Category Archives: Society

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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Notes & Speeches From Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti (Anti Superstition) Founder Dr Dabholkar’s Book Release

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Harshad Oak

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 →

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Austerity – Business Class vs Cattle Class Discussion Does Matter

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Harshad Oak

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 →

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Was MJ The Last English Star In India? Has India Gone Back To Its Roots?

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Michael Jackson, the ‘king of pop’ was today finally laid to rest, 10 weeks after his death. Michael Jackson was easily the biggest global entertainer ever. Through the 80s and 90s he enjoyed unfathomable levels of popularity across the globe … Continue reading →

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Frankfurt Airport Incident – Ignorant / Insensitive / Rude Or Racist?

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

I recently traveled to the US and back to India. On my way to San Francisco I had a connecting flight at Frankfurt, Germany. The following is an experience at Frankfurt that I can’t quite categorize. Is it ignorance / … Continue reading →

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Election Results – Pune Loksabha Elections 2009

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Update: 2012 Pune Corporation Elections Results The election results for the India General Elections 2009 will be announced on the 16th of May. Pune city voted long back, on the 23rd of April 09. So it’s going to be  a … Continue reading →

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Voter Apathy Or Election Commission Incompetence?

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Harshad Oak

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 →

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