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Should I keep rowing or should I abandon ship and swim for that glittering island?

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Harshad Oak

A few days back, a friend told me about his plans to head for a foreign country because he has had enough of India. He isn’t one of the ‘crazy about US’ kinds who think that all things American are … Continue reading →

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Democratic Occupiers – History and Implications

Posted on July 16, 2006 by Harshad Oak

Democracy isn’t a new concept and its origins are traced back to 6th century BC, in Ancient India. The Greeks coined the word ‘democracy‘ in the 5th century BC. It evolved over the years and modern democracy is said to … Continue reading →

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