Space missions and research showcases the cutting edge technology capabilities of a intellectually capable nation. We know Indian scientists are gifted, and they are at least as good as their western counterparts. Space systems are the backbone of broadcasting, communication, remote sensing and meteorological services. The add value, and make life easier for the citizens [...]
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Chandrayaan – is it justified for a developing country?
Posted in India, space, technology, USA, tagged Chandrayaan, India, ISRO, Moon, NASA, space, space research, technology, USA on October 13, 2008 | 54 Comments »
Price of oil
Posted in business, market, milliondollars, Oil, USA, tagged crude oil, Dubai, India, Oil, OPEC, petroleum, Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA on July 10, 2008 | 35 Comments »
The alarmingly high price of crude oil, touching nearly $150 a barrel, has alarmed every nation across the world but the ones producing. Is it really the excess usage of non-renewable source of energy causing its depletion or a mere speculation using the threat of depleting resources for their ulterior motives? Really hard to say, [...]
How is dowry good for India?
Posted in dowry, India, Uncategorized, USA, tagged Andhra Pradesh, AP, dowry, India, marriage, USA on March 29, 2008 | 14 Comments »
Disclaimer 1: This is a sarcastic and humorous interpretation of the dowry related marriages and their acceptance. This is in no way to hurt the sentiments of anyone, anywhere, living or dead. What is Dowry? According to The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 – Dowry means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be [...]
US dollar and the world
Posted in business, market, USA, tagged crude oil, dollar, economy, IT, rupee, US dollar, world on January 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The decline in the US dollars in the past few months, and increase in the cost of a barrel of crude oil to nearly $100 has given glimpses of the US dollar decline on it’s stronghold. It is not just the Indian rupee that has gained in the recent past, but the currencies of many [...]
USA making me lonely
Posted in Life, lonely, USA, tagged Engineering, India, lonely, Masters, MS, Study in USA, US universities, USA, Vibha Kagzi on November 13, 2007 | 54 Comments »
For the sixth year in a row, Indian students have emerged as the largest group of international students in the US. In last couple of years, this has included many of my school and college friends, and also some relatives. Why do all of you have to go to US? Is India so bad? Yes, [...]
