November 1, 2019
Fire and Fury: Transforming India’s Strategic Identity by Anil Kakodkar, Suresh Gangotra In March 2006, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, visited India to finalize the landmark civil nuclear deal between the two countries. But far from the hum of expectations, the US negotiating team was hard at work in South […]
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April 24, 2017
I am glad that concept of the CILLAGE has now taken roots at Shri Vithal Education and Research Institute (SVERI) at Gopalpur near Pandharpur. The Gopalpur CILLAGE has following elements: The Rural Human and Resource Development Facility (RHRDF) set up there has now become a self-sustainable training, demonstration, production and service centre for a […]
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March 14, 2016
Ability of us Indians in terms of creative ideas is well recognized. Translation of such ideas into products, processes and systems requires a conducive atmosphere that recognizes promising ideas and nurtures them towards realization of intended impact. Shedding silo mentality and encouragement to responsible free interaction between people belonging to different groups with complimentary capabilities […]
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June 15, 2013
I visited a small facility set up Dr. Anil Mokashi of Baramati that processes a variety of nutrition supplements, some of them based on technology developed by ICT Mumbai. on 8th December 2012. He has also set up a school for differently able children. A commendable effort by a practicing pediatrician.
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December 15, 2012
On 26th November 2012, I attended a meeting organised by Maharashtra Academy of Sciences and Shivaji University Kolhapur at Kolhapur. The objective was to discuss possible engagement between fellows of the academy, University researchers and Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission in developing projects that contribute to development and are of value to industry. Apart […]
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