Category Archives: Society

Scientific Temper – My Talk At Takshashila Shala, May 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Harshad Oak

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 →

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Vasant Vyakhyanmala (Spring Lecture Series) 2011 – Will The Youth Bite?

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Harshad Oak

The Vasant Vyakhyanmala (Spring Lecture Series) 2011 kicked off yesterday with an inaugural address by economist & Padma Vibhushan Dr. Vijay Kelkar. Dr. Kelkar spoke about “Rising India: The growth Dynamics” . I first heard & blogged about Vasant Vyakhyanmala … Continue reading →

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Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti – 20 Yr Convention

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Harshad Oak

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 →

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Please Search That Diplomat

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Harshad Oak

The Indian media has been making a fuss about Indian diplomats being searched by US airport security. I honestly do not understand what the big deal is, if these people were being searched based purely on suspicion & not based … Continue reading →

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Protest Pune Corporation Leasing Out Public Properties for 99 years

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Harshad Oak

If you wish to oppose Pune Corporation leasing out public properties for 99 years, you can use the format below & mail your protest to to stelang@punecorporation.org. Sorry to be posting this rather late. The last date for submitting your … Continue reading →

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Lavasa City – Scam Or Development?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Harshad Oak

I attended an event titled the “Lavasa Mahaghotala Sabha” or the “Lavasa Scam Meet” on 27 Nov 2010. This event was meant to launch a widespread protest against the Lavasa project. The speakers at the meet were prominent social activists … Continue reading →

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Vasant Vyakhanmala (Spring-time Lecture Series), Pune, India – Since 1875!!!

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Harshad Oak

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 →

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How To Write / Email / Blog In Marathi? मराठीत टाइप / इमेल / ब्लॉग कस करायच?

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Harshad Oak

नमस्कार. हा माझा मराठीतला पहिला ब्लॉग आहे. मी मराठी शेवटच शाळेत लिहिल आणि आता १५+ वर्षांनंतर परत प्रयत्न करतो आहे. अवघड जातय पण मजा पण येतेय. पहिला मराठी ब्लॉग कशा वर लिहू असा विचार करत होतो. मग म्हटल मराठीत टाईप … Continue reading →

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