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Date: Tuesday, June 16, 1998 5:07 AM
Is there any way to contact Dr A V Ramani (phone/fax/email/address)? We would be happy to contribute in whatever way we can to her noble endeavour. Thanks in advance.
James
Dr A V Ramani can be contacted at ramani_atkuri@uncdel.ernet.in
Date sent: Wed, 01 Jul 1998 16:17:30 -0500
I strongly urge that the topic of patents should be taken up seriously by the Government of India, so that we won't lose any patents in the future, especially of things that have belonged to us for centuries. We should also fight back for the lost patents for haldi, neem, etc. Please act on this immediately.
Kiran Vemireddi
Date sent: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 15:59:46 -0700
RKL and his brother RKN probably are the only sane people in India. Thank God (Eswar, Allah, Christ, Buddha) for that. Bernard Shaw said, "Politics is the last resort of a scoundrel." If he had seen modern Indian politicians, he would have said, "In India, politics is the first resort of the worst scoundrel." JAI HIND, BHARATH MA KI JAI!
Sankar
Date sent: Fri, 26 Jun 1998 09:35:31 PDT
I am deeply pained, frustrated, angered and boiling mad after listening to the disgusting views of the opposition group of Indian politics. And the thing which makes me utterly furious is that these guys, who couldn't rule the country properly when they were in power, are now making noises about the "security and integrity of India". Deve Gowda kept on "sleeping" while he was PM and was too busy handling Kesri to keep his "divided" Front together. Chandra Shekhar almost made India bankrupt by selling gold. "Open Border" Gujral made a stupid promise to Nawaz Sharief, which is now a stumbling block for Vajpayee. Besides, in a democratic setup, a party or group is supposed to rule the country if it has a majority (or near majority) in Parliament. Now, tell me, who gave the mandate to Deve Gowda, I K Gujral and Chandra Shekar whose parties have six, six and one MP in the Lok Sabha respectively? Aren't they ashamed of even talking about an alternative government? The frequent elections show that politicians have no respect for the tax-payer's money. Are the citizens of India only supposed to elect a new government whenever the situation does not suit individuals like Deve Gowda, Chandra Shekar, Gujral, Laloo, Mulayam, Jayalalitha and Subramanian Swamy? I think the BJP government should seriously consider bringing in a legislation to stop this 'alternative' government drama that takes place every six months. If you can't rule the country, let others who are more able do so.
Date sent: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 00:27:05 EDT
Although the BJP government is acting in an indecisive manner about attracting foreign capital, I totally disagree with the author's views. His seems to only want to attract the attention of others; the article does not seem to be backed by an adequate study of the situation.
Date sent: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 08:17:35 -0400
Prime Minister Vajpayee forgot the one important chant in the mantra for better economy. It is EFFICIENCY, more EFFICIENCY and still more EFFICIENCY.
Sukanta Nanda
Date sent: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 12:33:34 EDT
Former prime minister I K Gujral said emphatically in his speech: "I am telling you not to worry about any Pakistani missile or bomb." I wonder how much credibility Gujral has or should have. It is the same Gujral whose father was a signatory to Pakistan's constitution and who had stayed on in Pakistan after Partition, believing that nothing will happen to Hindus. I wonder what made him change his mind and come to India. Gujral's love for Pakistan and anything Islamic is well-known. It was the same Mr Gujral who wanted to open the borders between India and Pakistan unilaterally so that "all" Pakistanis could freely walk into India without any reciprocity on the part of Pakistan. It is besides the point whether Ghauri is a threat to India or not; but Gujral, an ardent admirer of Pakistan who was proven wrong on every point concerning Pakistan, should have learnt something from all the blunders he has made and keep quiet.
Satya Vachnam
Date: Sunday, June 21, 1998 5:56 AM
Great job, Namrata Bhawnani!! "An intimate overview of Ricky Martin" would sum up my one-line reaction to this piece. This profile gives me an insight not just into his singing career, but it brings me more closer to his human side as well. The article maintains its reading flow to the very end because of the way Namrata introduces interesting points. What catches my attention is not merely the active words she uses, but her knack to bring life into a literary piece. Her writing style is very relaxed, very conversational and makes for leisure reading on a Saturday afternoon here in the US. I look forward for more celebrity profiles from Namrata Bhawnani.
Siddharth Paralkar
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 1998 11:57:34 +0200
Very heartening, especially to one who is so far from home. It's almost like my home place (Karwar). Thank you for that.
Mushtaq Ali
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 1998 21:47:22 -0500
If I not mistaken, the armed forces, police, BSF, CRPF, etc, are given basic training in karate or similar forms of unarmed combat. The government (union and state) should seriously consider, nay, INCORPORATE Kalaripayattu (with appropriate modifications keeping in mind the requirement and context of course) as part of the training for its personnel (or, at least, for the elite commando units). Not only would this help preserve an indigenous martial art that has been adapted and perfected over centuries (especially when one considers the insights into human anatomy , physiology and the nervous system of which the art makes effective use). In addition, the art itself stands a chance of being enriched when studied in a more analytical manner in the light of modern medical science. This could, for example, result in a form of combat which does not always cause excessive physical injury (of course there is practically no defence against a gun ). Such arts are, I believe, meant to impart flexibility, agility, concentration and stamina that enhances one's ability to defend one's self and increases chances of survival. Besides, the art's unique expertise in different forms of massage can prove helpful in alleviating problems associated with the joints and muscles among other things.
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 16:34:40 -0800
Excellent and informative, thank you.
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