest Assembly polls and the BJP Pitching for a high stake looks like winning there in whatever forms and combinations those analysts are debating…