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Maharashtra Election Results – Vidhan Sabha 2009

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Harshad Oak

The election results for the Maharashtra state assembly elections are supposed to be announced tomorrow (22nd Oct). Like every prior election, the Election Commission has again failed to provide a proper & functional website where you can get the election … Continue reading →

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Maharashtra State Assembly Elections – Pune Shivajinagar Seat Contestants

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Harshad Oak

No Indian has anywhere near as much scope to change the destiny of other Indians as an elected representative in government. So like it or hate it, we have to take our netas and elections seriously. The assembly elections (Vidhan … Continue reading →

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4th IndicThreads.com Conference On Java Opens Call For Papers

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

The 4th IndicThreads.com Conference On Java Technology is scheduled for 11 – 12 Dec 2009 and will be held in Pune, India. The call for papers is now open.

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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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Google Creates India Loksabha Elections 2009 Website

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Google and Hindustan Times have created a very useful site where you can get the latest election news, MP profiles, constituency statistics, candidate quotes, polling booth locations and more, all personalized to your location. Just specify your city or town, … 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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India Loksabha Election Issues – Candidate Attributes

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Watching politicians debating about what seemed like non-issues to me, got me wondering about what are the real election issues and what are the qualities that the electorate look for in a MP.  Thought why not create a simple ranking … Continue reading →

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Wealth & Assets Of Candidates In India General Elections 2009

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Below are the affidavits of the candidates contesting for the Pune Loksabha Seat in India’s General Elections 2009. Click on the names to open the scanned PDF documents. You can check the details of the wealth, holdings, assets of the … Continue reading →

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