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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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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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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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Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) T20 Cricket League Risks Mega Failure

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Harshad Oak

I would love to be proven wrong and see the Maharashtra Premier League (MPL) 20-20 cricket league be successful. The MPL concept sure had the potential, but unfortunately the format and packaging makes it seem like the MPL will not … Continue reading →

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Pune LokSabha Seat Candidates – India General Elections 2009

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Candidates contesting for the Pune Loksabha seat in India’s General Elections 2009.

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Dekho Dekho Kaun Aya… Hindustan Ka Sher Aya!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Harshad Oak

India’s general elections are just a month away and pre-poll campaigning is now heating up. I certainly would be voting but along with that I also intend to attend all political rallies that might be held anywhere near my place. … Continue reading →

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Reverse Migration – Get Me Out Of The Big City

Posted on April 8, 2008 by Harshad Oak

On our way back from a beautiful village on the Konkan coast, me and my wife got talking about why Indians are abandoning the vast countryside and moving to ever so cramped and inhospitable cities. We have long toyed with … Continue reading →

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