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Category Archives: Reform
Letter To MEA Following My Ordeal For Passport Reissue At The Pune Passport Office
With reference to contact information at http://meaindia.nic.in, have sent the email below to ascpv.twitter AT gmail.com. CCed to jsxp AT mea.gov.in , usxps AT mea.gov.in . Link for information sent via twitter to @ForeignSecNRao , @VPrakashMea , @IndianDiplomacy @ASCPV. I … Continue reading
Scientific Temper – My Talk At Takshashila Shala, May 2011
I spoke about “Scientific Temper : The Forgotten Duty” at the Takshashila Shala held on 29th May 2011 in Pune, India. Abstract: India’s constitution says that “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop scientific temper, … Continue reading
Posted in Education, India, Reform, Society
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Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti – 20 Yr Convention
For the past 6 months or so, I have been associated with Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (ANS), an organization that aims to promote rational thought in society and works for the elimination of superstitions, blind faith & customs. Many social movements … Continue reading
Vasant Vyakhanmala (Spring-time Lecture Series), Pune, India – Since 1875!!!
Vasant Vyakhanmala (Spring time Lecture series) is a most remarkable undertaking. It’s an annual event that was first held in 1875 in Pune by social reformer Justice Ranade and is being held every year since. Many of India’s top leaders … Continue reading
Posted in Education, India, Pune City, Reform, Society
Tagged India, lecture series, maharashtra, Marathi, pune
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Notes & Speeches From Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (Anti Superstition) Founder Dr Dabholkar’s Book Release
Yesterday I attended the book release of ‘Timiratuni Tejakadey’ by Dr Narendra Dabholkar, founder of Anti Superstition movement in Maharashtra, Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti. My notes & recordings from the event. I appreciate that the tweets / notes are currently in … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, India, Pune City, Reform, Society
Tagged India, maharashtra, Narendra Dabholkar, pune, social reform, superstitions
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Austerity – Business Class vs Cattle Class Discussion Does Matter
I was resisting writing on the austerity talk that has sprung up in India. But the media has now taken the discussion in such a nonsensical direction that I feel forced to air my views. Not that my views matter, … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, India, Reform, Society, Thoughts
Tagged austerity, austerity drive, congress party, economy class, Government, tharoor
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Voter Apathy Or Election Commission Incompetence?
At just 40%, Pune saw it’s worst ever voter turnout for the Loksabha elections. Mumbai was slightly better at 44%. The dismal voter turnout numbers have shocked most of educated India. Political leaders are smirking on TV saying things like … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Elections, India, Protest, Reform, Society
Tagged election campaigns, election commission, Elections, India, politics, voter apathy, Voter registration, Voter turnout, Voting booth
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Friends Of The Canal Garden, Prabhat Bhandarkar BMCC Road, Pune
Over the past couple of years, the left bank canal of the River Mutha between the Prabhat, Bhandarkar and Agarkar Road has morphed from pretty much being a dump to now a beautiful garden. The area of about six acres … Continue reading
Posted in India, Pune City, Reform, Society
Tagged agarkar road, bhandarkar road, bmcc, canal garden, deccan gymkhana, Environment, hirwaee, India, plantation, prabhat road, pune, Society, trees
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