Archive for the “General Interest” category
Nandy Controversy – Not isolated but part of a worrying pattern
by Ritwik on January 27, 2013
Here is a former national president of the main opposition party, publicly threatening IT officials. There seems to be no imminent threat to Mr Gadkari’s liberty. In contrast, an academic’s loose comments have attracted non-bailable provisions of the law!
Continue ReadingDelhi gangrape case – protest at India gate!
by Ritwik on December 19, 2012
Please join protest against lack of safety, particularly for women, in Delhi. India Gate, 5pm, 19 December 2012. ——— On demands of castration and death sentences: Its a reflection of the helplessness felt by even our “upper classes” (on fb) (…)
Continue Reading6 Things To Like About The Jaipur Literature Festival 2012
by Ritwik on January 24, 2012
it may have got a load of bad press, but there were some really positive things about Jaipur Literature Festival 2012.
Continue ReadingHow the Parliamentary Committee has “managed” Lokpal
by Ritwik on December 9, 2011
“If a case is made out, it would be referred to CBI in stage 3 which will investigate independently of the Lokpal or ministries.” There goes any chance of the Lokpal actually doing any good whatsoever. In true Indian way, it has been “managed” …
Continue ReadingThe best way to spend your money this diwali – donate to Wikileaks
by Ritwik on October 26, 2011
I for one can’t think of a better way of spending my money this Diwali, than by helping Wikileaks in whatever small way I can.
Continue ReadingFacebook’s data practices – did the delete button work?
by Ritwik on October 22, 2011
Watch this brilliant and informative video about facebook’s frightening data practices. “1200 pages? No KGB or CIA ever had that much information on a normal citizen”
Continue ReadingPetition against removal of Ramanujan’s Essay
by Ritwik on October 22, 2011
Please sign and circulate this petition against the removal of AK Ramanuja’s beautiful essay “300 Ramayanas: Five Examples and Three Thoughts” from the history syllabus of the University of Delhi due to pressure mounted by right wing zealots:
Continue ReadingThis university is a cola free zone
by Ritwik on October 18, 2011
while coca cola and pepsi have been banned in JNU, the sale of other products manufactured by these companies goes on unabated. Hypocrisy or what?
Continue ReadingAtulya Bharat, part 1
by Ritwik on September 22, 2011
Set poverty line at Rs. 31 “Target” subsidy schemes to the “genuinely” poor – those earning less than Rs. 31/dayMake mandatory “hi-tech” id cards to check “pilferage”. After all the non-poor [those earning >Rs. 31/day] are stealing grains allocated for the poor
Continue ReadingSteve Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
by Ritwik on August 25, 2011
A college dropout, Jobs entire career has consisted of taking farsighted decisions that were initially criticized by tech and business “pundits”. As one of the titans of silicon valley, Jobs both learnt from and helped create its iconic business culture that constantly fosters innovation.
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